scents 1 of 2

noun

Definition of scentsnext
plural of scent
1
as in fragrances
a sweet or pleasant smell the delightful scent of her perfume

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2
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

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scents

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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

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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

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3
as in senses
to have a vague awareness of he scented danger

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  1. fragrances
  2. smells
  3. aromas
Noun
  • Moving forward, the plan is to increase its market share in women’s fragrances, while doubling down on the brand’s leadership in the men’s category.
    Jennifer Weil, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Dunphy also recommends avoiding synthetic fragrances and opting for candles scented with natural oils.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of fragrances
Verb
  • But the nose keeps breathing in and out, filtering air, and detecting smells.
    GWEN ROCKWOOD The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Hoyle said a useful rule of thumb is that if the air smells like bleach or a swimming pool, that is a sign chlorine is present and may indicate an exposure level that poses a risk.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of smells
Noun
  • Enchanting rose oil and cinnamon stick aromas lead into a velvety texture with red cherry compote intermixed with a very elegant chalky minerality note with an expressive prolonged finish with an impressive delineation of the aromas and flavors.
    Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • We were taken aback by the remarkable balance this dram strikes; a bargain between sandalwood aromas, creamy vanilla textures, and a chili pepper palate.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of aromas
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