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

The fragrance is meant to last for two to four months without any effort on your part (no lighting candles or plugging in warmers and electric diffusers). —Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026

And Roberts isn’t the only fan of the fragrance. —Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026

For the singer, Chance is a fragrance that helps to calm her nerves before getting on stage. —Denni Hu, Footwear News, 11 Jan. 2026

White flowers will add fragrance to your patio or deck all year long. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 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