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

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Noun
  • The scent of hay recalls a memory of summer camp.
    James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The scent of smoke and the rhythm of song fill what silence the storm left behind.
    David Culver, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Made in collaboration with Givaudan’s Custom Essence and manufactured in Italy, the fragrance is priced at $75 for a 20-ml bottle that fits in the palm of a hand.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The fragrance-free formula nourishes both scalp and lengths, with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, ceramides, and niacinamide working together to hydrate, strengthen, and support a healthier hair environment.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The scent combines notes of charred hardwood, carbon clove, saw dust and powder smolder to achieve an aroma similar to that of a smoky old fashioned.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Wander among vendors selling paintings, handmade jewelry, and local crafts as the aroma of cooking treats fills the air.
    Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Buyers don’t want to be reminded of strong perfumes that resurface certain memories when touring a home, so rose scents of any kind should only be enjoyed after a homeowner is done touring their property.
    Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • When asked about the rate of gains for the niche and premium fragrance segments, Puig said it’s been about 10 years that the niche perfume category grows fastest among fragrance segments.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Fragrancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrancy. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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