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Recent Examples of perfume
Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
Famous clients include Jason Wu, who got married there and has designed a capsule collection inspired by (and available at) the hotel; Bella Hadid, who did a Vogue cover there; and Aerin Lauder, who launched her perfume there this year.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Eucalyptus cuttings will perfume your table with a unique, camphor-like aroma.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Aside from its fresh, invigorating scent, the perfume is only $13.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
Famous clients include Jason Wu, who got married there and has designed a capsule collection inspired by (and available at) the hotel; Bella Hadid, who did a Vogue cover there; and Aerin Lauder, who launched her perfume there this year.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
The goal is a box that stays fresher because waste is contained and removed efficiently, not because it’s perfumed into submission.
—Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Eucalyptus cuttings will perfume your table with a unique, camphor-like aroma.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfume
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Poor Hygiene Ever been on a plane and caught a foul scent?—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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It’s billed to bridge wellness, scent and self-expression.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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This hair fragrance blends fresh florals with honey for a long-lasting sweetness that isn’t overpowering or saccharine.—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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Roasty and savory like garlic butter before dessert, where fragrances can become an abnormal testament to a brief, unyielding safety.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Not to mention, the subtle rosemary and mint scent will fill your shower with a spa-like aroma.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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The flavorful new option is made by infusing the clean taste of Absolut vodka with the heat and aroma that comes from the peppers used to make the South’s most famous hot sauce.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Perfume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfume. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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