How to Use clary sage in a Sentence

clary sage

noun
  • At the top, De Los Santos has notes of clary sage and mirabelle, the latter of which is a fresh, fruity scent.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • In the middle are herby and earthy notes of cedar leaves, tarragon and clary sage.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • In the middle are herb and fruit notes of lavender, clary sage, peach and apricot.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • With clary sage and neroli oil, one handful is enough to loosen tense shoulders and a stiff neck.
    Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Essential oils such as clary sage, and bergamot and a range of herbs give a fresh and earthy fragrance.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022
  • The notes that make up this gorgeous classical cologne are tarragon, clary sage, citrus and green notes at the top.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Heart notes are cistus leaves, leather accord, clary sage, and wild lavender.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 June 2022
  • That metaphor for love is captured with notes of salt grains, freesia, jasmine, clary sage, tonka bean and cashmere wood.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 25 May 2021
  • These are followed by middle notes of clary sage, peach, apricot and lavender.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • As the refreshing notes wash over you, they will be deepened by lavender, clary sage, peach and apricot.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • In the middle, this cologne has fruity notes of peach and apricot, as well as herby and subtly floral clary sage and lavender.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • The citrus and woody notes of bergamot, clary sage, and patchouli are herbaceous, masculine, and bright enough to set the night on fire and spark your inner wild side.
    Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2022
  • One of the perfume’s most distinctive scents is clary sage, which will remind you of a walk through a peaceful glen in springtime.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 June 2022
  • The Polo Intense is one of our favorites for its woody-yet-refreshing vibe, made with notes of basil oil, spearmint, and clary sage oil.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 19 Feb. 2022
  • Creamy, warm, and inviting Tolu leads you towards its namesake balsam via top notes of juniper berry, clary sage, and Muguet.
    Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2021
  • In the middle are floral and earthy notes of clary sage, geranium flower and ambermax.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
  • It is deepened with alluring lavender and clary sage floral tones and sweet touches of peach and apricot.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Testers also loved the subtle scent, which incorporates the warm, woodsy smells of black pepper, clary sage, and bergamot with the brighter scents of coconut oil and grapefruit.
    Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 23 Jan. 2020
  • As these top notes tantalize the senses, they will be deepened by spicy tarragon, refreshing cedar leaves, and clary sage.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • With raving 5-star reviews, the fragrance highlights the top note of bergamot, a middle note of clary sage, and a base note of patchouli to encapsulate a uniquely fresh scent.
    Rolling Stone, 20 May 2022
  • This family is characterized by fresh plant and herb notes, such as lavender, clary sage, thyme, and rosemary.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Mar. 2022
  • Natural notes of clary sage, geranium, lemon, blood orange, green vetiver and patchouli enhance the fire with its woody heart.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The unforgettable blend of woody and citrus aromas features enticing top notes of bergamot, patchouli, and clary sage.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022
  • This category includes herbaceous, green scents such as fresh grass, rosemary, thyme, clary sage, and lavender.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022
  • Featured on Shark Tank, this oil is made from a rejuvenating blend of jojoba, grapeseed, tea tree and clary sage seed oil, and has a zesty, citrus-like fragrance that'll last throughout most of the day.
    Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2020
  • Roman chamomile, which has a bright, apple-like scent; clary sage, with its rich, sweet scent; and the floral notes of geranium and lavender (all available inexpensively at most health food stores).
    Sarah Jio, Woman's Day, 11 Nov. 2010
  • Náu’s Floral Cream Deodorant ($15) is a remarkably nongreasy concoction made with sweat-wicking rice bran oil and clary sage.
    New York Times, 6 July 2021
  • This eucalyptus and orange scented candle is sweetly underlined with herbal clary sage and musky white patchouli.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 29 Jan. 2021
  • However, geranium, clary sage and ambroxan add depth before the dry-down, lending to the scent’s maturity.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Oils that can cause uterine contractions are a definite no-no during pregnancy—and that list includes some common ones like cinnamon, clove, rosemary, and clary sage.
    Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 13 Oct. 2023

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