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

Among the luxury boutiques at The Somerset Collection are Balenciaga, Chanel fragrance and beauty, Dior, Hermès, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, Moncler, Saint Laurent and Versace. —Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024

Customize the fragrance by adding a few drops of essential oils to the dryer balls to keep laundry smelling cleaner longer. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024

According to Zamora, the fragrance of the yellow marigold flower, also known as the cempasúchil, its Aztec name, is said to lead souls from their burial places to their family homes. —Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

Cavalcante offers a heads-up, though—the fragrance is quite strong! —Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 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