perfume vs spice

perfume

noun
  • A substance created to provide a pleasant smell or one which emits an agreeable odor. 

  • A pleasant smell; the scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor 

verb
  • To apply perfume to; to fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent. 

spice

noun
  • An aromatic odour. 

  • Appeal, interest; an attribute that makes something appealing, interesting, or engaging. 

  • A synthetic cannabinoid drug. 

  • The quality of being spicy. 

  • Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavour food. 

  • Sweets, candy. 

  • A characteristic touch or taste; smack; flavour. 

verb
  • To add spice or spices to; season. 

  • To spice up. 

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