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parfum

American  
[par-fœn] / parˈfœ̃ /

noun

French.
  1. perfume.


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Despite being marketed as an eau de parfum for men, the fragrance’s notes leaned more toward typically unisex scents.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

"The baddies that you want to look out for… is your mineral oil, your sodium lauryl sulfate, parfum, benzel peroxide" being high up on the ingredients list, Miss Truman says.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

A Zara Barbie eau de parfum, hoop earrings, and pink cropped hoodie were all out of stock by Wednesday on the brand's UK site.

From Reuters • Jul. 21, 2023

A 3 oz. eau de parfum will retail for $145, a body cream for $80 and a foaming shower oil for $65.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2017

“I'm here for something else. I heard you collect and create parfum de mémoires.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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