SCENTS Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

scents 1 of 2

noun

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plural of scent

as in fragrances

a sweet or pleasant smell the delightful scent of her perfume

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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

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scents

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verb

present tense third-person singular of scent

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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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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as in senses

to have a vague awareness of he scented danger

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Noun

Ways to celebrate include treating yourself to clothes, fragrances, massages, mimosas, fine leather goods and eating sushi formerly owned by celebrities — like the two do on the show.

Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Next up for those looking to elevate their approach is the art of perfume pairing, or layering multiple fragrances with complementary — or contrasting — notes for an even more personalized touch.

Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024

Definition of fragrances

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