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 Hotels increasingly use signature scents to shape their brands, but guests with asthma or chemical sensitivities say those fragrances can trigger headaches and other problems. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 And then there are Cyklar’s fragrances, which are a big part of what put the brand on the map. — Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026 Hermès Fragrance Miniatures Gift Set Macy’s has a new exclusive gift set that gets you four Hermès miniature fragrances for under $65. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Earlier this month, DeSorbo visited the reality TV veteran at the launch of her Sephora fragrances in New York City. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026 And fragrances follow suit with headier, richer notes that envelope you in the same cozy warmth. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Sep. 2026 Vanilla Skin is one of Phlur’s most popular fragrances, and for good reason. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026 Customers from out of state have come and made their own candles and fragrances just from hearing about it through TikTok and word-of-mouth, Salinas said. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragrances
Noun
  • The choreography is as important as the scents themselves, according to Austin.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • After that comes the decision to add finishes like frost, shimmer or glitter, as well as scents like vanilla, pink champagne and seasonal scents like chai tea and caramel.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • InStyle rounds up eight cinnamon perfumes worth adding to your fragrance rotation this fall.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
  • This year’s release includes products like face masks, serums, lifting creams and perfumes, from brands like Balmain, Caudalie, Dolce & Gabbana, Sulwhasoo, Sunday Riley and Tarte, among others.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Our wine ages for a full year in French oak, where the wood’s precise porosity allows just the right exchange with oxygen — softening the wine, concentrating its aromas and flavours, building complexity no machine can replicate.
    — Peter Hahn, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
  • And with aromas that run the gamut—from gourmands like Warm Vanilla Sugar to florals like Japanese Cherry Blossom—there’s bound to be a scent for everyone.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026

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

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