| Main Entry: |
perfume
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| 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
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| 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
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