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 Earlier at Macy’s, Gonzalez held divisional merchandise manager roles in fragrances, women’s shoes, handbags, accessories, jewelry and intimate apparel. — David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026 According to the Spate Popularity Index, gourmand fragrances saw an 85% year-over-year increase in popularity in 2026. — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026 Price cuts and pricey brands Companies known for affordable luxury including Tapestry, Estee Lauder and Birkenstock reported strong results on demand for apparel, bags, and fragrances priced well above $100. — Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Of course, Ginori 1735’s offering now extends beyond dinnerware and servingware into decor and home fragrances. — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 These Aera fragrances are deliberately pet-safe and smell incredible. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 Historically, the world’s elite automakers have not ventured into the realm of luxury fragrances. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026 Once dismissed as overly sweet, hyper-feminine, or adolescent, the best gourmand fragrances have since evolved. — Danielle James, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 Snag my mom’s signature scent, plus more Jo Malone London fragrances, below. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragrances
  1. scents
  2. perfumes
  3. aromas
Noun
  • In the same vein, the actress has been attracted to the world of scents.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The team also observed fewer responses to urine odors the test cats had previously sniffed after a few months, suggesting that cats have a long-term memory for urine scents.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of scents
Noun
  • Ahead, get a whiff of the vanilla perfumes that turn traditional notions of the note on their head.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • For almost 20 years, Xerjoff has specialized in exotic perfumes, crafting 170 original scents that are available in more than 130 countries around the world.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of perfumes
Noun
  • Straw colored in the glass, this wine has aromas of white flowers, green apple, honeydew melon, and lemon.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Cantina della Volta BrutRosso ($9 a glass) is a bold ruby red in the glass, with aromas of raspberry and strawberry.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of aromas

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“Fragrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrances. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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