ATTAR Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

attar

noun

ˈa-tər

variants also otto

Definition of attar

as in scent

a sweet or pleasant smell exuding the attar of jasmine, the beautifully bejeweled woman set off for the ball

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Recent Examples of attar The current portfolio already has attars, the pure oils that are part of a ritual. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Their flowers in pale pink or white are an afterthought to the plethora of scents – peppermint, lemon, chocolate, nutmeg, apple, ginger, apricot, attar of roses, and cinnamon, among others – that their leaves transmit upon being rubbed or crushed. — Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025 Take the attar trail in the town of Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh, famous for the distilling of scents. — Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2025 Also known as attars or absolutes, essential oils are made from fruits and plants. — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025 Queen Charlotte had an entire room at Windsor Castle dedicated to her snuff collection, her favorite of which was named Violet Strasbourg, a blend mixed with bitter almonds, ambergris, and attar. — Lauren Puckett-Pope, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 May 2023

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Noun

These aren’t leather scents (new cars, edgy jackets, saddles), which have been done since 1781, when The House of Creed first made Royal English Leather for King George III.

— Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
With consistent use, our top picks also helped improve the appearance of discoloration, bumps, and uneven tone, while offering a pleasant scent and comfortable wear.

— Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of scent

Noun

These casual spaces will draw you in with the aroma of baked cheese, usually with a barrel of buñuelos (perfectly round, crisp cheese balls) frying at the entrance.

— Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver Candle Salt & Stone’s best-selling santal and vetiver scent brings the aroma of a crackling bonfire, minus the excessive smoke inhalation.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of aroma

Noun

Cheerful images of daisies and sunflowers, culled from hardware store seed packets and perfume advertisements, sit alongside micrographs of cells and other elements invisible to the naked eye.

— Ryan Sullivan, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Scent Beauty, which is behind Sabrina Carpenter’s Sweet Tooth fragrance line and Megan Moroney’s recent perfume venture, has tapped Yoana Land as chief financial officer.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of perfume

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