perfumed

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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 • Mar. 4, 2026

John Lavelle exudes a perfumed whiff of modern camp in his portrayal of Orsini-Rosenberg, the fussy, backstabbing director of the Imperial Opera.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

The smell of sewage lightly perfumed the air.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

Outside the clinic, in a "Koala Rehab Centre" faintly perfumed by eucalyptus leaves, is a three-year-old recovering from a hysterectomy.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024

She flings her arms out when she sees us and envelops me in a tight, perfumed hug as if she hadn’t seen me this afternoon at the open house.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali