[per.fume] n [MF perfum, prob. fr. OProv, fr. perfumar to perfume, fr. per- thoroughly (fr. L) + fumar to smoke, fr. L fumare, fr. fumus smoke--more at fume] (1533) 1: the scent of something sweet-smelling
2: a substance that emits a pleasant odor; esp: a fluid preparation of natural essences (as from plants or animals) or synthetics and a fixative used for scenting syn see fragrance
[2]per.fume vt per.fumed ; per.fum.ing (1538): to fill or imbue with an odor