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Recent Examples of perfume
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Take Gucci, for example, which offers a $420 belt, or Yves Saint Laurent’s $98 perfume.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 9 Dec. 2024
Brooklyn Candle Studio has created the perfect candle to perfume your early bird routine with smells of pear, bergamot, jasmine, gardenia, and amber woods.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Other risk factors include obesity and environmental factors such as exposure to cigarette smoke; strong perfumes; aerosol sprays; dusty litter; or air pollution.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Take Gucci, for example, which offers a $420 belt, or Yves Saint Laurent’s $98 perfume.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
Thankfully, this launch means that perfuming your hair is more affordable than ever.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 9 Dec. 2024
Brooklyn Candle Studio has created the perfect candle to perfume your early bird routine with smells of pear, bergamot, jasmine, gardenia, and amber woods.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfume
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The steam created from the heated lemon water loosens the debris, and the lemon creates a clean, fresh scent throughout.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Edwards grew up immersed in the sights and sounds of construction — the scent of sawdust and the hum of machinery hauling lumber.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Its peppermint fragrance is stronger than that of the peppermint (Mentha x piperita) that is commonly grown in herb gardens.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
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Products with fragrances can also irritate the skin.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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The sea notes take some time to reveal themselves—you’ll first notice smoky styrax and rich oud, which gives the fragrance an earthy and almost gasoline-like aroma.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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The interaction between the spirit and the wood over the years develops the complex flavors, beautiful color and signature aromas that attract worldwide attention.—
Jeremy Kasler,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Perfume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfume. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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