as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell the fragrance of lilac trees in full bloom

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How does the noun fragrance differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fragrance are perfume, redolence, and scent. While all these words mean "a sweet or pleasant odor," fragrance suggests the odors of flowers or other growing things.

the fragrance of pine

When can perfume be used instead of fragrance?

While the synonyms perfume and fragrance are close in meaning, perfume may suggest a stronger or heavier odor.

the perfume of lilacs

When might redolence be a better fit than fragrance?

The synonyms redolence and fragrance are sometimes interchangeable, but redolence implies a mixture of fragrant or pungent odors.

the redolence of a forest after a rain

How do scent and perfume relate to one another, in the sense of fragrance?

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

scent-free soaps

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Recent Examples of fragrance Mercedes-Benz Club [Black] is their most popular fragrance and its scent profile features masculine amber and vanilla notes. Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025 The cedar fragrances in the bottles below evoke everything from pencil shavings to more abstract facets of this beloved wood. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025 In addition to clothing, the Armani fashion house designs, manufactures, distributes, and retails leather goods, shoes, accessories and fragrances. Diana Opong, NPR, 4 Sep. 2025 As part of its growth drive in beauty and well-being, Unilever opened its first U.S. fragrance lab, located within Unilever’s existing Trumbull, Connecticut Research & Development facility, on July 23. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fragrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragrance
Noun
  • The whisky opens with the scent of dark cherries, raisins, and Brazil-nut toffee, touched with marzipan and date caramel.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Lavender Tea Lavender is an evergreen, bushy plant native to Mediterranean climates, known for its sweet aroma.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
  • That’s because its long-lasting, masculine aroma gives scents structure, warmth, and depth—and there’s plenty of variance between and among its cultivars.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • So, really pulling those things together to create something that would just mesh really well with my perfume.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Other examples of new luxury categories include footwear, eyewear, perfume and small leather goods.
    Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Fragrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrance. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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