Definition of fragrancynext
as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell the fragrancy of roses on a warm summer evening

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Noun
  • Frying is an art, perhaps plied nowhere with such efficiency and aplomb as at this lively lunch counter, where the very air seems to crackle and the scent of pork incites the blood.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • Their strong scent and low growth habit make onions suitable companion plants for many vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
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  • According to Kristina Strunz, managing director, Southeast Asia & Oceania, fragrance is its strongest category, accounting for the majority of sales.
    Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
  • Add in the signature fragrance, a welcome cup of tea, and live music that plays throughout the day, and this has to be one of the most Chinese-style hotel lobbies in Beijing’s top echelon of hotels.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Don’t miss Shinrin-Yoku, a crisp and delicate Japanese-style rice lager, or the ever-popular Sightglass IPA, built on a pilsner malt base with aromas of berry and key lime.
    Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
  • Don’t skip the almond extract—a small splash deepens the cherry flavor and gives the filling its bakery-style aroma.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
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  • Fennel, cumin, coriander and black pepper perfume sistani, another round flatbread with barley mixed into the wheat flour for a nutty taste and pliant crumb.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
  • It’s been two years since Bella Hadid launched Orebella, and this week, the model dropped a new range of body and hair perfume mists.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 May 2026
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“Fragrancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrancy. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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