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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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Ari Stark, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Both perfumes share the same notes of orange, jasmine, and patchouli.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Try adding a pretty, fragrant lavender shrub and climbing roses, for instance, along with jasmine and foxglove in rustic pots on your front porch.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Here, juicy pink dragon fruit meets soft jasmine, creamy vanilla, and sheer musk, coming together in an airy, skin-hugging fragrance that feels effortlessly addictive.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
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Ari Stark, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Both perfumes share the same notes of orange, jasmine, and patchouli.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Try adding a pretty, fragrant lavender shrub and climbing roses, for instance, along with jasmine and foxglove in rustic pots on your front porch.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Here, juicy pink dragon fruit meets soft jasmine, creamy vanilla, and sheer musk, coming together in an airy, skin-hugging fragrance that feels effortlessly addictive.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
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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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