Synonyms of scents

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noun

plural of scent

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as in fragrances

a sweet or pleasant smell

the delightful scent of her perfume

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fragrances
• aromas
• perfumes
• fragrancies
• spices
• balms
• bouquets
• incenses
• attars
• essences
• odors
• redolences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stenches
• stinks
• reeks
• malodors
• fetors

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as in smells

the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose

dogs are able to detect scents that are far below the threshold detectable by the human nose

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smells
• aromas
• stenches
• fragrances
• sniffs
• odors
• perfumes
• whiffs
• spices
• savors
• musks
• fragrancies
• attars
• redolences
• malodors
• bouquets
• tangs
• stinks
• reeks
• incenses
• funks
• aromaticities
• fetors
• rancidities
• ambrosias

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verb

present tense third-person singular of scent

1

as in perfumes

to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance

fancy bars of soap scented with lavender

Synonyms & Similar Words

• perfumes
• incenses
• odorizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deodorizes
• stinks up

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as in sniffs

to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose

the dog scented a rabbit and suddenly took off

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smells
• sniffs
• inhales
• whiffs
• noses
• snuffs
• drinks (in)
• breathes
• snorts
• respires
• savors
• snuffles

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as in senses

to have a vague awareness of

he scented danger

Synonyms & Similar Words

• senses
• smells
• feels
• sees
• tastes
• notices
• perceives
• hears
• sights
• notes
• eyes
• witnesses
• expects
• looks (at)
• realizes
• remarks
• views
• anticipates
• suspects
• discovers
• learns
• regards
• distinguishes
• beholds
• spies
• finds out
• observes
• guesses
• discerns
• foresees
• espies
• catches on (to)
• supposes
• descries
• presumes
• divines
• speculates
• ascertains
• assumes
• conjectures
• foreknows
• surmises

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scents

Noun

In fact, Hadid recently revealed just how versatile the formula can be—slicking one of the scents through her hair to smooth back flyaways during her recent Vogue Beauty Secrets. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026

Essential Oils Essential oils like peppermint, tea tree, citronella, lavender, and eucalyptus all have very strong scents and can act much like cinnamon to disrupt pheromone trails. —Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026

It’s long been rumored that Taylor is a loyal fan of Tom Ford scents. —Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026

Taurus April 20 – May 20 The cosmic breeze is carrying fascinating scents, drawing you out of your comfort zone into curious explorations. —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026

Australian wines made from 100 percent Shiraz are often full-on powerhouses, from the first scents of blackberry, blueberry, violet, spice, and black pepper to tastes of black cherry, cassis, jalapeño, chocolate, and espresso that lead to a long, chewy finish. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026

Sure, there are plenty of rumors and speculations about her scents du jour, but these are the top three that are confirmed mainstays in her rotation. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 7 Mar. 2026

As a bonus, the fragrance of these hand-sanitizing mists is great, with scents like watermelon, mint, and lemon-lime. —Terri Peters, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026

Some compare sniffing isopropanol with a saline or water placebo, others with different aromatherapy scents such as peppermint or lavender, and others with conventional antiemetics. —Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026