This invention is concerned with perfume compositions comprising: a) nitrile perfumery material of general formula RCN where R is a hydrocarbyl radical of formula CxHy, x is an integer in the range 9 to 12, and y is an integer in the range 15 to 25; and b) hydrocarbon perfumery material having a boiling point of less than about 185.degree. C. and an octanol-water partition coefficient of at least 4.0 (in logarithmic form), wherein a) and b) together comprise at least 20% by weight of the total weight of the composition. Perfume compositions in accordance with the present invention provide a good deodorant effect several hours after application to a surface such as fabric or skin.