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perfume Synonyms

Another word for perfume

Choosing another word for perfume depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A fragrant liquid preparation, typically made from essential oils and aromatic compounds, applied to the body to impart a pleasant scent.

Usage Example

"She dabbed a few drops of her favorite jasmine fragrance onto her wrists before leaving the house."

Strongest
fragrance
scent
Strong
cologne
eau de toilette
eau de cologne
toilet water
essence
Weak
attar

• noun (Context 2)

A naturally occurring pleasant, sweet, or fragrant smell.

Usage Example

"The gentle fragrance of blooming roses filled the warm garden air."

Strongest
fragrance
aroma
scent
Strong
bouquet
sweetness
redolence
Weak
balm

• verb (Context 3)

To impart a pleasant scent or fragrance to.

Usage Example

"The blossoming lavender bushes perfumed the entire patio during the summer."

Strongest
scent
Strong
aromatize
sweeten
Weak
cense

Opposites of perfume

The opposite of perfume shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

stench
stink
malodor
stink up
reek
fetor
pong
deodorize
See all opposites of perfume

• Nearby Words

performance
performatively
performer
perfume
perfumer
perfumery
perfumy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Perfume. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/perfume
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