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also otto
as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell
exuding the attar of jasmine, the beautifully bejeweled woman set off for the ball
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Recent Examples of attar
Their flowers in pale pink or white are an afterthought to the plethora of scents – peppermint, lemon, chocolate, nutmeg, apple, ginger, apricot, attar of roses, and cinnamon, among others – that their leaves transmit upon being rubbed or crushed.
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Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
Take the attar trail in the town of Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh, famous for the distilling of scents.
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Condé Nast Traveller,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2025
Also known as attars or absolutes, essential oils are made from fruits and plants.
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Bestreviews,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
Queen Charlotte had an entire room at Windsor Castle dedicated to her snuff collection, her favorite of which was named Violet Strasbourg, a blend mixed with bitter almonds, ambergris, and attar.
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Lauren Puckett-Pope,
Harper's BAZAAR,
5 May 2023
Costa Brazil’s Aroma mimics Amazonian resin with clearwood, myrrh and patchouli; Régime des Fleurs Tears is a woody incense undercut by the freshness of green cognac oil; and subscription-only brand Ffern’s latest takes a lush rose attar in a new and spicier direction via ho wood.
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Fiorella Valdesolo,
WSJ,
23 June 2022
Try the Künefe dessert, made with spun pastry called kataifi, soaked in attar syrup, and layered with melted, unsalted cheese.
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Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
12 June 2022
He’s also got pomegranate molasses, which is the red juice cooked down to a syrup; Aleppo pepper, an aromatic chile powder; tahini, homemade from sesame seeds and olive oil; and attar, a sugar syrup made with rose water or orange blossom water.
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BostonGlobe.com,
30 Mar. 2021
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
Take the attar trail in the town of Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh, famous for the distilling of scents.
—
Condé Nast Traveller,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2025
Also known as attars or absolutes, essential oils are made from fruits and plants.
—
Bestreviews,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
Queen Charlotte had an entire room at Windsor Castle dedicated to her snuff collection, her favorite of which was named Violet Strasbourg, a blend mixed with bitter almonds, ambergris, and attar.
—
Lauren Puckett-Pope,
Harper's BAZAAR,
5 May 2023
Costa Brazil’s Aroma mimics Amazonian resin with clearwood, myrrh and patchouli; Régime des Fleurs Tears is a woody incense undercut by the freshness of green cognac oil; and subscription-only brand Ffern’s latest takes a lush rose attar in a new and spicier direction via ho wood.
—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
WSJ,
23 June 2022
Try the Künefe dessert, made with spun pastry called kataifi, soaked in attar syrup, and layered with melted, unsalted cheese.
—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
12 June 2022
He’s also got pomegranate molasses, which is the red juice cooked down to a syrup; Aleppo pepper, an aromatic chile powder; tahini, homemade from sesame seeds and olive oil; and attar, a sugar syrup made with rose water or orange blossom water.
—
BostonGlobe.com,
30 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attar
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According to the brand, Dew & Light's popularity in Korea and Japan reflects a broader appreciation for scents that feel clean, delicate, and effortless—fragrances that complement your presence instead of announcing it.
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Use warm air and UV rays outside to naturally disinfect fabrics, make white clothes brighter, and get rid of musty odors, all while leaving behind a unique scent from fresh air that can’t be replicated in the dryer.
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The Best of Beauty-winning fragrance takes the skin-like scent and turns up the volume, amplifying its blend of bergamot, white musk, and amber for a warmer take.
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Whole-home systems avoid that pattern by sending the same fragrance through every vent at the same intensity, which keeps the experience consistent from room to room and turns scent into background rather than another household chore.
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Made with a mix of hazy, golden Bavarian-style hefeweizen and tangy, sweet-and-sour grapefruit soda, this beer features aromas of citrus zest and banana bread, and is a great option to sip poolside or during a camping trip.
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Thrilling smoky minerality on the nose with an abundance of floral aromatics that is laced with a citrus salinity, such as lemon confit, that has marked acidity and finishing aromas of seashell, making this a gorgeously gastronomic wine.
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Those compounds are naturally present in sweat or urine, and some pheromone perfumes also blend in essential oils to round out the scent.
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Some pheromone perfumes also contain essential oils to round out the scent profile.
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“Attar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attar. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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