Definition of fragrance
1a : 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
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Examples of fragrance in a Sentence
a flower with a lovely fragrance
the fragrance of lilac trees in full bloom
Recent Examples of fragrance from the Web
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Skin sells cosmetics, sun care, bath gel, body scrubs, face wash, moisturizer, hair products, fragrances and more.
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The company expects its cosmetics sales in China to overtake Japan this fiscal year, spurred by demand for Tom Ford lipsticks and Jo Malone fragrances.
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But for Jolie, the campaign isn’t only about fragrance.
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Then there was Harley-Davidson, which decided to move into cake decorating and fragrances.
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The actor/screenwriter has previously fronted for Gucci's men's fragrance as well as Gucci eyewear.
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Wired News Radio is organically grown and 100 percent fragrance-free.
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Synonym Discussion of fragrance
FRAGRANCE Defined for English Language Learners
fragrance
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: a pleasant and usually sweet smell
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: a perfume or cologne
FRAGRANCE Defined for Kids
fragrance
playDefinition of fragrance for Students
: a sweet or pleasant smell
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