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olfactory sensation vs perfume

perfume vs olfactory sensation

olfactory sensation and perfume both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
olfactory sensation Yes No No No
perfume Yes No Yes No
As nouns, perfume is a hyponym of olfactory sensation; that is, perfume is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than olfactory sensation:
  • olfactory sensation: 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 sensation include scent, aroma, fragrance, scent, fetor, foetor, malodor, malodour, mephitis, reek, stench, stink, acridity, stank.
olfactory sensation (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 sensation (verb) perfume (verb)
apply perfume to
fill or impregnate with an odor
Difference between olfactory sensation and perfume

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