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scent

noun as in smell, aroma

verb as in detect, smell

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“Personally, I’m skipping the Strawberry Frosted pits,” Altman said, referring to one of the deodorant scents from the Native collection.

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Coty in August said it was making a big push into fragrance mists, which are lighter than traditional perfumes and gaining popularity as consumers layer scents and look for lower-priced treats.

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But on occasion, as the wind died down, a light scent of rubber made its way through the air.

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Visitors will encounter pollinator gardens alive with butterflies and hummingbirds, color-themed landscapes, and cascading water features, all designed to reflect the beauty of Southern California’s environment with scents of rosemary, jasmine and chaparral.

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By four minutes, the foul stench was gone, replaced by an "average burnt rubber" scent.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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