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 With hundreds of thousands of women’s fragrances flooding the market (and that’s putting it mildly) finding your signature scent or building out a fragrance wardrobe can quickly lead to sensory overload. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 Franchise-wise, Armani Beauty has Privè, with unisex couture fragrances; Giorgio Armani, which is premium, and Emporio Armani, embodying the brand’s younger, urban facet. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026 On the fashion side, aespa has been selected as an ambassador for luxury fashion houses, Korean cosmetics and skincare, sportswear, watches, footwear, fragrances, contact lenses, and lifestyle brands. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Xavier agrees and says that today’s fruity fragrances are often balanced with florals, cedar, cardamom, woods, musks, or aromatic notes to create depth and elegance. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026 Some might be product category-specific (like fragrances), point multiplier sales for Beauty Insiders, or maybe the retailer is hosting a sale only for VIB-tier members. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2026 With local vendors selling everything from clothing, thrift and vintage pieces, beauty products, candles, jewelry, fragrances and more, this Indie Market promotes a rotating list of merchants. — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Skip The Fragrance And Disinfectants One of the biggest misconceptions is that homeowners should spray disinfectants or fragrances into the vents to eliminate odors. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 Matcha fragrances are another summer scent West expects to see—err—smell a lot. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragrances
  1. scents
  2. perfumes
  3. aromas
Noun
  • There are fog machines, rainstorm fans, seat shaker amplifiers, flashing strobe lights and strong scents, according to Regal’s website.
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Plush robes, signature scents and bespoke bath amenities have become expected.
    — Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of scents
Noun
  • Nothing is as refreshing as splashing on one of the best citrus perfumes on a hot, sticky summer day.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Where does one even begin when narrowing down the best perfumes for women?
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of perfumes
Noun
  • For bourbon to be classified as bourbon, it must be aged in brand-new, charred oak barrels, and that charring produces a lot of these flavors and aromas as well.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • From nostalgic, cult-favorite scents to its latest launches, the brand consistently delivers memorable aromas.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of aromas

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