Definition of fragrancenext
as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell the fragrance of lilac trees in full bloom

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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 fragrance 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 The coating helps reduce static cling and most liquid fabric softeners also add fragrance to our laundry. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 L’Entrepiste Dawn Whispers, for example, is a musk scent with notes of hazelnut milk and wood, resulting in a particularly experiential fragrance. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fragrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragrance
Noun
  • Salicylates can also give scents a warm, enveloping, skin-like quality.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 28 June 2026
  • Wipe the microwave with a cloth to easily remove grime and leave a fresh lemon scent.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
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  • His-and-hers hydrotherapy facilities each have a vitality pool, aroma-steam room, sauna, ice fountain and experience showers.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
  • Industry experts recommend choosing products based on aroma, terpenes, and considering THC as merely one factor among many.
    Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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  • The Willy Chavarria show was air-conditioned, pumped with Xinú perfume and felt expensive.
    Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Instead, the category has recently evolved into something nuanced, blending new, unusual accords and creamy textures to create sophisticated, emotionally complex perfumes.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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“Fragrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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