fragrance

noun

fra·​grance ˈfrā-grən(t)s 

1

a

: a sweet or delicate odor (as of fresh flowers, pine trees, or perfume)

b

: something (such as a perfume) compounded to give off a sweet or pleasant odor

2

: the quality or state of having a sweet odor

Synonyms

• aroma
• attar
• otto
• balm
• bouquet
• fragrancy
• incense
• perfume
• redolence
• scent
• spice

Choose the Right Synonym for fragrance

fragrance, perfume, scent, redolence mean a sweet or pleasant odor.

fragrance suggests the odors of flowers or other growing things.

the fragrance of pine

perfume may suggest a stronger or heavier odor.

the perfume of lilacs

scent is very close to perfume but of wider application because more neutral in connotation.

scent-free soaps

redolence implies a mixture of fragrant or pungent odors.

the redolence of a forest after a rain

Examples of fragrance in a Sentence

a flower with a lovely fragrance

the fragrance of lilac trees in full bloom

Recent Examples on the Web

The group recently released a unisex fragrance Black Rose, named after their beloved fans. —Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024

Puig tapped a similar playbook, of using fashion to sell fragrance through deals with Carolina Herrera, Nina Ricci and Jean Paul Gaultier in the decades that followed. —Clara Hernanz Lizarraga, Fortune Europe, 25 Apr. 2024

What doesn’t go into our body goes onto our bodies—such as fragrances, shampoos, makeup, and other personal care products, which can be heavy in phthalates in particular. —Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024

While not on the dance floor, partygoers had a chance to sample the fragrances themselves, plus Carolina Herrera's new blush and lipstick shades. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024

Some wipes contain artificial fragrance, which some people like, while others try to avoid using on sensitive baby skin. —Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 18 Apr. 2024

This balm contains fragrance but has been tested to be hypoallergenic. —Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024

However, Kapoor warned fragrances can cause lip inflammation. —Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024

This classic Mediterranean herb is prized for its downy leaves, purple blooms, and strong, heady fragrance. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

fragrance

noun

fra·​grance ˈfrā-grən(t)s 

: a sweet, pleasant, and often flowery or fruity smell