perfumes

Liquid aromatic concentrates

Perfumes are fragrant liquids worn on the body, typically applied to pulse points.

The word covers both the product and the category of scents generally.

As a verb, to perfume is to apply fragrance or to fill with pleasant scent: Jasmine perfumed the evening air.

Something that perfumes a space suffuses it with aroma, whether literally or figuratively.

notes

floral

Of or like blooms

  • muskyHaving animal-derived odor
  • citrusAcidic fruits with segments
  • woodyMade of tree-stuff

amber · vanilla · patchouli · jasmine · rose · lavender · sandalwood · bergamot · oud · vetiver

scent

aroma

Pleasant distinctive smell

whiff · redolence · olfactory · nose · projection · longevity · accord · blend · concentration · cologne

luxury

prestige

Reputation commanding admiration

bespoke · house · couture · artisanal · signature · iconic · bottle · flacon · crystal · packaging

cosmetic

beauty

Aesthetic excellence

powder · sachet · potpourri · diffuser · oils · roll-on · layering · skincare · bath · vanity

memory

nostalgia

Longing for the past

childhood · grandmother · heirloom · vintage · classic · sentiment · emotion · association · flashback · longing

allure

seduction

Enticing someone romantically

enchantment · captivation · intimacy · romance · femininity · masculinity · mystique · elegance · sophistication · glamour

Categories
Opposites
olfactory pleasantness

perfumesstenches

Offensive strong odors

stinks · stench · reeks · malodors · miasmas

scent intensity/presence

perfumesodorlessness

Lacking any smell

fragrance-free

function (adding vs. neutralizing scent)

perfumesdeodorants

Substances masking body smell

air purifiers · antiperspirants

Phrases
Family

perfume, perfumed, perfuming, perfumery, perfumer, unperfumed, perfumers, perfumeries, nonperfumed

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G