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perfumes

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate US //pɝfˈjumz// per·fumes

n. liquids with a pleasant smell that you wear on your skin. They are often made from flowers or oils and come in glass bottles.

n. fragrant liquids typically made from essential oils and alcohol, used to provide a pleasant scent to the body or air. Plural form of the substance or refers to various types of scented products.


SIMPLE

She collects expensive perfumes from all over the world.

CONTEXTUAL

The department store's ground floor is filled with the strong scents of various luxury perfumes.

COMPLEX

While some prefer subtle floral notes, others are drawn to perfumes with deep, musky undertones that linger long after the wearer has left the room.

Synonyms
Usage

As a plural noun, it refers to multiple types or bottles of scent; the singular 'perfume' is used for the substance in general.

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