Perfume

usgb/pərˈfjuːm/
noun

A liquid with a pleasant smell, often made from oils that flowers have given their scent to, that people put on their skin.

She wore a sweet perfume that reminded me of blooming flowers.
Visual representation of "perfume" - A liquid with a pleasant smell, often made from oils that flowers have given their scent to, that people put on their skin

Often appears as...

  • wear perfume
  • spray perfume
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Gender Association

Some perfumes are marketed for women or men, but anyone can choose the scent they prefer.

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Though it was labeled as women's perfume, he loved its scent and wore it confidently.
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Occasions Matter

Different scents are suitable for various occasions, like light perfumes for the day and stronger for the evening.

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She chose a subtle perfume for the job interview to not overwhelm the interviewers.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware of allergies and cultural sensitivities when wearing perfume in public spaces.

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Out of respect, he avoided wearing perfume to the fragrance-free event.
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