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

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, 29 Sep. 2026

The good news is there is a plethora of delicious and luxe new scents to choose from this season. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Sep. 2026

Scientists believe that the hundreds of olfactory receptors in a human nose can discern more than a trillion distinct scents. — Arthur Holland Michel, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Many niche fragrance brands—also called indie fragrance brands—put a lot of care and artistry into their formulations and view perfume as a true art, which is reflected in their scents. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026

Bath & Body Works has become a household name thanks to its iconic scents. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026

Many of the products are available in signature scents, including Cece, which was inspired by Cox’s own personal fragrance. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026

Grab a bottle for $45 on Amazon, and continue scrolling for more fan-favorite scents on my radar. — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026

Verb

Plug-ins tend to create scent shock at entry and inconsistent room transitions, because each device only scents the air around it and competes with any candles or sprays a homeowner has layered on top. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026

Bergamot scents a dish of Alpine trout and cauliflower purée, while one of his team is a forager from the region, and brings back clutches of pine needles and wild spinach. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026