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

Dior and Louboutin also have luxury beauty lines, while Dior and Cartier have major fragrance businesses. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026

There was also the Run space from WSN and ANDAM, featuring 12 designers across men’s, women’s, accessories and, for the first time, fragrance. — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

There are also plenty of familiar faces in the Offers page, including buy three, get one free promo, 75% off select items, and five for $28 wallflowers fragrance refills. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 July 2026

Avoid Fragrant Products That Attract Mosquitoes Using perfumed products may attract mosquitoes, especially those with sweet or fruity fragrances. — The Spruce, 2 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