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Is the word perfume the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The spelling and meaning of "perfume" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in the pronunciation (phonology):

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu gosto muito desse perfume. (I like this perfume a lot.)
  2. Esse perfume tem um cheiro doce. (This perfume has a sweet scent.)
  3. Você comprou um perfume novo? (Did you buy a new perfume?)
  4. O perfume dele é bem forte. (His perfume is quite strong.)
  5. Eu quero um perfume que dure bastante. (I want a perfume that lasts a long time.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu gosto muito deste perfume. (I like this perfume a lot.)
  2. Este perfume tem cheiro a baunilha. (This perfume smells like vanilla.)
  3. Compraste um perfume novo? (Did you buy a new perfume?)
  4. O perfume dele é muito forte. (His perfume is very strong.)
  5. Quero um perfume que dure imenso. (I want a perfume that lasts a lot.)