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DEFINITIONS OF: perfume

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n a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor

Synonyms:
essence
Types:
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cologne, cologne water, eau de cologne
a perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol
pachouli, patchouli, patchouly
a heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant
perfumery
perfumes in general
potpourri
a jar of mixed flower petals and spices used as perfume
rose water
perfume consisting of water scented with oil of roses
eau de toilette, toilet water
a perfumed liquid lighter than cologne
Type of:
toilet articles, toiletry
artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)

n a distinctive odor that is pleasant

Synonyms:
aroma, fragrance, scent
Types:
incense
the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned
Type of:
odor, odour, olfactory perception, olfactory sensation, smell
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

v apply perfume to

“She perfumes herself every day”
Synonyms:
scent
Type of:
groom, neaten
care for one's external appearance

v fill or impregnate with an odor

“orange blossoms perfumed the air in the garden”
Synonyms:
aromatise, aromatize
Type of:
odorize, odourise, scent
cause to smell or be smelly
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