as in incenses
to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance
roses perfumed the wedding chapel
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Recent Examples of perfumes
Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
His fragrance, Three Flowers, became one of the most successful perfumes of its time.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
To develop the fragrance—a pretty and refreshing blend of aldehydic rose, bergamot, orange blossom, sandalwood with subtle hints of spearmint and eucalyptus—the rapper collaborated with Givaudan, the fragrance house behind fan-favorite perfumes like Parfums de Marly Delina and Dior J’Adore.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
Earlier this year, a designer client purchased some fine and rare textiles and perfumes during an extensive trip to Italy that were unable to be shipped by the seller.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The bookshop would also sell my perfumes.
—Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, solid perfumes are enjoying a quiet resurgence.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
InStyle editors found and shared all the perfumes reportedly in Taylor Swift's rotation, from floral favorites to luxuriously warm and woody musks.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
When star jasmine blooms in late spring and early summer, a profusion of white, starlike flowers on its evergreen foliage perfumes the entire garden.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
It’s fortified with a splash of orange liqueur that faintly perfumes the custard.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
Noun
Sorce’s signature perfumes only add to the fairytale.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
His fragrance, Three Flowers, became one of the most successful perfumes of its time.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
To develop the fragrance—a pretty and refreshing blend of aldehydic rose, bergamot, orange blossom, sandalwood with subtle hints of spearmint and eucalyptus—the rapper collaborated with Givaudan, the fragrance house behind fan-favorite perfumes like Parfums de Marly Delina and Dior J’Adore.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
Earlier this year, a designer client purchased some fine and rare textiles and perfumes during an extensive trip to Italy that were unable to be shipped by the seller.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The bookshop would also sell my perfumes.
—Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, solid perfumes are enjoying a quiet resurgence.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
InStyle editors found and shared all the perfumes reportedly in Taylor Swift's rotation, from floral favorites to luxuriously warm and woody musks.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
When star jasmine blooms in late spring and early summer, a profusion of white, starlike flowers on its evergreen foliage perfumes the entire garden.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Markets brim with greens, citrus that perfumes the air and strawberries that’ll be a reminder of what they’re supposed to taste like.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
It’s fortified with a splash of orange liqueur that faintly perfumes the custard.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfumes
Noun
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While Sorce does have a large selection of its own signature scents, the store also carries a variety of other small, artisan brands including Pineward, Paraphrase Perfume and Deconstructing Eden.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Having grown up in Kiryat Malachi, Israel, in a family with deep roots in Iraq and Tunisia, Cohen remembers these powerful scents filling family cooking areas.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Choose from 10 fragrances, including Tomato, Lavender and Sunflower and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ingredients like alcohol and aluminum compounds, along with strong fragrances, may affect the skin.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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So did barbecue lighter fluid, dry cleaners, paints, deodorants, breweries, and the ethanol in the aromas from commercial bakeries.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Cooks tend the iconic grill in full view, sending up smoky aromas and satisfying sizzles that are the restaurant’s heartbeat.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Perfumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfumes. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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