perfume 1 of 2

as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell the perfume of fresh flowers filled the room

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perfume

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verb

as in to scent
to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance roses perfumed the wedding chapel

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How does the noun perfume differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of perfume are fragrance, redolence, and scent. While all these words mean "a sweet or pleasant odor," perfume may suggest a stronger or heavier odor.

the perfume of lilacs

When would fragrance be a good substitute for perfume?

Although the words fragrance and perfume have much in common, fragrance suggests the odors of flowers or other growing things.

the fragrance of pine

When could redolence be used to replace perfume?

In some situations, the words redolence and perfume are roughly equivalent. However, redolence implies a mixture of fragrant or pungent odors.

the redolence of a forest after a rain

How are the words scent and perfume related?

Scent is very close to perfume but of wider application because more neutral in connotation.

scent-free soaps

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Recent Examples of perfume
Noun
Both the suit and the perfume’s bottle and packaging are in the exhibition; the headpiece, sadly, is long lost, Ténèze said. Dana Thomas, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025 Below, Vogue explore each of the first 25 years of this century and the most popular perfumes that were borne from it. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
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Savor the Spice Island with a visit to Belmont Estate, where cocoa tours and hands-on chocolate-making experiences are perfumed by acres of gardens planted with nutmeg and cinnamon. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025 But oh, does Sorrentino know how to apply liberal splashes of visual lushness to this pretty fashion plate of a movie that’s perfumed like one of those ads in a magazine. Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for perfume
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Noun
  • In addition to the clothes, the space will also offer art by Ferney and Curtis Kulig, exclusive scents by Costa Brazil and Cerato, vintage watches by Alan Bedwell of Foundwell, and lamps and ceramics from Steffany Trần of Vyvoi as well as rare books, collectible records and other special objects.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Its most popular scent, The Mandala, has top notes of green mango and bergamot.
    Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Two of France’s most iconic brands, Guerlain and Hennessy, have teamed up to release a new edition of the classic men’s fragrance Habit Rouge to mark the 60th anniversary of its inception.
    Alfredo Mineo, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The four signature fragrances available at Ulta—Dark Rose, Midnight Orchard, Legendary, and L’Affaire—come packaged in sleek, fuss-free vessels.
    Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The wine offers intense blackberry, mocha, and cassis aromas with subtle earthy undertones.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Extracts are tastes and aromas pulled directly from a specific food like vanilla beans, lemon peels, or hazelnuts.
    Ali Bouzari, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Perfume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfume. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

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