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Synonyms & Similar Words
fragrance
scent
aroma
essence
odor
smell
bouquet
eau de cologne
cologne
toilet water
fragrance oil
attar
musk
amber
lavender
rosewater
fragrance extract
perfume oil
scent extract
aroma compound
fragrance ingredient
essential oil
aromatic oil
fragrant oil
perfumery
incense
potpourri
fragrance blend
scent blend
Meaning of Perfume
a fragrant liquid worn to give a pleasant smell
Definitions
- A fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils extracted from plants, used to give a pleasant smell to one's body or to air or clothes
- * The scent or smell of something, especially a pleasant one
Etymology of Perfume
The word "perfume" comes from the Latin "per" meaning "through" and "fumus" meaning "smoke", originally referring to the process of scenting something by passing it through smoke, later broadened to include fragrant liquids and scents in general
Example Uses
- She applied perfume to her wrists before going out
- * The perfume of the flowers filled the air
- * He preferred a subtle perfume that wasn't too overpowering
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
stench
stink
odor
smell
reek
fetor
foulness
putridity
rottenness
decay
mold
mildew
must
funk
fumes
pollution
contaminant
impurity
filth
dirt
grime
squalor
foul odor
bad smell