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 Shop the best fragrances to layer, including D&S and Durga Steamed Rainbow and Cyklar Sex Musk Roll-On Perfume Oil, from $24. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 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 report also highlights a move toward fragrances that evoke comfort, indulgence, and emotional connection. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 That same year, the Olsens turned 18 and became the presidents of Dualstar, licensing their likeness to clothing, accessories, fragrances, home goods, and even their own Barbie dolls for Mattel. Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026 Whether that means trading heavier winter fragrances for something brighter, packing a beachy body mist for vacation, or simply craving a scent that feels a little lighter and easier to wear in the heat. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026 The hypoallergenic face serum is free from potentially irritating ingredients, such as parabens and synthetic fragrances, too. Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
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Noun
  • Inspired by the Alps of northern Italy, each of the six scents captures a moment, place or object from founder Ermenegildo Zegna’s life, preserving memory through fragrance.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Another practice involved staff stuffing insects, herbs and different scents into the leaves of lettuce heads, offering the adolescent skunks another challenge that would put their developing foraging skills to the test.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
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  • With a history that stretches back to 1221, this is considered the world’s oldest pharmacy, where Dominican friars produced medicinal tinctures and perfumes.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 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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  • Black and oolong teas are not roasted, but oxidized to bring out different aromas.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Last but not least, Banana Blend, which centers around one of the most popular fruity aromas right now.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026

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

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