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Madagascar jasmine

Madagascar jasmine

7.4
A fragrant liquid taken from the plant's flowers and used in perfumes
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : extracto de jazmín de Madagascar
  • Ingredient lists often label the extract simply as Madagascar jasmine when sourced from stephanotis plants.

Examples

  • The fragrance of Madagascar jasmine is truly enchanting.

  • The new fragrance features Madagascar jasmine as a prominent note among citrus and sandalwood accords.

  • The perfumer added a hint of Madagascar jasmine to the base to enhance the floral heart.

  • I love the scent of Madagascar jasmine in perfumes.

  • The fragrance of Madagascar jasmine brings a fresh, floral scent to the perfume.

  • Many perfumes use Madagascar jasmine as a key ingredient for its sweet and exotic aroma.

  • The custom fragrance was enhanced with notes of Madagascar jasmine, making it uniquely appealing.

How Floral

tuberose
1 9.9
rose water
1 3.1
Madagascar jasmine
  • Specialized
7.4
lavender
35 1.6

Surface Forms

Madagascar jasmine singular
Madagascar jasmines plural

Morphology

Madagascar + jasmine

This is a straightforward place + noun composition: Madagascar + jasmine yields jasmine that comes from Madagascar (or the scent/extract derived from that plant). A B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer this specific variety or perfume note, so there is no idiomatic or metaphorical shift obscuring the meaning.

Etymology

Madagascar jasmine in perfume making means the floral scent or extract from the plant's white flowers, because those waxy blooms give a rich smell like jasmine. That's why perfume makers list it as a perfume note or ingredient.