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 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 Like fruit itself, these fragrances can be tart, crisp, bitter, juicy, sweet, or some combination of all five. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 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 Earlier in July, Moroney joined the lineup of country stars launching their own fragrances. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Bringing a beloved line of fragrances from the ’90s to 2026 isn’t all warm, fuzzy feelings and rainbows, though. Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 27 July 2026 Those aspects are shown in the spa’s stucco and Venetian terrazzo, soft, neutral hues, and more; though there’s plenty Dior elements, too, with its fragrances on display and other soft touches. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 July 2026 Authorities allege Carter would order thousands of dollars’ worth of high-end fragrances online before contacting retailers to initiate returns. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
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Noun
  • Normal mice were drawn to the scents—but not mice whose granule cells had been silenced by optical fibers that the researchers implanted in the animals’ brains to switch these cells on and off.
    Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 29 July 2026
  • The American Kennel Club said these scents can be hidden in different places, including a container, like a box or briefcase, on or inside an object either outside or inside, or even buried in a container underneath sand or in water.
    Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • The wines and spirits division continued its recovery with a 5 percent increase in organic sales, while perfumes and cosmetics remained under pressure, registering a 1 percent decline.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
  • The wines and spirits division rose 5%, and perfumes and cosmetics were down 1%.
    Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • His 2023, a blend of 87 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 9 percent Cabernet Franc, and 4 percent Petit Verdot, has aromas of cigar box, brown baking spices, and red raspberry.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 30 July 2026
  • We’re attracted to the appearance and the aromas of other humans because those are our friends and our family and our mates.
    Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 30 July 2026

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“Fragrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrances. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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