doftar

Dof tar is a term used in Malay and Indonesian to denote a fragrance or scent, typically a pleasant one. It is a more formal or literary word than everyday terms such as wangi or harum. In everyday speech, speakers often use aroma, bau, or wangi, while doftar tends to appear in poetry, descriptive prose, product descriptions, and marketing materials for perfumes and scented products.

The precise origin of doftar is not widely documented, but the term has historical usage in Malay and Indonesian texts and carries connotations of a refined or distinctive scent. It is generally associated with nuance and elegance rather than a simple odor.

Dof tar can describe a specific fragrance character, such as doftar bunga (flower fragrance), doftar kayu (wood scent), or doftar manis (sweet fragrance). It can also refer to the overall impression of a fragrance, particularly in descriptions of perfumes and scented goods.

In cultural and industry contexts, doftar is used to evoke sensory imagery in literature and marketing. In the cosmetics and fragrance sectors, doftar labels help communicate intended scent profiles to consumers, complementing lists of notes and testing descriptions.

See also: Aroma, Wangi, Harum, Fragrance, Perfume.