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perfumery vs perfume

perfume vs perfumery

perfumery and perfume both are nouns.

perfumery is not a verb while perfume is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
perfumery Yes No No No
perfume Yes No Yes No
As nouns, perfume is a hypernym of perfumery; that is, perfume is a word with a broader meaning than perfumery:
  • perfumery: perfumes in general
  • perfume: a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
Other hypernyms of perfumery include essence.
perfumery (noun) perfume (noun)
the art of making perfumes a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
an establishment where perfumes are made a distinctive odor that is pleasant
store where perfumes are sold
perfumes in general
perfumery (verb) perfume (verb)
apply perfume to
fill or impregnate with an odor
Difference between perfumery and perfume

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