perfume1 nounperfume2 verb
perfumeper‧fume1 /ˈpɜːfjuːm $ ˈpɜːr-/ ●●○ noun [countable, uncountable] 
WORD ORIGINperfume1
Origin:
1500-1600 French parfum, probably from Old Provençal perfumar ‘to perfume’, from Latin fumare ‘to smoke’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- She always wears too much perfume.
- the rose's heady perfume
- An overpowering smell of Freesia perfume hung around her like a cloud.
- Not only does the technique have potential in the perfume industry, but it may provide clues about how we perceive smells.
- She stood with Paul for a while enjoying the invisible reality of perfume.
- The perfume of the rose means nothing unless man can appreciate its scent.
- The remembered odor of perfume and powder of woman came back, haunting her, filling her.
- There are plenty of fragrant roses available, too numerous to mention individually and including many old varieties with ravishing perfumes.
- Was this the perfume that an inquisitive cleaner had detected on Rodney Shergold's jacket?
THESAURUS
something that you can recognize by breathing in through your nose: · the smell from the kitchen· What’s that awful smell?· the sweet smell of roses
something that you smell for a short time: · He caught a whiff of her perfume.· a whiff of apple blossom
a smell – used especially about the pleasant smell from flowers, plants, or fruit. Also used about the smell left by an animal: · The rose had a beautiful scent.· Cats use their scent to mark their territory.· the sharp, dying scent of autumn· the heady scent (=strong scent)of magnolias
a pleasant smell, especially from flowers, plants, or fruit. Fragrance and perfume are more formal than scent: · the sweet perfume of the orange blossoms· Each mango has its own special fragrance.
formal a pleasant smell from food or coffee: · the aroma of fresh coffee· The kitchen was filled with the aroma of mince pies.
British English, odor American English formal an unpleasant smell: · An unpleasant odour was coming from the dustbins.· the odor of stale tobacco smoke
British English informal an unpleasant smell: · What’s that horrible pong?
a very strong and unpleasant smell: · I couldn’t get rid of the stink of sweat.· The toilet gave off a terrible stench.
Longman Language Activatora good smell a pleasant smell, especially from flowers, plants, or fruit: · The trees were so thick with flowers their scent was almost overpowering.· The flowers have been prized over the centuries for their heady perfume.scent/fragrance/perfume of: · The fragrance of lilacs always reminds me of spring.· A cool autumn breeze blew past, carrying with it the scent of pine.
a pleasant smell, especially from food or coffee: · Each of the cheeses has its own texture, flavour, and aroma.aroma of: · The aroma of coffee brought Christine into the small cafe.· The rich aroma of freshly baked bread filled the whole house.
to have a good smell to have a pleasant smell: · Something smells good. What are you cooking?· You smell so good - is that a new perfume?· I put lavender in my cupboard to make my clothes smell nice.
having a light, pleasant smell, especially of flowers: · The plant has fragrant red and white flowers.· The forest was cool and fragrant, and the walk through it calmed my spirits.· Choose from one of Chanel's new range of fragrant body lotions.
having a clean, natural, pleasant smell: · If you eat garlic, have some parsley afterwards to keep your breath fresh.· The fields have such a clean, fresh smell after the rain.
having a pleasant smell - use this especially about plants and leaves that are used in cooking: · Thai basil is fast growing and wonderfully aromatic.· This kind of massage is a gentle treatment using aromatic oils.
having a strong, sweet smell: · The room was warm, sweet-smelling, and luxurious.· The plant produces tiny, but sweet-smelling white flowers.· The old city lay among sweet-smelling pine woods and almond groves.
a delicate smell is pleasant but sometimes difficult to notice: · The delicate scent of roses hung in the air.· This soup has a marvellous, delicate fragrance and a slightly sweet taste.
having a strong but pleasant smell - use this especially about something that has been given a smell by a particular product: · He stood so close to her that he could smell the perfumed soap on her skin.· perfumed lotions· The poodle came back from the groomers perfumed, with a tiny bow behind each ear.
