fragrance

noun

fra·​grance ˈfrā-grən(t)s 

1

a

: a sweet or delicate odor (as of fresh flowers, pine trees, or perfume)

b

: something (such as a perfume) compounded to give off a sweet or pleasant odor

2

: the quality or state of having a sweet odor

Synonyms of fragrance

• scent
• aroma
• perfume
• fragrancy

Choose the Right Synonym for fragrance

fragrance, perfume, scent, redolence mean a sweet or pleasant odor.

fragrance suggests the odors of flowers or other growing things.

the fragrance of pine

perfume may suggest a stronger or heavier odor.

the perfume of lilacs

scent is very close to perfume but of wider application because more neutral in connotation.

scent-free soaps

redolence implies a mixture of fragrant or pungent odors.

the redolence of a forest after a rain

Examples of fragrance in a Sentence

a flower with a lovely fragrance

the fragrance of lilac trees in full bloom

Recent Examples on the Web

Investigators also seized boxes that had been resealed and were ready to ship, packages containing modeling clay instead of fragrance products, additional modeling clay, a heat gun, glue and packaging materials, according to the Sheriff’s Office. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

The slightly musky, your-skin-but-better fragrance oozes an expensive, sophisticated air. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026

The two-level space features the complete Louis Vuitton universe, spanning women’s and men’s collections, including leather goods, accessories, ready-to-wear, shoes, watches, fine jewelry, beauty, fragrance and book publishing. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Not to mention, this soap has the most soothing, cozy, warm fragrance. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

fragrance

noun

fra·​grance ˈfrā-grən(t)s 

: a sweet, pleasant, and often flowery or fruity smell