variants
also ottos
as in scents
a sweet or pleasant smell
exuding the attar of jasmine, the beautifully bejeweled woman set off for the ball
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Noun
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Finding the perfect balance between sweet and savory or floral and woody is difficult when using conventional scents, says Christine Nagel, a perfumer for Hermès.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026 -
At night, rosemary, jasmine, and lemon scents the air and a galaxy of lanterns light the way to the bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The house also has a long-standing collaboration with L’Oréal Luxe, which for more than two decades has developed and distributed globally high-end fragrances such as Flowerbomb, Spicebomb and Bonbon.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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For starters, Alta offers double the olfactory possibilities of the original collection, launching with 10 distinct fragrances.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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An InStyle editor spoke with fragrance experts about the 12 best perfumes to wear this summer.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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French accessories — lace, millinery, cosmetics, jewelry and perfumes — began appearing in American stores as early as 1910, just as WWD began its coverage of the growing fashion industry, with Cartier’s jewelry and Louis Vuitton’s iconic trunks leading the charge.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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The nose offers distinctive aromas of citrus, peppery spice, vanilla, and cooked agave.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Turn To Natural Deterrents Essential oils and hot peppers deter squirrels thanks to their strong aromas.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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“Attars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attars. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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