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 Homeowners can borrow the same strategy by choosing one consistent scent for the entryway and main living areas rather than layering competing fragrances in every room. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026 The report defines functional fragrances as a subset of the fragrance category that goes beyond providing a pleasant scent to offer users specific therapeutic benefits. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 The fastest ways to lose that hotel feel include overusing plug-ins, which read as synthetic, and mixing too many competing fragrances at once. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026 Indiehouse allows customers to create their own fragrances through collaboration with artificial intelligence firm EveryHuman. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 June 2026 The Kardashians star has previously created fragrances with her sisters. Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 Floral may be a favorite all year, but try fragrances with warm and woody notes for fall or a spritz of spice for winter. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 Surfing the booming demand for niche fragrances, Esxence – The Art Perfumery Event wrapped up a packed 16th edition. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 From lip tints that leave just a hint of color to barely there fragrances, the mood is quietly wealthy and relaxed. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 June 2026
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Noun
  • The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’s Dinosphere exhibit incorporates scents into its immersive world, which transports visitors back to the Late Cretaceous period between 68 and 66 million years ago.
    RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
  • The strong, distinct scents of specific essential oils can prevent pests from entering the garden.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 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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