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perfumes

[ˈpɜːrfjuːmz (noun), pərˈfjuːmz (verb)]
noun/verbmasculine (noun)pl: perfumes
perfumes (noun); perfuma (verb - 3rd person singular)
1. A fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol, worn on the body for its pleasant smell
She wore her favorite perfumes to the party.
Ela usava seus perfumes favoritos na festa.
2. A sweet or pleasant smell; fragrance
The perfumes of the garden filled the air.
Os perfumes do jardim preenchiam o ar.
3. To give a pleasant smell to something; to scent
The flowers perfumes the entire room.
As flores perfumam toda a sala.
NYC Slang
scent, cologne (depending on context)
Synonyms
fragrancesscentsaromascolognesodors
Antonyms
stinksodors (unpleasant)stenches

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perfumes
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
perfumes/fragrâncias
Both terms commonly used
São Paulo
perfumes
Standard usage, also 'fragrâncias' in commercial contexts
Portugal
perfumes
Standard usage, sometimes 'fragrâncias' or 'essências'

Related Idioms & Phrases

perfume of success
a rose by any other name would smell as sweet (related to fragrance appreciation)
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