Synonyms of perfumes

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noun

plural of perfume

as in scents

a sweet or pleasant smell

the perfume of fresh flowers filled the room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scents
• fragrances
• aromas
• spices
• fragrancies
• balms
• attars
• bouquets
• incenses
• essences
• odors
• redolences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stenches
• stinks
• reeks
• malodors
• fetors

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verb

present tense third-person singular of perfume

as in incenses

to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance

roses perfumed the wedding chapel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scents
• incenses
• odorizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deodorizes
• stinks up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of perfumes

Noun

Turning points of his firm include becoming the exclusive licensee for Versace perfumes in 2005, with the first scent Bright Crystal kick-starting a track record of successful fragrance franchises for the brand. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Heavily scented sprays, perfumes and essential oils can be a problem for dogs with allergies, sensitive skin or respiratory issues. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Air fresheners, perfumes, cleaning supplies and paint spark allergy flare-ups that can last for 10 days. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

From these chemical receptors, butterflies are really good at detecting perfumes on the wind. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Ahead, discover some of the best peony perfumes to bring the glorious garden floral to you. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 Sep. 2026

On and Off the Avenue Rachel Syme on nostalgia in new perfumes. — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

If fruity fragrances lean too sweet for your liking and clean scents feel too minimalist, citrus perfumes may be the ideal middle ground. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

The researchers hope that in the future it will be used to identify counterfeit perfumes, detect pesticide contamination in olive oil, and offer better quality control across agriculture in general. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026

Verb

Fresh lavender and lemon zest get rubbed into the sugar with your hands—a simple trick that perfumes the blueberry-peach filling with floral, citrusy notes. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026

Markets brim with greens, citrus that perfumes the air and strawberries that’ll be a reminder of what they’re supposed to taste like. — Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026

It’s fortified with a splash of orange liqueur that faintly perfumes the custard. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025