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

After three runs that Wang said sold out, IPis extended the project with a podcast and two fragrances tied to the production. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026

In 2024, while still at DCDX, Roth had the opportunity to work on an advertising campaign for fragrance company Le Monde Gourmand at in-person events with communities like those on which Offline now focuses. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026

Just plug it in, choose your essential oil fragrance and select your timer setting. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

This isn’t a holiday-specific activity, either; Sephora offers fragrance sampler kits year-round! — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Nov. 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