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
Ryan Brennan
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Floral perfumes, deodorants and even certain moisturizers can make things worse.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Smelling my mother's perfumes last night was like opening the floodgates.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Sensory stations will allow visitors to discover the olfactory notes that define the perfumes for women and men.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Fliers will get cozy with their fellow passengers, however, so crumbs, strong perfumes and bedsharing are forbidden.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
This is the season to embrace perfumes that don’t overwhelm but rather float on the skin, enhancing your natural allure with every warm breeze.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Fliers will get cozy with their fellow passengers, however, so crumbs, strong perfumes and bedsharing are forbidden.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
In these muffins, orange juice does just that, while the fruit’s zest perfumes the batter.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 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
Floral perfumes and scented deodorants attract them.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Floral perfumes, deodorants and even certain moisturizers can make things worse.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Smelling my mother's perfumes last night was like opening the floodgates.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Sensory stations will allow visitors to discover the olfactory notes that define the perfumes for women and men.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Fliers will get cozy with their fellow passengers, however, so crumbs, strong perfumes and bedsharing are forbidden.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
This is the season to embrace perfumes that don’t overwhelm but rather float on the skin, enhancing your natural allure with every warm breeze.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Fliers will get cozy with their fellow passengers, however, so crumbs, strong perfumes and bedsharing are forbidden.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
In these muffins, orange juice does just that, while the fruit’s zest perfumes the batter.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 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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Using scents like green apple or berries will fill your home with a great aroma without compromising on any cleaning.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Surround yourself with the colors and scents of the tropical plants, plus learn about the secrets of the local awapuhi plant from the florists themselves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The fragrances are super yummy, and the formulas are incredibly hydrating.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 Apr. 2026
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Strong Fragrances Strong fragrances from perfume, soap, or cleaning products can trigger an asthma attack.—
Sanja Jelic,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their 2022 Bullnose Syrah is inky purple in the glass with aromas of violet, black cherry, and cherry cola.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Over time, this will dull the flavors, flatten the aromas, and shorten the beer's shelf life.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Perfumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfumes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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