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
Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
In other words, our favorite gourmand perfumes offer a nuanced take on the hyper-sweet scents we were obsessed with growing up.
—Pia Velasco, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
Both perfumes share the same notes of orange, jasmine, and patchouli.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The world of fragrance has made a comeback of epic proportions in the past few years, with people shopping for their own signature scents with the help of social media experts and trying out new perfumes like never before.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The business sells a selection of perfumes, hand sanitizers, body oils, lotions and more.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Try to find a product free of perfumes and additives that might harm plants.
—Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
The best hair perfumes can make your strands smell as good as the rest of you, without committing to a full wash day.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 29 Jan. 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
L’Artisan Parfumeur, which has 45 perfumes, also carries candles and bath and body products.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
In other words, our favorite gourmand perfumes offer a nuanced take on the hyper-sweet scents we were obsessed with growing up.
—Pia Velasco, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
Both perfumes share the same notes of orange, jasmine, and patchouli.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The world of fragrance has made a comeback of epic proportions in the past few years, with people shopping for their own signature scents with the help of social media experts and trying out new perfumes like never before.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The business sells a selection of perfumes, hand sanitizers, body oils, lotions and more.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Try to find a product free of perfumes and additives that might harm plants.
—Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
The best hair perfumes can make your strands smell as good as the rest of you, without committing to a full wash day.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 29 Jan. 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
Noun
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Small details like candles, flowers, and subtle scents can instantly elevate the mood and set the perfect tone.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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The team then developed two ways to present ancient scents to the public.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For amorous moments, choose fragrances that pull you in, but don’t overpower.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the consumer beauty category, the company is investing in Rimmel and CoverGirl, while Adidas fragrances continue to expand globally.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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French oak is commonly used to mature Cognac and wine, but it is also used to finish American whiskey to bring particular aromas and notes of baking spice to the palate.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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The judges tasted and inspected each one, breathing in the aromas and examining the laminate on the exteriors, while attendees watched from behind the glass-panel walls in Rebel Bread’s new bakery.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Perfumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfumes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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