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Recent Examples of perfume
Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Amazon has your favorite classic colognes and perfumes on sale right now.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Hot and humid climates will soon be replaced by cool and crisp temps, Halloween paraphernalia will line department store shelves and the smell of pumpkin spice has already begun to perfume the air.
—Roshae Hemmings, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
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Noun
No perfume or makeup helps a 2-6 record look great.
—Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Amazon has your favorite classic colognes and perfumes on sale right now.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
With showy wine-red blossoms that perfume the garden with the distinctive aromas of chocolate and vanilla from mid-summer through fall, chocolate cosmos entices butterflies and curious gardeners alike.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Hot and humid climates will soon be replaced by cool and crisp temps, Halloween paraphernalia will line department store shelves and the smell of pumpkin spice has already begun to perfume the air.
—Roshae Hemmings, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfume
Noun
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The scent of hay recalls a memory of summer camp.—
James Somers,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The scent of smoke and the rhythm of song fill what silence the storm left behind.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Made in collaboration with Givaudan’s Custom Essence and manufactured in Italy, the fragrance is priced at $75 for a 20-ml bottle that fits in the palm of a hand.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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The fragrance-free formula nourishes both scalp and lengths, with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, ceramides, and niacinamide working together to hydrate, strengthen, and support a healthier hair environment.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The scent combines notes of charred hardwood, carbon clove, saw dust and powder smolder to achieve an aroma similar to that of a smoky old fashioned.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Wander among vendors selling paintings, handmade jewelry, and local crafts as the aroma of cooking treats fills the air.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Perfume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfume. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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