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fragrances

noun

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 In the first half of 2026, sales of Cavalli fragrances grew 8 percent. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Shop your favorite category or keep scrolling for the year's favorite fragrances, body mists, and candles. — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026 Bowe advised using a gentle cleanser so skin does not feel squeaky-clean afterward, swapping gritty scrubs for hydrating exfoliating serums and skipping fragrances and essential oils. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 In addition to his glitzy looks for celebrities and public figures of all realms, Mackie also tried his hand at retail in the ‘80s, launching lines of lingerie, fine jewelry and fragrances. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The candles and diffusers are made with proprietary formulas, featuring the highest percentage of oil in the industry, with fragrances made by master perfumers that utilize the most important ingredients. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Nature has blessed certain types of carnivorous plants with pretty colors, pleasant fragrances, and sticky, sugary emissions, all the better to attract and trap its prey. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026 In late summer, Gap launched a new suite of perfumes modelled off the brand’s beloved fragrances of the nineteen-nineties—Grass, Heaven, Dream, and Om—in no small part to appeal to wistful elder millennials who miss spritzing themselves at the mall. — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 If fruity fragrances lean too sweet for your liking and clean scents feel too minimalist, citrus perfumes may be the ideal middle ground. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragrances
  1. scents
  2. perfumes
  3. aromas
Noun
  • Taken together, these masterworks mirror Prieto’s own process, which often uses chance as a springboard for composition and which harnesses ephemera — memories, scents, poems, or even architectural fragments — to create new work.
    — Jill Singer, Curbed, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Known for universally appealing fragrances and timeless, minimalist design, NEST home scents complement any style or decor -- perfect for gifting or treating yourself.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of scents
Noun
  • Turning points of his firm include becoming the exclusive licensee for Versace perfumes in 2005, with the first scent Bright Crystal kick-starting a track record of successful fragrance franchises for the brand.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Heavily scented sprays, perfumes and essential oils can be a problem for dogs with allergies, sensitive skin or respiratory issues.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfumes
Noun
  • Friday afternoon brought entertainment on 11 stages, a tempting hodgepodge of aromas from 50-plus food vendors and street tents filled with offerings from 125-plus artists as Oakland County’s 28-year tradition kicked off the first of four days.
    — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Macabeo adds floral aromas to the finished wine, while Xarel-lo adds body, and Parellada adds fruit flavors.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of aromas

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“Fragrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrances. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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