parfums
French aromatic liquids
Parfums is the French word for perfumes, appearing in English primarily in brand names and marketing: Parfums de Marly, Chanel Parfums.
The French spelling signals luxury, exclusivity, or European origin.
Outside branding contexts, English speakers use the standard spelling perfume.
Of or like blooms
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- woodyMade of tree-stuff
- spicyHaving strong heat
- muskyHaving animal-derived odor
oriental · gourmand · aquatic · green · powdery · amber · patchouli · leathery
Olfactory facial organ
- flaconSmall stoppered bottle
- atomizerDevice producing fine spray
- eau de toiletteLight aromatic preparation
- cologneLight men's fragrance
accord · base notes · top notes · maceration · infusion · distillation · enfleurage · absolute
Arranged cluster of blooms
- scentAirborne odor detected
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- whiffBrief, faint smell
- essenceFundamental nature of something
aura · emanation · trail · sweet · earthy · smoky · fruity · exotic
Olfactory perception
- olfactionSense of scent detection
- noseOlfactory facial organ
- sniffBrief nasal inhalation
- volatileLiable to sudden change
pheromones · anosmia · scent memory · receptor · anosmic · perception · sensitivity · detection
floral
Of or like blooms
musky · oriental · gourmand · aquatic · green · powdery · amber · patchouli · leathery · fresh
nose
Olfactory facial organ
- flaconSmall stoppered bottle
- atomizerDevice producing fine spray
- eau de toiletteLight aromatic preparation
cologne · accord · base notes · top notes · maceration · infusion · distillation · enfleurage · absolute · tincture
bouquet
Arranged cluster of blooms
essence · aura · emanation · trail · sweet · earthy · smoky · fruity · exotic · intoxicating
smell
Olfactory perception
volatile · pheromones · anosmia · scent memory · receptor · anosmic · perception · sensitivity · detection
Chanel
French haute couture house
Yves Saint Laurent · Tom Ford · Creed · Versace · Gucci · couture · prestige · exclusive · artisanal · bespoke
parfumsstenches
Offensive strong odors
stinks · reeks · miasmas · malodors · noxious fumes
- eau de parfumMid-strength aromatic concentration