Perfume (Britney Spears song)

"Perfume" is a power ballad recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her eighth studio album, Britney Jean (2013). It was released as the second single from the album on November 3, 2013, by RCA Records. The song was written by Spears, Sia, and Chris Braide, and produced by will.i.am and Braide.

Lyrically, "Perfume" explores themes of jealousy and insecurity in a relationship, with the protagonist worried that her lover's lingering scent of her perfume will alert another woman to her presence. The song contrasts with the more upbeat and dance-oriented tracks on Britney Jean, highlighting a vulnerable and emotional side to Spears's artistry.

"Perfume" received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, with some praising its raw emotion and Sia's influence on the songwriting, while others criticized its production and deemed it underwhelming compared to Spears's previous ballads. Commercially, the song achieved moderate success, charting in several countries worldwide, but failing to reach the same level of popularity as some of Spears's earlier singles.

A music video for "Perfume" was released on December 10, 2013. The video features Spears as a woman torn between her love for her boyfriend and the realization that he may be unfaithful. An alternate, director's cut of the video, featuring a more explicit storyline, was also released.