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damask rose
noun
: a hardy rose (Rosa damascena) widely introduced from Asia Minor and having large fragrant pink or white flowers that are the major source of attar of roses
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The cocktail party in the sand was set against Miami Beach’s crashing waves, Art Deco lifeguard towers, and scents of damask rose from Xerjoff’s CoExistence perfume created for The Great Elephant Migration.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
Pink Friday 2 perfume combines top notes of nectarine, pineapple and solar blooms with orange flower petals, pink mimosa and damask rose at the heart of the fragrance.
—Latifah Muhammad, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2023
Also, it's formulated with marine collagen, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, and soothing damask rose to help firm, smooth, lift, and hydrate the skin.
—elle.com, 22 Apr. 2023
Its oils are made with a cold-press process with high quality ingredients grown in Turkey, such as damask rose and lavender.
—Carrie Coolidge, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2023
Sweet fern protects the skin and promotes detoxing, damask rose reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and inflammation, and douglas fir adds hydrating nutrients to the skin.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022
In addition to priming the skin for a more radiant appearance, the formula also taps into our sense of smell with its array of essential oils, which include lavender, rose absolute, neroli, damask rose, and eucalyptus.
—Sara Miranda, Allure, 11 Feb. 2022
The floral heart spotlights damask rose, patchouli and benzoin.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 25 May 2021
Inspired by the Mamonde Garden in Seoul, South Korea, these products are all infused with floral essences, including damask rose for its soothing properties, hibiscus for moisture, and narcissus for replenishing the skin.
—Lauren Swanson, Allure, 2 Mar. 2018
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Word History
Etymology
obsolete Damask of Damascus, from obsolete Damask Damascus
First Known Use
1540, in the meaning defined above
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“Damask rose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/damask%20rose. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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