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 spending more than a decade considering a venture in the beauty or fashion industry, the wife of country superstar Jason Aldean launched VADA, a fragrance brand inspired by someone close to her heart. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

One day, online shops could let customers sample scents before ordering – although the right fragrances would need to be available at the receiving end. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

According to fragrance company Goldfield & Banks, an 18-degree increase in temperature degrades perfume twice as fast. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026

Xinú, launched in 2017 by Verónica Peña, Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena, is similarly a rising star in the niche fragrance world. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 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