How does the noun fragrance differ from other similar words?
Some common synonyms of fragrance are perfume, redolence, and scent. While all these words mean "a sweet or pleasant odor," fragrance suggests the odors of flowers or other growing things.
the fragrance of pine
When can perfume be used instead of fragrance?
While the synonyms perfume and fragrance are close in meaning, perfume may suggest a stronger or heavier odor.
the perfume of lilacs
When might redolence be a better fit than fragrance?
The synonyms redolence and fragrance are sometimes interchangeable, but redolence implies a mixture of fragrant or pungent odors.
the redolence of a forest after a rain
How do scent and perfume relate to one another, in the sense of fragrance?
Scent is very close to perfume but of wider application because more neutral in connotation.
scent-free soaps
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Recent Examples of fragranceThe Knowles-Carter’s fragrance Cé Lumière will be sold at select Ulta Beauty stores and on the cosmetic retailer’s official website, marking its first availability beyond Knowles-Carter’s official website.—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025 Each flower also features a striking scent of citrus and honeysuckle, guaranteed to grace both your home and garden with its sweet fragrance.—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025 It's also released two new fine fragrances, Cherry Spritz and Watermelon Freeze, in recent months.—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025 The fine fragrance came about after years of brand loyalists requesting it, even selling out at Sephora within 24 hours of its launch.—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fragrance
My nightly shower regimen has turned into an everything shower, complete with subtle sea salt scents, scrubs, and body washes infused with nourishing and replenishing ingredients.
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Jessica Fields,
Essence,
8 May 2025
Lysol's Lavender & Cotton Blossom fragrance is available in a suite of Lysol products to disinfect or clean every room in the home, killing 99.9% of germs while leaving behind a refreshing scent!
Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
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Bring the fruity aroma and deeply comforting flavors of a classic banana bread to a new dessert, banana bread brownies.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
Both crushable drinks reveal unexpected layers of aroma and flavor, offering a fresh spin on the classics.
In the first quarter, sales in the perfume and beauty category were down half a point to 129 million euros, while sales in the home and jewelry category were up 6.1 percent to 256 million euros.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 May 2025
One such secret addresses the age-old issue of making your perfume last.
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