fragrances

plural of fragrance
as in scents
a sweet or pleasant smell the fragrance of lilac trees in full bloom

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Recent Examples of fragrances The house also has a long-standing collaboration with L’Oréal Luxe, which for more than two decades has developed and distributed globally high-end fragrances such as Flowerbomb, Spicebomb and Bonbon. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 June 2026 For starters, Alta offers double the olfactory possibilities of the original collection, launching with 10 distinct fragrances. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 June 2026 The Latest Oceanic Summer Scents On a scale of briny-gateway fragrances to delightfully dank, shop the newest wave of oceanic perfumes. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026 The company said its strongest category was fragrances, which now makes up 12% of all revenue. Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 June 2026 Over the following four, nearly five decades, the small, boutique label has grown into a major fashion house, turning out ready-to-wear apparel, runway-ready high fashion, accessories, jewelry, footwear, and fragrances. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026 But other mixtures of various fragrances and waxes were more successful, and by 2020, the family began gifting their homemade candles to family and friends. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026 Read on for some of the best fresh fragrances to wear any time of year, or even for the full year-round. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 May 2026 For this reason, Daniel recommends opting for wipes that don’t contain alcohol, dyes or fragrances. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragrances
Noun
  • Finding the perfect balance between sweet and savory or floral and woody is difficult when using conventional scents, says Christine Nagel, a perfumer for Hermès.
    Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
  • At night, rosemary, jasmine, and lemon scents the air and a galaxy of lanterns light the way to the bar.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • An InStyle editor spoke with fragrance experts about the 12 best perfumes to wear this summer.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 May 2026
  • French accessories — lace, millinery, cosmetics, jewelry and perfumes — began appearing in American stores as early as 1910, just as WWD began its coverage of the growing fashion industry, with Cartier’s jewelry and Louis Vuitton’s iconic trunks leading the charge.
    Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • The nose offers distinctive aromas of citrus, peppery spice, vanilla, and cooked agave.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Turn To Natural Deterrents Essential oils and hot peppers deter squirrels thanks to their strong aromas.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026

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“Fragrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrances. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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