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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Small details like candles, flowers, and subtle scents can instantly elevate the mood and set the perfect tone.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026 -
The team then developed two ways to present ancient scents to the public.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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For amorous moments, choose fragrances that pull you in, but don’t overpower.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the consumer beauty category, the company is investing in Rimmel and CoverGirl, while Adidas fragrances continue to expand globally.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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For its Mixed Tapes initiative, Initio partnered with French electropop group Kid Francescoli to create soundscapes based on five of the company’s perfumes.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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The business sells a selection of perfumes, hand sanitizers, body oils, lotions and more.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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The judges tasted and inspected each one, breathing in the aromas and examining the laminate on the exteriors, while attendees watched from behind the glass-panel walls in Rebel Bread’s new bakery.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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Alongside the artifacts that inspired this project, the team recreated the aromas of mummification in ancient Egypt.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Attars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attars. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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