fragrance

noun

fra·grance ˈfrā-grən(t)s

Synonyms of fragrance next

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

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

: the quality or state of having a sweet odor

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 Their latest fragrance, Ouranon, exists between both aromas and balances herbals with dry woody notes. —

India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 Nov. 2023 Contact Dermatitis Contact dermatitis is a reaction to an allergen or irritant, such as fragrances, hair dyes, and shampoos. —

Anthea Levi, Health, 14 Nov. 2023 Juniper Get fragrance, beautiful blueberries, and hardy greenery all in one. —

Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2023 Kush Perfume is for noses that have an aversion to overly sweet or floral fragrances; this perfume has notes of rhubarb and tulip against a base note of powdered musk and amber, resulting in a subtle scent that feels like a traipse through the woods and lasts all day. —

Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 9 Nov. 2023 The fragrance was created by Dior Perfume’s creative director, Francis Kurkdjian, while the bottle design comes from Baby Dior’s artistic director, Cordélia de Castellane. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2023 Think about where your garden could use height, color or fragrance to greatest effect. —

Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2023 From there, the P.F. Candle Co. team took their home fragrance expertise into the wild and evaluated the aromas. —

Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023 Fresh wreaths have the shortest lifespan, and for the most part, the difference between types of greenery is fragrance (Kloner recommends cedar or Norfolk pine). —

Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023 See More

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