WORD SETSAfro, nounaftershave, nounanti-perspirant, nounastringent, adjectiveastringent, nounatomizer, nounauburn, adjectivebackcomb, verbbald, adjectivebalding, adjectivebalm, nounbarber, nounbarbershop, nounbarrette, nounbath, nounbathe, verbbeard, nounbeautician, nounbeautify, verbbeauty contest, nounbeauty mark, nounbeauty parlor, nounbeauty queen, nounbeauty salon, nounbikini line, nounblackhead, nounblond, adjectiveblonde, adjectiveblonde, nounblow-dry, verbblusher, nounbob, verbbob, nounbody, nounbody spray, nounbrilliantine, nounBrylcreem, nounbubble bath, nounbun, nounbuzzcut, nouncleanser, nouncoiffure, nouncold cream, nouncollagen, nouncologne, nouncomb, nouncomb, verbcompact, nouncomplexion, nouncondition, verbconditioner, nouncornrows, nouncosmetic, adjectivecosmetics, nouncosmetic surgery, nouncotton bud, nouncotton wool, nouncream, noundental floss, noundeodorant, noundepilatory, noundimple, noundouble chin, noundowny, adjectiveeau de cologne, nounelectrolysis, nounemery board, nounessential oil, nouneyebrow pencil, nouneyeliner, nouneye shadow, nounface cream, nounfacelift, nounface pack, nounface powder, nounfacial, nounfacial scrub, nounfalse teeth, nounflannel, nounflattop, nounfoam, nounfoundation, nounfragrance, nounfringe, noungel, noungrey, adjectivegrey, verbgrip, nounhairbrush, nounhaircut, nounhairdo, nounhairdresser, nounhairdryer, nounhairgrip, nounhairline, nounhairnet, nounhairpiece, nounhairpin, nounhair slide, nounhairspray, nounhairstyle, nounhealth farm, nounhenna, nounhighlight, verbhirsute, adjectivehydrogen peroxide, nounkinky, adjectiveknot, nounkohl, nounlacquer, nounlacquer, verblank, adjectivelanolin, nounlather, verblayer, verbliner, nounlip gloss, nounliposuction, nounlipstick, nounloofah, nounlotion, nounlowlights, nounmade-up, adjectivemake-up, nounmanicure, nounmanicured, adjectivemascara, nounmedicated, adjectivemilky, adjectivemoisturize, verbmoisturizer, nounmousse, nounmoustache, nounmoustachioed, adjectivemousy, adjectivemouthwash, nounmudbath, nounmudpack, nounmusk, nounmustachioed, adjectivemutton chop whiskers, nounmyrrh, nounnailbrush, nounnail file, nounnail polish, nounnail scissors, nounnit, nounnose job, nounoil, nounointment, nounolive, nounpaint, verbpart, nounpart, verbparting, nounpate, nounpedicure, nounperfume, nounperfume, verbperfumery, nounperm, nounperm, verbpermanent, nounpermanent wave, nounperoxide, nounpigtail, nounplait, nounpomade, nounponytail, nounpowder, verbpowder puff, nounpreen, verbprimp, verbpumice, nounquiff, nounraven, adjectiverazor, nounrecede, verbred, adjectiveredhead, nounrhinoplasty, nounroll-on, nounrosewater, nounrouge, nounscent, nounshampoo, nounshampoo, verbshave, verbshave, nounshaven, adjectiveshaver, nounshaving brush, nounshaving cream, nounshort back and sides, nounshower cap, nounshower gel, nounsideburns, nounskincare, nounslide, nounsoap, verbspa, nounspiky, adjectivesplit ends, nounspray, nounstringy, adjectivestylist, nounsunbed, nounsunblock, nounsunburn, nounsun cream, nounsunglasses, nounsunlamp, nounsunscreen, nounsunshade, nounsuntan, nounsuntan lotion, nounsun-worshipper, nounswarthy, adjectiveswept-back, adjectivetalc, nountalcum powder, nountease, verbtester, nountoilet bag, nountoiletries, nountoilet water, nountone, verbtoner, nountooth, nountoothbrush, nountoothpaste, nountoothpick, nountooth powder, nountweezers, nounvanity case, nounVaseline, nounwar paint, nounwash, nounwave, nounwave, verbwavy, adjectivewax, verbwear, verbwetting solution, nounwhisker, nounwig, nounwrinkle, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 1verbs
the heavy scent of the lilies
1· What's that perfume you are wearing?
(=quickly put perfume on)· She dabbed some perfume on her throat.
· Jody sprayed herself with some of her mother’s perfume.
(=smell strongly of perfume)· It seemed to Polly that Sasha always left the bathroom reeking of horrible perfume.
· Her coat smelt of cheap perfume and cigarettes.
adjectives· I don't like wearing very strong perfume.
(=strong)· She smelled of a heavy perfume he associated with his mother.
(=unusual and interesting because it seems foreign)· The dancer left a waft of exotic perfume in the air.
· He bought her a bottle of expensive French perfume.
phrases· He gave me a bottle of my favourite perfume.
· The smell of perfume filled the air.
