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 best plants that repel pests naturally Some plants earn their reputation as pest fighters because their natural oils and scents are simply too strong for bugs to tolerate. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026

The brand expanded into fragrance with its Best of Beauty-winning Honey Infused Hair Perfumes in several dreamy scents, including classic Wildflower Honey, floral Wild Rose, and vibrant Lavender Berry. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026

Although the highest level fan was a little loud, the air purifier was effective at quickly getting rid of the scents and pollutants quickly. —Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026

When interactions are necessary for feeding, staff have been wearing bear masks and furs covered with natural scents. —Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026

Men’s deodorants often have fresh, spicy or musky scents, while women’s tend to be floral. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026

Regardless, both brands are hopeful for this emerging interest in Korean scents. —Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 12 May 2026

Give your plants the right amount of sun and water to maximize their scents, and deadhead spent blooms. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026

Synthetic scents created in a lab, which Chanel also uses, are essential to modern perfumery, Blanc said. —Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 3 May 2026

Verb

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