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
• ottos
• 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
• fragrancies
• musks
• attars
• savours
• redolences
• ottos
• bouquets
• malodors
• 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
• savours
• 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

From slam dunks to signature scents, Shaquille O’Neal’s latest venture proves fragrance can be powerful, personal, and affordable. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025

Sewell has been working with the Science of Wellness program from IFF for the past three years, which pulls from more than 40 years of neuroscientific research into how scents can influence the brain’s emotional and memory senses. —Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025

Multiple pests or unusual stains and scents may signal an infestation. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025

That unexpected contrast is a hallmark of the fragrance, as the two ingredient blends evolve over time and are in stark contrast from the classic olfactory pyramid upon which most scents are built. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025

Fragrance brand Noyz dropped last summer with sleek black and white packaging and scents like Unmute, which has hints of black plum, madagascar vanilla and crisp amber. —Natalie Jarvey, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2025

This allows our canine friends to differentiate 30,000 to 100,000 scents. —Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025

But recently, companies large and small have examined this dynamic more literally, creating scents that evoke individual garments, materials, and ideas associated with style. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2025

Connect it to Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant to schedule scents and light colors with your phone or voice. —Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025