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
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 May 2026
French accessories — lace, millinery, cosmetics, jewelry and perfumes — began appearing in American stores as early as 1910, just as WWD began its coverage of the growing fashion industry, with Cartier’s jewelry and Louis Vuitton’s iconic trunks leading the charge.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
But petrochemicals derived from oil and gas production are found in more than 6,000 products consumers use daily – including aspirin, keyboards, perfumes, contact lenses and vitamin capsules.
—Pippa Stevens,macklin Fishman, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Many commercial perfumes are made by the same small number of manufacturers, and Robertet has collaborated with several brands that Aldean and I saw on the Bloomingdale’s floor.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Feminine floral notes, warm earthy hints, subtle citrus touches, and robust musky undertones—these are what make up some the most beloved and reminiscent perfumes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Creating fragrances today People don't realize what goes into developing perfumes, according to Blanc.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Strong floral perfumes and deodorants also attract mosquitoes.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Floral perfumes, scented deodorants and even some lotions can attract mosquitoes.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 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
An InStyle editor spoke with fragrance experts about the 12 best perfumes to wear this summer.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 May 2026
French accessories — lace, millinery, cosmetics, jewelry and perfumes — began appearing in American stores as early as 1910, just as WWD began its coverage of the growing fashion industry, with Cartier’s jewelry and Louis Vuitton’s iconic trunks leading the charge.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
But petrochemicals derived from oil and gas production are found in more than 6,000 products consumers use daily – including aspirin, keyboards, perfumes, contact lenses and vitamin capsules.
—Pippa Stevens,macklin Fishman, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Many commercial perfumes are made by the same small number of manufacturers, and Robertet has collaborated with several brands that Aldean and I saw on the Bloomingdale’s floor.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Feminine floral notes, warm earthy hints, subtle citrus touches, and robust musky undertones—these are what make up some the most beloved and reminiscent perfumes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Creating fragrances today People don't realize what goes into developing perfumes, according to Blanc.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Strong floral perfumes and deodorants also attract mosquitoes.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Floral perfumes, scented deodorants and even some lotions can attract mosquitoes.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 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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Finding the perfect balance between sweet and savory or floral and woody is difficult when using conventional scents, says Christine Nagel, a perfumer for Hermès.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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At night, rosemary, jasmine, and lemon scents the air and a galaxy of lanterns light the way to the bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The house also has a long-standing collaboration with L’Oréal Luxe, which for more than two decades has developed and distributed globally high-end fragrances such as Flowerbomb, Spicebomb and Bonbon.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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For starters, Alta offers double the olfactory possibilities of the original collection, launching with 10 distinct fragrances.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The nose offers distinctive aromas of citrus, peppery spice, vanilla, and cooked agave.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Turn To Natural Deterrents Essential oils and hot peppers deter squirrels thanks to their strong aromas.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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“Perfumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfumes. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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