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Recent Examples of perfume
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
It is sometimes referred to as frangipani in honor of a 16th-century Italian family by that name who manufactured a perfume with a scent resembling that of plumeria blossoms.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
The Jamaican mountain air clung close, warm and perfumed with sage.
—Essence, 22 July 2025
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Noun
Body lotion, a small bottle of perfume, or a travel-size cologne can all fit nicely without breaking the budget.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
It is sometimes referred to as frangipani in honor of a 16th-century Italian family by that name who manufactured a perfume with a scent resembling that of plumeria blossoms.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
Perhaps the most minimalistic option on this list, Diptyque’s Electric Diffuser is perfect for perfuming a small space with fine French fragrance.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
The Jamaican mountain air clung close, warm and perfumed with sage.
—Essence, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfume
Noun
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The executive also highlighted the launch of a new Borsalino fragrance called White Iris complementing the Black Iris scent introduced last February.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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This set of six includes scents like lavender, menthol and eucalyptus, vanilla and orange, grapefruit, watermelon, and peppermint, each made with natural essential oils.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While prolonged exposure to Castile soap (think jobs that require your hands to be submerged in Castile soap formulas for an extended period of time) can cause skin irritation and dryness, the gentle, fragrance-free formula typically doesn’t cause irritation when used properly.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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From universally flattering makeup picks and designer fragrances to skincare staples, multi-use hair tools and indulgent self-care treats, these crowd-pleasing gifts are a great choice for any beauty lover.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The nose is captivating with aromas of brown sugar, caramel corn, and vanilla mingle with wood and a hint of cherry.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Focus on the aroma, colors, and textures of the food on your plate.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Perfume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfume. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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