REDOLENCES Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

redolences

noun

plural of redolence

as in scents

a sweet or pleasant smell breathed in the redolence of the apple orchard

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as in smells

the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose the redolence of fir trees always reminds me of Christmas

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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

Definition of scents

Noun

Multisensory journeys have been developed to immerse clients in the rituals, music and smells inspired by the lifestyles of these destinations.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
In June, a fire east of downtown in a massive frozen-food warehouse left neighbors to endure weeks of foul smells and frustration.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of smells

Noun

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, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of fragrances

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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