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olfactory perception vs perfume

perfume vs olfactory perception

olfactory perception and perfume both are nouns.

olfactory perception is not a verb while perfume is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
olfactory perception Yes No No No
perfume Yes No Yes No
As nouns, perfume is a hyponym of olfactory perception; that is, perfume is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than olfactory perception:
  • olfactory perception: the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
  • perfume: a distinctive odor that is pleasant
Other hyponyms of olfactory perception include scent, aroma, fragrance, scent, fetor, foetor, malodor, malodour, mephitis, reek, stench, stink, acridity, stank.
olfactory perception (noun) perfume (noun)
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
olfactory perception (verb) perfume (verb)
apply perfume to
fill or impregnate with an odor
Difference between olfactory perception and perfume

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