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

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Noun
  • The whisky opens with the scent of dark cherries, raisins, and Brazil-nut toffee, touched with marzipan and date caramel.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • From slam dunks to signature scents, Shaquille O’Neal’s latest venture proves fragrance can be powerful, personal, and affordable.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The lab is part of Unilever’s previously announced 100 million euros global investment to boost its in-house fragrance capabilities.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The process, called phototoxicity, happens when light-reactive chemicals from fragrances and other substances sit on the skin and are exposed to sunlight.
    Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Tequila is floral and aromatic, featuring aromas of cooked and fresh agave, enhanced by a subtle floral sweetness and tropical fruit notes, especially banana, guava, and pineapple.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • For the most delicious variety, food enthusiasts should follow the aromas to the most concentrated locations with bold gastronomic ambitions.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Fragrances and photosensitivity Certain ingredients in perfumes and colognes can cause photosensitivity, a reaction where the skin becomes more susceptible to UV damage.
    Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Just spray on a bunch of perfume, this 30-year-old bottle of YSL Paris that my mom gave me.
    R29 Team, Refinery29, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Fragrancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrancy. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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