as in incenses
to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance
roses perfumed the wedding chapel
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Recent Examples of perfumes
Sandra Guzman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Hair perfumes are another way to add to your layering profile—and a particularly popular one, at that.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Phthalates also help lubricate substances and carry fragrances in personal care products, including deodorants; nail polishes; perfumes; hair gels, sprays or shampoos; soaps; and body lotions.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
After products recall, earning trust The store remodel includes the addition of a large fragrance section with perfumes candles, incense and hookah accessories.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Musk Musk is a substance obtained from the male musk deer that has a penetrating, persistent odor and is used in perfumes.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Skip perfumes, cologne and strong scents that may draw bees’ attention.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Sorce’s signature perfumes only add to the fairytale.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
His fragrance, Three Flowers, became one of the most successful perfumes of its time.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
It’s fortified with a splash of orange liqueur that faintly perfumes the custard.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
Noun
The sweet story Chocolate perfumes the air around Calle Fortaleza and Calle San José in Old San Juan as Blessie Casul prepares mocha coffee after mocha coffee out of her popular chocolaterie, Ferangi Chocolat.
—Sandra Guzman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Hair perfumes are another way to add to your layering profile—and a particularly popular one, at that.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Phthalates also help lubricate substances and carry fragrances in personal care products, including deodorants; nail polishes; perfumes; hair gels, sprays or shampoos; soaps; and body lotions.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
After products recall, earning trust The store remodel includes the addition of a large fragrance section with perfumes candles, incense and hookah accessories.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Musk Musk is a substance obtained from the male musk deer that has a penetrating, persistent odor and is used in perfumes.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Skip perfumes, cologne and strong scents that may draw bees’ attention.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Sorce’s signature perfumes only add to the fairytale.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
His fragrance, Three Flowers, became one of the most successful perfumes of its time.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Markets brim with greens, citrus that perfumes the air and strawberries that’ll be a reminder of what they’re supposed to taste like.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
It’s fortified with a splash of orange liqueur that faintly perfumes the custard.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfumes
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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
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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
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Given the collection's tropical theme, this particular iteration features notes of pineapple, guava, hibiscus, and other island aromas.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
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In an interview with Forbes, DeLeon described Three Hearts Rum rum as sticky toffee in flavor with aromas of wood, spices, candied orange and vanilla.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Perfumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfumes. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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