Eau de Cologne or simply cologne (German: Kölnisch Wasser, `Water of Cologne”) is a perfume originating from Cologne, Germany. Originally mixed by Italian-born Johann Maria Farina in 1709, it has since come to be a generic term for scented formulations in typical concentration of 2%–5% essential oils or a blend of extracts, alcohol, and wat..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eau_de_Cologne
Eau de Cologne is a perfume said to have been invented by the Italian chemist, Johann Maria Farina, who settled at Cologne in 1709. The original recipe is unknown, though several chemists in Cologne have long claimed to be the sole owners of it. The general principle of Eau de Cologne is alcoholic vegetable extracts, essential oils and rectified sp... Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/AE.HTM