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Recent Examples of perfume
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
In the first quarter, sales in the perfume and beauty category were down half a point to 129 million euros, while sales in the home and jewelry category were up 6.1 percent to 256 million euros.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Menthol aroma with bergamot and citrus flavours, refreshing and perfumed.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The homey perfume of apples, cinnamon and vanilla always manages to coax my husband and daughter out of their beds.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
In the first quarter, sales in the perfume and beauty category were down half a point to 129 million euros, while sales in the home and jewelry category were up 6.1 percent to 256 million euros.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Verb
Statues of rulers, such as Egypt’s Berenice II, were also perfumed, Brøns finds.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Menthol aroma with bergamot and citrus flavours, refreshing and perfumed.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfume
Noun
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There’s a fragrance-free option, which dries down to have zero scent on the skin.—
Kristin Canning,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
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The formula is also conditioning, thanks to shea butter, non-sticky, and has a delicious sweet scent.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 May 2025
Noun
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In 2022, a federal law required the FDA to develop guidelines for disclosing fragrance allergens in certain SPF products by July 2024, the report stated.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Many Torti fragrances focus on single-note essences, capturing the essence of raw materials in their most authentic form.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The sweet, earthy aroma after a late August rainstorm.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
17 May 2025
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Pronounced aromas of charred oak, caramelized banana, vanilla bean, and fresh-baked cornbread are featured on the nose.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Perfume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfume. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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