noun
perfume, cologne
A2
Parfüm: means 'perfume' or 'cologne' (the scented liquid worn). German noun das Parfüm, plural Parfüms. Declension examples: des Parfüms (genitive), den Parfüms (dative plural). Neuter gender, plural formed regularly with -s. Common word in cosmetics and fragrances. Used for both perfumes and lighter colognes; stress often on first syllable 'PAR-füm'.
Examples
Sie trägt ein teures Parfüm.
She is wearing an expensive perfume.
Der Sohn kaufte seiner Mutter ein Parfüm, weil sie an diesem Tag Geburtstag hatte.
The son bought his mother a perfume because she had a birthday that day.
Sie schenkte ihm ein teures Parfüm.
She gave him an expensive perfume.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a perfume bottle with a spray labeled 'Parfüm'
Parfüm ~ perfume (very similar sound)
das Parfüm — imagine a neutral bottle on a shelf (das)
Notes
Neuter noun. Alternative spelling 'Parfum' exists. Plural often 'Parfüms' or 'Parfums'.