scented

adjective

scent·​ed ˈsen-təd 

: having scent: such as

a

: having a perfumed smell

b

: having the sense of smell

c

: having or exhaling an odor

Synonyms of scented

• fragrant
• aromatic

Examples of scented in a Sentence

a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room

Recent Examples on the Web

Chiggers avoid strongly scented flowers and herbs like marigolds, lavender, mints, sage and garlic. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 22 July 2026

During Cosmoprof, fragrance continued to extend beyond traditional perfume into body mists, scented body care, hair fragrances and alcohol-free options. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Most scented candles and incense release chemicals while burning that can harm little lungs. — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026

Plus, bunnies and deer leave its minty-scented, silvery foliage and pink or purple-blue spikes of blooms alone. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing scented

• hay-scented fern

Rhymes for scented

• dented
• rented
• tented
• vented
• assented
• augmented
• cemented
• consented
• contented
• demented
• dissented
• fermented

Kids Definition

scented

adjective

scent·​ed

: having scent

especially : filled with perfume