Perfume Terminology

noun a fragrant essential oil, typically obtained by distillation from flowers or herbs

adjective relating to or resembling attar

• The attar is a highly concentrated perfume oil derived from botanical sources.
• My grandmother always wears attar because she loves its natural scent.
• I bought some attar from the market and it smells amazing!
• The attar of roses filled the room, creating a romantic atmosphere.

noun the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, that determines its character

• The essence of the research study lies in its methodology and findings.
• The essence of a good movie is a captivating storyline.
• The essence of a perfect burger is the juicy patty and melted cheese.
• In literature, the essence of a poem can be found in its underlying themes and emotions.

noun a pleasant or sweet smell

• The fragrance of the flowers in the garden was absolutely enchanting.
• I love the fragrance of freshly baked bread in the morning.
• That perfume has a killer fragrance that everyone loves.
• The fragrance of success lingered in the air as he accepted the award.

noun the introduction of a new element or quality into something

• The doctor prescribed an infusion of antibiotics to treat the infection.
• I heard that they are offering a new infusion at the spa for relaxation.
• Let's grab some coffee with an extra infusion of energy before the meeting.
• The infusion of new ideas into the project helped it to succeed.

noun a substance with a strong, earthy scent, typically used in perfumes and colognes

• The musk from the deer is often used in perfumes.
• I love the smell of musk in colognes.
• That musk scent is so strong, it's like a punch in the nose.
• The musk of success lingered in the air after his big promotion.

adjective describing a smell that is strong or unpleasant

• The flowers emitted a sweet and odorous fragrance.
• The garbage can was so odorous that I had to hold my nose.
• That gym bag is seriously odorous, dude.
• His words were as odorous as a pile of rotting garbage.

noun a mixture of aromatic substances enclosed in a bag or box to scent clothing or a room

• The pomander was filled with fragrant herbs and spices to ward off unpleasant smells.
• She carried a pomander in her purse to keep it smelling fresh.
• I love the way this pomander makes my room smell like a fancy hotel.
• Her laughter was like a pomander, spreading joy wherever she went.

noun a small, decorative bottle, typically used to hold perfume or other liquids

• The elegant flacon held the expensive perfume.
• I love the design of this flacon, it's so pretty!
• Check out this cool flacon I found at the thrift store.
• The flacon symbolized luxury and sophistication in her eyes.

noun a term used in perfumery to describe the trail of scent left behind by a fragrance

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• The sillage of the perfume lingered in the room long after she had left.
• I could smell the sillage of her cologne from across the room.
• That perfume has such a strong sillage, it's like a cloud around her.
• The sillage of her presence could be felt even though she was miles away.

noun Aromancer is a noun that refers to a person who practices aromancy, which is the art of using scents and fragrances for magical or spiritual purposes.

• The aromancer used essential oils to create a calming atmosphere in the room.
• My friend is training to become an aromancer and learn all about different scents.
• I heard that new shop sells all the cool stuff for aspiring aromancers.
• She had a way of manipulating scents like an aromancer, creating a sense of nostalgia with just a whiff.