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 Every fragrance is developed, bottled, and packaged in Iceland, using native water and Icelandic alcohol. April Long, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025 The fragrance opens with this bright, fizzy combination of raspberry, orange flower, and mandarin that immediately lifts your mood. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025 The cruelty-free fragrance melds notes of pumpkin spice, nutmeg, frothed milk, musk, and sandalwood, and keeps you fresh all day long. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 9 Oct. 2025 The fragrance is equally luxe, blending ambrette seed, pear water, sandalwood, and white amber. Annie Blackman, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fragrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragrance
Noun
  • Subtle hints of vanilla bean and cocoa add sweetness and balance to the scent profile, and its black jar goes with just about anything.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
  • This partnership comes a few weeks after DedCool, best known for its detergent line, released incense in all three cult-favorite scents.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Adding your preferred aroma to a wool dryer ball is also possible.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The fruit and its peel can be used to add flavor to drinks or aromas to perfumes.
    Kirstyn Hill, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tiziana Terenzi’s bestselling Kirkè fragrance, the Italian perfume house has introduced Kirkè Overdose — an exclusive reinterpretation of the classic Kirkè scent.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Amazon has your favorite classic colognes and perfumes on sale right now.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Fragrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrance. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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