How to Use clary sage in a Sentence

clary sage

noun
  • With clary sage and neroli oil, one handful is enough to loosen tense shoulders and a stiff neck.
    — Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • 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
  • Heart notes are cistus leaves, leather accord, clary sage, and wild lavender.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 June 2022
  • These are followed by middle notes of clary sage, peach, apricot and lavender.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • 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
  • Middle notes feature spicy red saffron, as well as herby lavender and clary sage.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • This fresh yet smoky scent features absinthe with eucalyptus and spearmint over a base of clary sage.
    — Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
  • 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
  • As the refreshing notes wash over you, they will be deepened by lavender, clary sage, peach and apricot.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • In the middle are floral and earthy notes of clary sage, geranium flower and ambermax.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The longer-lasting parfum boasts a deeper woody and aquatic fragrance with clary sage heart, bergamot heart and rosemary essence.
    — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • It’s made with notes of fresh eucalyptus, spearmint, lemon zest, and clary sage that transform my space into a relaxation zone.
    — Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
  • This category includes herbaceous, green scents such as fresh grass, rosemary, thyme, clary sage, and lavender.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022
  • The heart has notes of clary sage, iris and solar rose, while the base comprises styrax resin, sandalwood, evernyl notes and a suede accord.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • This eucalyptus and orange scented candle is sweetly underlined with herbal clary sage and musky white patchouli.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 29 Jan. 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • The magnesium salt flakes loosen up tight shoulders and soothe tired feet, as lavender and clary sage oil turn the day's stresses into far-off, distant memories.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • 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

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