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
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
Floral perfumes and scented deodorants attract them.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Floral perfumes, deodorants and even certain moisturizers can make things worse.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Out this spring from Sourcebooks Landmark, The Library of Flowers follows Lucy Hua, who comes from a lineage of women that use magical perfumes to hold sway over the elite.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Sensory stations will allow visitors to discover the olfactory notes that define the perfumes for women and men.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
This is the season to embrace perfumes that don’t overwhelm but rather float on the skin, enhancing your natural allure with every warm breeze.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 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
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
Floral perfumes and scented deodorants attract them.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Floral perfumes, deodorants and even certain moisturizers can make things worse.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Out this spring from Sourcebooks Landmark, The Library of Flowers follows Lucy Hua, who comes from a lineage of women that use magical perfumes to hold sway over the elite.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Sensory stations will allow visitors to discover the olfactory notes that define the perfumes for women and men.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
This is the season to embrace perfumes that don’t overwhelm but rather float on the skin, enhancing your natural allure with every warm breeze.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 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
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The best plants that repel pests naturally Some plants earn their reputation as pest fighters because their natural oils and scents are simply too strong for bugs to tolerate.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The brand expanded into fragrance with its Best of Beauty-winning Honey Infused Hair Perfumes in several dreamy scents, including classic Wildflower Honey, floral Wild Rose, and vibrant Lavender Berry.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The latest batch of fragrances capture the very essence of the sun itself — in forms from sprays and spritzes, to creams and lotions.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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Those creating a one-of-a-kind experience — from the music to the fragrances — will survive.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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From music curation and glassware to the endless combinations of flavors, aromas, textures and colors inspired by the Riviera Maya, sgnature mixology is led by José Luis Hinostroza, bringing a contemporary and creative vision to every creation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Don’t miss Shinrin-Yoku, a crisp and delicate Japanese-style rice lager, or the ever-popular Sightglass IPA, built on a pilsner malt base with aromas of berry and key lime.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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“Perfumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfumes. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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