perfume

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A member of the public was killed after handling the delivery device, a discarded perfume bottle, triggering the largest Western expulsion in decades of Russian diplomats alleged to be spies.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Puig, which is also still family-controlled, sells perfume, fashion, makeup and skin-care products, from brands including Carolina Herrera, Charlotte Tilbury, Byredo and Dr. Barbara Sturm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The achievements come despite lukewarm reviews for the record, with The Telegraph saying it had "all the emotional heft of a perfume advert".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Her father, an Air Force veteran and son of Greek immigrants, introduced her to “the miracle of seeds” and to the delicious perfume of sweet peas.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

The robot heard classical music, she smelled flowery perfume, and when her eyes opened she saw a wrinkled face.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown