PERFUME: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PERFUME?

Need another word that means the same as “perfume”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “perfume” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Perfume” are: essence, aroma, fragrance, scent, eau de toilette, toilet water, eau de cologne, cologne, spray, aftershave, smell, odour, bouquet, redolence, aromatise, aromatize, scented

Perfume as a Noun

Definitions of "Perfume" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “perfume” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A distinctive odor that is pleasant.
• A fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils extracted from flowers and spices, used to give a pleasant smell to one's body.
• A pleasant smell.
• A toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor.

Synonyms of "Perfume" as a noun (14 Words)

aftershave	An astringent scented lotion for applying to the skin after shaving.
aroma	A subtle, pervasive quality or atmosphere. The aroma of officialdom.
bouquet	A pleasingly sweet olfactory property. The aperitif has a faint bouquet of almonds.
cologne	Eau de cologne or similarly scented toilet water. She could smell his cool lemony cologne.
eau de cologne	A perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol.
eau de toilette	A perfumed liquid lighter than cologne.
essence	The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. Vanilla essence.
fragrance	A pleasant, sweet smell. Men who don t customarily wear fragrance.
odour	The state of being held in a specified regard. A decade of bad odour between Britain and the European Community.
redolence	A pleasingly sweet olfactory property.
scent	A distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant. The scent of freshly cut hay.
smell	A quality in something that is perceived by the faculty of smell an odour or scent. Lingering kitchen smells.
spray	A pesticide in suspension or solution intended for spraying. Refresh your flowers with a quick spray.
toilet water	Misfortune resulting in lost effort or money.

Usage Examples of "Perfume" as a noun

• I caught a whiff of her fresh lemony perfume.
• Musk-based perfumes.
• The heady perfume of lilacs.

Perfume as a Verb

Definitions of "Perfume" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “perfume” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Impregnate with perfume or a sweet-smelling substance.
• Fill or impregnate with an odor.
• Give a pleasant smell to.
• Apply perfume to.

Synonyms of "Perfume" as a verb (4 Words)

aromatise	Fill or impregnate with an odor.
aromatize	Give (something) a pleasant and distinctive smell. The vinegar has been aromatized with plant juices and honey.
scent	Catch the scent of get wind of. A shark can scent blood from well over half a kilometre away.
scented	Apply perfume to.

Usage Examples of "Perfume" as a verb

• She perfumes herself every day.
• Just one bloom of jasmine has the power to perfume a whole room.
• The cream is perfumed with rosemary and iris extracts.
• Orange blossoms perfumed the air in the garden.
• Her hair was oiled and perfumed.

Associations of "Perfume" (30 Words)

ambergris	A waxy substance that originates as a secretion in the intestines of the sperm whale, found floating in tropical seas and used in perfume manufacture.
ambrosial	Worthy of the gods. Ambrosial food.
aroma	A subtle, pervasive quality or atmosphere. The aroma of officialdom.
aromatic	An aromatic compound. An aromatic organic compound.
cloying	Excessively sweet, rich, or sentimental, especially to a disgusting or sickening degree. A romantic rather cloying story.
cosmetic	Affecting only the appearance of something rather than its substance. Cosmetic creams.
esthetic	Aesthetically pleasing. The aesthetic faculties.
flavorful	Full of flavor.
flowery	Covered with flowers or having a floral design. Flowery wallpaper.
fragrance	A pleasant, sweet smell. The fragrance of fresh ground coffee.
fragrant	Pleasant-smelling. She gathered the fragrant blooms.
incense	Perfume with incense or a similar fragrance. The aroma of cannabis incensed the air.
musk	The scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer.
musky	Resembling the smell of musk.
musty	Covered with or smelling of mold. The musty formalities of the occasion.
nectary	A nectar-secreting glandular organ in a flower (floral) or on a leaf or stem (extrafloral).
odor	Any property detected by the olfactory system.
odoriferous	Having a natural fragrance. Odoriferous spices.
odorous	Having or giving off an odour. Fresh odorous bread.
olfaction	The faculty that enables us to distinguish scents.
perfumery	Perfumes in general. A department store perfumery.
pudding	The dessert course of a meal. Corn pudding.
redolent	Noticeably odorous. A rich inky redolent wine.
saccharine	Overly sweet. Saccharine music.
sandalwood	Close grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of the true sandalwood has insect repelling properties and is used for carving and cabinetwork.
scent	Sniff the air for a scent. A shark can scent blood from well over half a kilometre away.
sensory	Relating to or concerned in sensation. The sensory cortex.
smell	A quality in something that is perceived by the faculty of smell an odour or scent. Twenty seven cats lived there you can imagine the smell.
sweet	In an affectionate or loving manner sweet is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of sweetly Shakespeare. A sweet shop.
tasty	Pleasing to the sense of taste. A tasty deal at the building society.