clary sage
noun
ˈkler-ē- 
: an aromatic mint (Salvia sclarea) of southern Europe that is widely cultivated especially as an ornamental
called also clary
Example Sentences
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Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022 This citrus and woody aromatic scent is immediately recognizable as a modern classic due to its key notes of bergamot, clary sage, and patchouli—the perfect blend for men that ooze confidence and represent the very best of an independent lifestyle. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 May 2022 Tisdale's favorite for nighttime — paired with the Lavender Cloud scent (cardamom, clary sage, cocooning must) and Soothe & Comfort paired with Cashmere Vanilla (mandarin, amber, jasmine absolute, cedarwood). Sarah Han, Allure, 18 July 2022 This is an eau de toilette that features notes of bitter orange, red apple, pink peppercorn, cypress, clary sage, sandalwood, cedarwood, and Akigalawood. The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 June 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 Even the scents blended into this fragrance evoke images of untamed wilderness just begging to be explored; crisp siberian pine, juniper, and calabrian bergamot mix flawlessly with notes of canadian fir, clary sage, pimento, and leather. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 May 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 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 See More
Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022 This citrus and woody aromatic scent is immediately recognizable as a modern classic due to its key notes of bergamot, clary sage, and patchouli—the perfect blend for men that ooze confidence and represent the very best of an independent lifestyle. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 May 2022 Tisdale's favorite for nighttime — paired with the Lavender Cloud scent (cardamom, clary sage, cocooning must) and Soothe & Comfort paired with Cashmere Vanilla (mandarin, amber, jasmine absolute, cedarwood). Sarah Han, Allure, 18 July 2022 This is an eau de toilette that features notes of bitter orange, red apple, pink peppercorn, cypress, clary sage, sandalwood, cedarwood, and Akigalawood. The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 June 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 Even the scents blended into this fragrance evoke images of untamed wilderness just begging to be explored; crisp siberian pine, juniper, and calabrian bergamot mix flawlessly with notes of canadian fir, clary sage, pimento, and leather. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 May 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 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 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English clarie, from Anglo-French sclaree, from Medieval Latin sclareia
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above