The difference between Odor and Perfume
When used as nouns, odor means any smell, whether fragrant or offensive, whereas perfume means a pleasant smell.
Perfume is also verb with the meaning: to apply perfume to.
check bellow for the other definitions of Odor and Perfume
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Odor as a noun:
Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume.
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Odor as a noun (figuratively):
A strong, pervasive quality.
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Odor as a noun (figuratively, uncountable):
Esteem; repute.
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Perfume as a noun:
A pleasant smell; the scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor
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Perfume as a noun:
A substance created to provide a pleasant smell or one which emits an agreeable odor.
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Perfume as a verb (transitive):
To apply perfume to; to fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent.