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Meaning of perfume
a fragrant liquid worn to give a pleasant smell
Etymology of perfume
The word "perfume" originates from the Latin words "per" meaning "through" and "fumus" meaning "smoke", referring to the process of scenting something by passing it through smoke
The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe fragrant substances and their application
Synonyms
fragrance
scent
aroma
essence
odor
bouquet
smell
redolence
pungency
fragrance oil
eau de parfum
cologne
toilet water
fragrance extract
aromatic oil
attar
musk
amber
perfume oil
fragrance compound
scent extract
eau de toilette
eau de cologne
parfum
perfume essence
aromatic compound
fragrant oil
scented oil
essential oil
aromatic extract
Definitions
- A fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils extracted from plants, used to give a pleasant smell to the body or to objects
- * A substance with a pleasant smell, used to give a pleasant smell to the body or to objects
Usage Examples
- She applied a new perfume to her wrists before going out
- * The perfume of freshly baked cookies filled the air
- * He gave his wife a bottle of her favorite perfume for her birthday