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 fragranceThere are traces of these iconic villains in every product—from majestic packaging (such as a poison apple soap dispenser and a dragon castle candle holder) to two haunting fragrances.—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025 The couple has two daughters together and has launched businesses and fragrance lines.—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025 The base is anchored with vanilla and benzoin, giving the fragrance a warm, resinous finish that lingers for hours on skin.—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025 Coppola became the face of Jacobs’ Daisy fragrance and she and her dad Francis also appeared together in a Louis Vuitton ad for Jacobs.—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fragrance
The Tequila is floral and aromatic, featuring aromas of cooked and fresh agave, enhanced by a subtle floral sweetness and tropical fruit notes, especially banana, guava, and pineapple.
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Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
For the most delicious variety, food enthusiasts should follow the aromas to the most concentrated locations with bold gastronomic ambitions.
Fragrances and photosensitivity Certain ingredients in perfumes and colognes can cause photosensitivity, a reaction where the skin becomes more susceptible to UV damage.
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Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Just spray on a bunch of perfume, this 30-year-old bottle of YSL Paris that my mom gave me.
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