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also otto
as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell
exuding the attar of jasmine, the beautifully bejeweled woman set off for the ball
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Recent Examples of attar
Their flowers in pale pink or white are an afterthought to the plethora of scents – peppermint, lemon, chocolate, nutmeg, apple, ginger, apricot, attar of roses, and cinnamon, among others – that their leaves transmit upon being rubbed or crushed.
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025
Also known as attars or absolutes, essential oils are made from fruits and plants.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Queen Charlotte had an entire room at Windsor Castle dedicated to her snuff collection, her favorite of which was named Violet Strasbourg, a blend mixed with bitter almonds, ambergris, and attar.
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 May 2023
Costa Brazil’s Aroma mimics Amazonian resin with clearwood, myrrh and patchouli; Régime des Fleurs Tears is a woody incense undercut by the freshness of green cognac oil; and subscription-only brand Ffern’s latest takes a lush rose attar in a new and spicier direction via ho wood.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 23 June 2022
He’s also got pomegranate molasses, which is the red juice cooked down to a syrup; Aleppo pepper, an aromatic chile powder; tahini, homemade from sesame seeds and olive oil; and attar, a sugar syrup made with rose water or orange blossom water.
—BostonGlobe.com, 30 Mar. 2021
Try the Künefe dessert, made with spun pastry called kataifi, soaked in attar syrup, and layered with melted, unsalted cheese.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 12 June 2022
Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025
Also known as attars or absolutes, essential oils are made from fruits and plants.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Queen Charlotte had an entire room at Windsor Castle dedicated to her snuff collection, her favorite of which was named Violet Strasbourg, a blend mixed with bitter almonds, ambergris, and attar.
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 May 2023
Costa Brazil’s Aroma mimics Amazonian resin with clearwood, myrrh and patchouli; Régime des Fleurs Tears is a woody incense undercut by the freshness of green cognac oil; and subscription-only brand Ffern’s latest takes a lush rose attar in a new and spicier direction via ho wood.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 23 June 2022
He’s also got pomegranate molasses, which is the red juice cooked down to a syrup; Aleppo pepper, an aromatic chile powder; tahini, homemade from sesame seeds and olive oil; and attar, a sugar syrup made with rose water or orange blossom water.
—BostonGlobe.com, 30 Mar. 2021
Try the Künefe dessert, made with spun pastry called kataifi, soaked in attar syrup, and layered with melted, unsalted cheese.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 12 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attar
Noun
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The steam created from the heated lemon water loosens the debris, and the lemon creates a clean, fresh scent throughout.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Edwards grew up immersed in the sights and sounds of construction — the scent of sawdust and the hum of machinery hauling lumber.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Its peppermint fragrance is stronger than that of the peppermint (Mentha x piperita) that is commonly grown in herb gardens.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
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Beccari highlighted that Vuitton introduced its first fragrances almost a century ago, referring to Heures d’Absence from 1927 and Je, Tu, Il from 1928.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After a few minutes, the air clears, giving way to a perfume that smells salty and gritty, like a rocky coast.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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For instance, the terpene limonene, known for its citrus scent, can be found in perfumes and candles, offering a refreshing and uplifting aroma.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Attar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attar. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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