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- jasmine 1a
variants
or less commonly jessamine
ˈje-smən,
ˈje-sə-mən
1
a
: any of numerous often climbing shrubs (genus Jasminum) of the olive family that usually have extremely fragrant flowers
especially
: a tall-climbing semievergreen Asian shrub (J. officinale) with fragrant white flowers from which oil is extracted for use in perfumes
b
: any of numerous plants having sweet-scented flowers
especially
: yellow jessamine
2
: a light yellow
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Related Articles Retrospect is nuanced; there are notes of bergamot, pear, jasmine, and musk, plus aldehydes that are inherent to classic perfumes like Chanel No. 5.
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Claire Sullivan, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
Top notes of black cherry and cherry liqueur get a bitter edge with almond, while jasmine, sandalwood, vetiver, and cedarwood add a sultry, woodsy edge—as if cherries sprang from moonlight forests instead of sunlit orchards.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Once the jasmine and neroli have settled, the base notes of serenolide Musk and ambrette create a soft, comforting finish.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024
Its hydrating formula is thanks to combination of jasmine wax and plum oil, which allows Dior Addict to deliver 24 hours of hydration and and six hours of show-stopping colors.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
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Claire Sullivan, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
Top notes of black cherry and cherry liqueur get a bitter edge with almond, while jasmine, sandalwood, vetiver, and cedarwood add a sultry, woodsy edge—as if cherries sprang from moonlight forests instead of sunlit orchards.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Once the jasmine and neroli have settled, the base notes of serenolide Musk and ambrette create a soft, comforting finish.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024
Its hydrating formula is thanks to combination of jasmine wax and plum oil, which allows Dior Addict to deliver 24 hours of hydration and and six hours of show-stopping colors.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
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jasmine
noun
jas·mine
ˈjaz-mən
variants
or jessamine
ˈjes-(ə-)mən
: any of numerous often climbing shrubs that are related to the olive and have extremely fragrant flowers
also
: any of various plants noted for sweet-scented flowers
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