The English exonym "Cologne" for the German city of Köln has an interesting origin related to the city's Roman history and its famous perfume. The name derives from the city's Latin name, "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium," which was established in 50 AD. The connection to perfume comes from the famous Eau de Cologne, a lighter fragrance blend invented in the 18th century by Italian perfumer Giovanni Maria Farina while living in Köln. The word "cologne" became associated with this type of fragrance and also reinforced the use of "Cologne" as the English name for the city.