perfume [n. pur-fyoom, per-fyoom; v. per-fyoom, pur-fyoom] Example Sentences
Main Entry:
perfume [n. pur-fyoom, per-fyoom; v. per-fyoom, pur-fyoom]
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: scent, often manufactured and packaged for personal use
Synonyms: aroma, attar, balm, balminess, bouquet, cologne, eau de cologne, essence, fragrance, incense, odor, oil, redolence, sachet, smell, spice, sweetness
Notes: eau de cologne is 3-5% aromatic essence, eau de toilette is 4-8%, eau de parfum is 8-15%, and perfume is 15-30%
perfume or parfum is 20-40% oil and the highest concentration; eau de toilette is 10-18% oil, and cologne or eau de cologne is 3-9% oil
Antonyms: odor, stench, stink
Main Entry: aroma
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: distinctive smell
Synonyms: balm, bouquet, fragrance, incense, odor, perfume, redolence, scent, spice
Main Entry: bouquet
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: aroma
Synonyms: aura, balm, fragrance, incense, odor, perfume, redolence, savor, scent, smell, spice
Example Sentences
  • Jars of skin cream still bore the scent of coconuts, and flasks of perfume exuded essence of rose.
  • The czar's servants carried the opulent dishes, perfume bottles and other personal items directly to the czar's private chamber.
  • Similarly, the shape of the bottle helps determine perfume sales.
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Main Entry: cologne
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: fragrance product
Synonyms: fragrance, perfume, scent, toilet water
Notes: perfume or parfum is 20-40% oil and the highest concentration; eau de toilette is 10-18% oil, and cologne or eau de cologne is 3-9% oil
Main Entry: essence
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: distillate, concentrate
Synonyms: balm, cologne, drug, effusion, elixir, extract, fragrance, juice, liquor, perfume, potion, scent, spirits, tincture
Main Entry: fragrance
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: pleasant odor
Synonyms: aroma, aura, balm, bouquet, incense, perfume, redolence, scent, smell, spice
Antonyms: stench, stink
Main Entry: incense
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: strongly fragrant smoke
Synonyms: aroma, balm, bouquet, burnt offering, essence, flame, frankincense, fuel, myrrh, odor, perfume, punk, redolence, scent, spice
Main Entry: odor
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: scent
Synonyms: air, aroma, bouquet, effluvium, efflux, emanation, essence, exhalation, flavor, fragrance, musk, perfume, pungence, pungency, redolence, smell, snuff, stench, stink, tang, tincture, trail, whiff
Main Entry: scent
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: smell, aroma
Synonyms: aura, balm, bouquet, essence, fragrance, incense, odor, perfume, pheromone, redolence, spice, tang, track, trail, whiff
Antonyms: odor, stench, stink
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