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!