ATTAR Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

attar

noun

ˈa-tər

variants also otto

Definition of attar

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. — 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

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Noun

While scent cannot be experienced on screen, its mood, setting and emotion can.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Chai Épicé is certainly fitting for fall with its sexy, woodsy scent.

— Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of scent

Noun

As the latest installment in Xerjoff’s series of distinct collaborations, the Italian perfume house has partnered with Automobili Lamborghini to create a trio of distinctive fragrances.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
The shift toward more complex scents is evident in the way fragrance houses are reinterpreting gourmand notes.

— Danielle James, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of fragrance

Noun

And as the vocabulary around aroma becomes more precise, the industry has an opening to compete on something more meaningful than a number on a label.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
There’s no denying the ubiquitous allure to Jo Malone London blends—with a handful of perfumes across six fragrance families, there’s certainly an aroma for everyone.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of aroma

Noun

As the latest installment in Xerjoff’s series of distinct collaborations, the Italian perfume house has partnered with Automobili Lamborghini to create a trio of distinctive fragrances.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
With the perfume of white truffles permeating the air, truffle producers, chefs, hunters, travelers and other food enthusiasts gather at Piazza Garibaldi for the event.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of perfume

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