fragrances

Definition of fragrancesnext
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 Our Take on the Scent Having sampled hundreds of fragrances over decades of reporting on fashion and beauty, Eau Parfumée Thé Impérial, is a winner. Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026 Choose from beautiful designs and amazing fragrances including Coffee + Cream, Mint + Eucalyptus, Sandalwood + Vanilla, Spice + Fire, Juniper + Citronella and more. ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 Home fragrances, cleansing gels, moisturizing lotions and candles by L’Artisan Parfumeur are scattered across the rooms. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 The fragrances are vegan, cruelty-free, use cotton wicks, and are made without phthalates or lead. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 Here, experts share the best spring fragrances to incorporate into your home. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026 Their fragrances are very light. Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 Ahead, discover our perfect Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom, including design-forward decor, luxurious linens, delicious fragrances, accents for the outdoors, and even a few last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas (After all, a gift box goes a long way). Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026 Look for arnica gels formulated without dyes, fragrances and parabens, which are chemical preservatives. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragrances
Noun
  • Its menthol resin scents the forest, encouraging deep breaths in time with the Atlantic surf on Itapororoca beach, forever within earshot.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Crafted by the world's top perfumers, Laundry Sauce's signature scents are bold, complex, and long-lasting -- more luxury cologne than laundry detergent.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Smelling my mother's perfumes last night was like opening the floodgates.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Sensory stations will allow visitors to discover the olfactory notes that define the perfumes for women and men.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The season brings natural aromas like florals and herbs that signal a new beginning.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
  • These pioneering chemists from IQUEMA also spearheaded other astonishing, detailed archaeological initiatives that determined the compositions of old wine and aromas of the Roman Empire and of the mortars used in the Domus of Salvius, in the present case.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026

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“Fragrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrances. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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