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Recent Examples of perfume
Annie Blackman, Allure, 16 Mar. 2025
Nearly four years into the category’s continued growth, players new and existing are increasingly iterating beyond the traditional eau de parfum format, leaning into fragrance oils, solid perfumes and body and hair mists.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 9 Dec. 2024
Brooklyn Candle Studio has created the perfect candle to perfume your early bird routine with smells of pear, bergamot, jasmine, gardenia, and amber woods.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Ancient societies used essential oils in cosmetics and perfumes (sound familiar?) for therapeutic, wellness, and hygiene purposes.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 16 Mar. 2025
Nearly four years into the category’s continued growth, players new and existing are increasingly iterating beyond the traditional eau de parfum format, leaning into fragrance oils, solid perfumes and body and hair mists.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
Thankfully, this launch means that perfuming your hair is more affordable than ever.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 9 Dec. 2024
Brooklyn Candle Studio has created the perfect candle to perfume your early bird routine with smells of pear, bergamot, jasmine, gardenia, and amber woods.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfume
Noun
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Her favorite scent is Highrise, which features notes of red currant, velvet plum, and amber, but there are three other fresh varieties to choose from.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2025
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Try teasing with scents, like a specific fragrance that turns you on.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, fragrances can also hide under different names.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2025
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No matter the setting, fragrance remains a special part of Elle’s daily self-care and her overall human experience.—
Martine Thompson,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bright, intense purple; heady aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, lavender and a hint of clove.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Rich in cultural traditions, different selections of these heirloom varieties favor different climates and geographies differently, offering a wide range of aromas and flavors.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Perfume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfume. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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