potpourri vs perfume

potpourri and perfume both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
potpourri	Yes	No	No	No
perfume	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, perfume is a hypernym of potpourri; that is, perfume is a word with a broader meaning than potpourri:

Other hypernyms of potpourri include essence.

potpourri (noun)	perfume (noun)
a jar of mixed flower petals and spices used as perfume	a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources	a distinctive odor that is pleasant
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

potpourri (verb)	perfume (verb)
	apply perfume to
	fill or impregnate with an odor