Meaning & Definition of word "Perfume"

Perfume

/pərˈfjuːm/

1. A fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils extracted from flowers, spices, or other natural sources, used to give a pleasant smell to the body, clothing, or living spaces.
- Example: She picked out a lovely perfume that reminded her of spring flowers.
2. A distinctive or pleasant smell.
- Example: The perfume of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
3. An aroma or scent that brings to mind a particular emotion or memory.
- Example: The perfume of the ocean air made him nostalgic for his childhood vacations.

1. To apply fragrance to something or to fill the air with a scent.
- Example: She decided to perfume the room with lavender oil.
2. To impart a pleasant smell to something.
- Example: The baker perfumed the shop with the scent of vanilla and cinnamon.

From Middle English 'perfum', from Old French 'parfume', from Latin 'perfumare' meaning 'to smoke through'.

scent of the day:

Refers to the fragrance someone has chosen to wear on a given day.

eau de parfum:

A type of fragrance that has a higher concentration of perfume oils than regular perfume.

make scents:

To be reasonable or logical, often used humorously when discussing perfumes or smells.

cologne:

A type of scented liquid that is similar to perfume but typically lighter.

scent:

A distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one.

fragrance:

A pleasant, sweet smell that is usually associated with perfumes.

Meaning: Cloud of scent

Example Sentence: She walked in with a cloud of scent that filled the room.

Meaning: Nose candy

Example Sentence: That new perfume is total nose candy; I can't get enough of it!