variants
also ottos
as in scents
a sweet or pleasant smell
exuding the attar of jasmine, the beautifully bejeweled woman set off for the ball
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Noun
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For Diptqyue, camellia oil is the star ingredient, with hair mist alternatives for many of their most popular scents, including Fleur de Peau.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026 -
Our top pick is the CalmNFiz Shower Steamers, which come with eight relaxing scents like grapefruit and lavender.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But many room sprays contain harsh, migraine-inducing synthetic fragrances that leave much to be desired.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
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Individual components—such as wetness indicators, adhesives, dyes and fragrances—would also fall under the disclosure requirements.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sorce’s signature perfumes only add to the fairytale.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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His fragrance, Three Flowers, became one of the most successful perfumes of its time.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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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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“Attars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attars. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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