Definition of
perfume has definitions from the field of psychology
1
[ noun ] (psychology) a distinctive odor that is pleasant

Synonyms

scent fragrance aroma

Used in print

(Sallie Bingham, "Moving Day," The Atlantic...)

Halfway across the house , he could have smelled her morning perfume .

Related terms

smell incense

2
[ noun ] a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor

Synonyms

essence

Used in print

(Jay C. Harris and John R. Van Wazer, "Detergent...)

Exclusive of esthetic values , such_as high - or low foam level , perfume content , etc. , the requirements for the organic active used in washing textiles are high .

Related terms

toiletry patchouli rose_water perfumery potpourri toilet_water cologne

3
[ verb ] fill or impregnate with an odor

Synonyms

aromatise aromatize

Examples

"orange blossoms perfumed the air in the garden"

Related terms

odorize olfactory_property aroma

4
[ verb ] apply perfume to

Synonyms

scent

Examples

"She perfumes herself every day"

Related terms

groom aroma perfumery

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Rhymes with

fume hume exhume legume vacuum volume

Phonetic and Homophones

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perfumer perfumed perfumery

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