(=a very slight smell of perfume)· As she lifted the letter, she caught the faintest hint of perfume.
Meaning 2adjectives· She breathed in the sweet perfume of the roses.
(=strong and sweet)· In early summer, lilacs finally open and release their heady perfume.
· the faint perfume of a spring woodland
· The flowers have a delicate perfume similar to cowslips.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES the heavy scent of the lilies· His hands smelled of perfumed soap.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· Fans send her presents of teddy bears and expensive perfume.· A final spray of expensive perfume and she was leaving the room.· On another occasion a client rang in to say that he had left an extremely expensive bottle of perfume on the plane.· It was also the most expensive and sought-after perfume in the whole of the ancient world.· For instance, a manufacturer of an exclusive and expensive perfume would not distribute through supermarkets or advertise during peak time television viewing.
· I found it folded in a corner, still heavy with the perfume of the Sheikha who had given it to me.· The air was heavy with perfume and the little gold chairs were jammed tightly together in an attempt to seat everyone.
· A more tactful idea would be a new Body Shop perfume.· So for most of that period, the new perfume project was on the back burner.· This week, she's campaigning for privacy whilst giving interviews to promote her new perfume.· Superdrug will now refit many high street shops with a new perfume counter.· She was dressed in angora and chunky cords; new perfume.· Zinnia is one of the most enchanting new perfumes to surface for some time.
· Meredith stooped and kissed a faded cheek and smelled the sweet perfume of rose pot-pourri.· Huy could smell the sweet perfume of the oil he used on his hair and face.
NOUN· Argenta silvered crystal bowl; perfume bottle.· Last Friday Carson had given her the blue perfume bottle.· The packaging on these perfume bottles is almost impossible to tell apart.· In front of me are antique perfume bottles and pictures of my children in small, silver frames.
VERB· They could smell her dry perfume from yards away.· But he was still so close that he could smell the perfume of patchouli on the corpse's moustache.· It smelled of perfume and breath and there were horrible little bells.· One also wonders whether it is wise to smoke or to smell of perfume when handling horses.· She had repressed the urge to reach over and touch her-this woman who smelled deliciously of perfume and powder.· I keep on thinking that I can even smell her perfume.· Toni smelled her perfume like roses on a fresh morning.
a liquid with a strong pleasant smell that women put on their skin or clothing to make themselves smell nice SYN scent: She was wearing the perfume that he’d bought her.► see thesaurus at smell2a sweet or pleasant smell SYN scent: It had the delicate perfume of roses.—perfumed adjective: perfumed soapCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbswear perfume· What's that perfume you are wearing?dab perfume on something (=quickly put perfume on)· She dabbed some perfume on her throat.spray yourself with perfume· Jody sprayed herself with some of her mother’s perfume.reek of perfume (=smell strongly of perfume)· It seemed to Polly that Sasha always left the bathroom reeking of horrible perfume.smell of perfume· Her coat smelt of cheap perfume and cigarettes.adjectivesstrong· I don't like wearing very strong perfume.heavy (=strong)· She smelled of a heavy perfume he associated with his mother.exotic (=unusual and interesting because it seems foreign)· The dancer left a waft of exotic perfume in the air.cheap/expensive· He bought her a bottle of expensive French perfume.phrasesa bottle/jar of perfume· He gave me a bottle of my favourite perfume.the smell/scent of perfume· The smell of perfume filled the air.a whiff/hint of perfume (=a very slight smell of perfume)· As she lifted the letter, she caught the faintest hint of perfume.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2adjectivessweet· She breathed in the sweet perfume of the roses.heady (=strong and sweet)· In early summer, lilacs finally open and release their heady perfume.faint· the faint perfume of a spring woodlanddelicate· The flowers have a delicate perfume similar to cowslips.perfume1 nounperfume2 verb
perfumeper‧fume2 /ˈpɜːfjuːm $ pərˈfjuːm/ verb [transitive] VERB TABLE
perfume
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | perfume |
| he, she, it | perfumes | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | perfumed |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have perfumed |
| he, she, it | has perfumed | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had perfumed |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will perfume |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have perfumed |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am perfuming |
| he, she, it | is perfuming | |
| you, we, they | are perfuming | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was perfuming |
| you, we, they | were perfuming | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been perfuming |
| he, she, it | has been perfuming | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been perfuming |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be perfuming |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been perfuming |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- The sweet scent of sagebrush perfumed the air.
- He told the barber he wanted to be perfumed and powdered.
- Reed had the sewer walls perfumed and used a stand-in when possible.
- The room was warm and perfumed.
