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

Turn To Natural Repellants Natural repellants can erase the pheromone scent trails left behind, which can attract more beetles.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
In fact, memories and scents are so interconnected that it’s widely believed there’s no such thing as a universally appealing smell.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of scent

Noun

The green contains glucosinolates, the compounds behind its sharp aroma and bitter kick.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
The simmering curry filled the air with the aroma of coconut milk and red curry paste, while chicken thighs were wet brined in a dining room booth.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of aroma

Noun

InStyle rounds up eight cinnamon perfumes worth adding to your fragrance rotation this fall.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
This year’s release includes products like face masks, serums, lifting creams and perfumes, from brands like Balmain, Caudalie, Dolce & Gabbana, Sulwhasoo, Sunday Riley and Tarte, among others.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of perfume

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