to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance
the fans are used to odorize the air outside the confectioner's shop in order to lure more passersby
On a soft spring afternoon in Portugal’s rugged Alentejo, the air is scented with citrus and the temperatures are finally climbing.
—
Ingrid Abramovitch,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
This year, brands are betting big on banana, scenting their latest launches with the distinctly sweet and utterly nostalgic aroma in time for the hot season ahead.
While historic details are celebrated, modern updates have been added, too, including aesthetic luxuries like hallways perfumed with a proprietary scent from Naxos Apothecary.
—
Eleni N. Gage,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
Each bite is perfumed with heady cinnamon, floral vanilla, and earthy ras el hanout.
—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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