perfume

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Perhaps the book’s greatest feat is its depiction of the historical moment when the modern overpowered the ancient—a world, now lost, of floridly costumed courtiers, fabled princes, exotic vices and perfumed palaces.

From The Wall Street Journal

Depending on the season, fields are filled with a variety of greens, cucumbers, eggplants, tomatoes and peppers, while herbs like basil, black sage, rosemary and marjoram perfume the gardens.

From Los Angeles Times

Each time, she seemed more substantial—her hair pulled back with “a single, white rose,” her perfume smelling of “freshly gathered violets.”

From Literature

Off heat, fold in lemon zest — the volatile oils hit the warm crumbs and bloom instantly, perfuming them.

From Salon

The steakhouse creamed spinach, perfumed with nutmeg and unapologetically rich.

From Salon