WORD SETS
Afro, nounaftershave, nounanti-perspirant, nounastringent, adjectiveastringent, nounatomizer, nounauburn, adjectivebackcomb, verbbald, adjectivebalding, adjectivebalm, nounbarber, nounbarbershop, nounbarrette, nounbath, nounbathe, verbbeard, nounbeautician, nounbeautify, verbbeauty contest, nounbeauty mark, nounbeauty parlor, nounbeauty queen, nounbeauty salon, nounbikini line, nounblackhead, nounblond, adjectiveblonde, adjectiveblonde, nounblow-dry, verbblusher, nounbob, verbbob, nounbody, nounbody spray, nounbrilliantine, nounBrylcreem, nounbubble bath, nounbun, nounbuzzcut, nouncleanser, nouncoiffure, nouncold cream, nouncollagen, nouncologne, nouncomb, nouncomb, verbcompact, nouncomplexion, nouncondition, verbconditioner, nouncornrows, nouncosmetic, adjectivecosmetics, nouncosmetic surgery, nouncotton bud, nouncotton wool, nouncream, noundental floss, noundeodorant, noundepilatory, noundimple, noundouble chin, noundowny, adjectiveeau de cologne, nounelectrolysis, nounemery board, nounessential oil, nouneyebrow pencil, nouneyeliner, nouneye shadow, nounface cream, nounfacelift, nounface pack, nounface powder, nounfacial, nounfacial scrub, nounfalse teeth, nounflannel, nounflattop, nounfoam, nounfoundation, nounfragrance, nounfringe, noungel, noungrey, adjectivegrey, verbgrip, nounhairbrush, nounhaircut, nounhairdo, nounhairdresser, nounhairdryer, nounhairgrip, nounhairline, nounhairnet, nounhairpiece, nounhairpin, nounhair slide, nounhairspray, nounhairstyle, nounhealth farm, nounhenna, nounhighlight, verbhirsute, adjectivehydrogen peroxide, nounkinky, adjectiveknot, nounkohl, nounlacquer, nounlacquer, verblank, adjectivelanolin, nounlather, verblayer, verbliner, nounlip gloss, nounliposuction, nounlipstick, nounloofah, nounlotion, nounlowlights, nounmade-up, adjectivemake-up, nounmanicure, nounmanicured, adjectivemascara, nounmedicated, adjectivemilky, adjectivemoisturize, verbmoisturizer, nounmousse, nounmoustache, nounmoustachioed, adjectivemousy, adjectivemouthwash, nounmudbath, nounmudpack, nounmusk, nounmustachioed, adjectivemutton chop whiskers, nounmyrrh, nounnailbrush, nounnail file, nounnail polish, nounnail scissors, nounnit, nounnose job, nounoil, nounointment, nounolive, nounpaint, verbpart, nounpart, verbparting, nounpate, nounpedicure, nounperfume, nounperfume, verbperfumery, nounperm, nounperm, verbpermanent, nounpermanent wave, nounperoxide, nounpigtail, nounplait, nounpomade, nounponytail, nounpowder, verbpowder puff, nounpreen, verbprimp, verbpumice, nounquiff, nounraven, adjectiverazor, nounrecede, verbred, adjectiveredhead, nounrhinoplasty, nounroll-on, nounrosewater, nounrouge, nounscent, nounshampoo, nounshampoo, verbshave, verbshave, nounshaven, adjectiveshaver, nounshaving brush, nounshaving cream, nounshort back and sides, nounshower cap, nounshower gel, nounsideburns, nounskincare, nounslide, nounsoap, verbspa, nounspiky, adjectivesplit ends, nounspray, nounstringy, adjectivestylist, nounsunbed, nounsunblock, nounsunburn, nounsun cream, nounsunglasses, nounsunlamp, nounsunscreen, nounsunshade, nounsuntan, nounsuntan lotion, nounsun-worshipper, nounswarthy, adjectiveswept-back, adjectivetalc, nountalcum powder, nountease, verbtester, nountoilet bag, nountoiletries, nountoilet water, nountone, verbtoner, nountooth, nountoothbrush, nountoothpaste, nountoothpick, nountooth powder, nountweezers, nounvanity case, nounVaseline, nounwar paint, nounwash, nounwave, nounwave, verbwavy, adjectivewax, verbwear, verbwetting solution, nounwhisker, nounwig, nounwrinkle, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES the heavy scent of the lilies
1literary to make a place have a sweet pleasant smell: the heavy scent of the lilies· His hands smelled of perfumed soap.
Lilacs perfumed the air.2to put perfume on something