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 Launched in 1983 and operated by the Omani Sabco Group, the brand is known for its highly concentrated fragrances, which retail for $550 per 100-ml. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 The best scent picks at Dollar Tree Dollar Tree has leaned into the body mist trend with a rotating lineup of SPA Luxury sprays that mimic the soft, layered fragrances popular on social media. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026 Other features of laundry pods include their detergent strength, odor eliminators, color protectants, and fragrances. Katelyn Chef, Southern Living, 18 June 2026 Industry leaders, perfumers and trend trackers say the appetite for emotional, wearable and nostalgic fragrances is reshaping what counts as a summer staple. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 Lavender, vanilla, sandalwood and musk are the workhorse notes for fragrances meant to soothe, and lavender in particular has a deep evidence base. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 All the Cyklar fragrances are meant to be layered together. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 June 2026 Jaime has worked as an esthetician and is now the owner of J’AIME, a natural products boutique that offers fragrances and body care. Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 Amber Garrison, president of Elizabeth Arden & fragrances, agrees. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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Noun
  • Citrus, solar fragrances, fruity notes like peach and strawberry, and gourmand scents are leading the season’s biggest perfume trends.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
  • The intention for this breed was to work closely with hunters, so they're locked in on human cues, scents and retrieval.
    Pat Mueller, USA Today, 18 June 2026
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  • Wild beavers went extinct in the UK around 400 years ago, as humans hunted them for their fur, meat and scent gland secretions, which have a musky, vanilla-like fragrance and were used as food flavoring and in perfumes.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
  • Plus, here are the results of a recent survey of 5,200 local residents by the Japan Private Railway Association, which additionally found that strong perfumes worn by tourists, sitting styles, and even sneezing are all frowned upon.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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  • With a steady stream of tiny bubbles, aromas of strawberry, marzipan, and honeysuckle set the scene for brilliant effervescence and peach, pomegranate, and lavender flavors with a closing note of brioche.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
  • The Estate Blanc de Blanc, with its crisp aromas of ripe pear and fresh apple; Brut Rosé sparkling grenache, full of red fruit and raspberry; or the sparkling syrah are frequent favorites.
    Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 15 June 2026

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“Fragrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrances. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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