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

2

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

3

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

Using scents like green apple or berries will fill your home with a great aroma without compromising on any cleaning. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026

Surround yourself with the colors and scents of the tropical plants, plus learn about the secrets of the local awapuhi plant from the florists themselves. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026

Peppermint is a classic starting point, but the real magic is in blending scents to create something personal. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026

The scents include lemon grass, lavender, ocean breeze, lilac, watermelon, sweet orange and sandlewood. —Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026

Choose from five great scents or opt for unscented; the aluminum-free formula doesn't stain clothes. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026

Both basil and marigolds have strong scents that are appealing to humans but are a deterrent for some of your garden's most destructive pests. —Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026

Hence, the scents will need to be reapplied regularly, especially after rain. —Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026

Similarly, the brand is launching candles for $135 each in scents Gold, Coral, Celadon and Cowrie, in addition to incense and an accompanying porcelain holder, which respectively will sell for $55 and $240. —James Manso, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 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