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
Examples of fragrance in a Sentence
a flower with a lovely fragrance
the fragrance of lilac trees in full bloom
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
Scentbird Discovery Gift Set Scent Calendar Scentbird is a great place to shop for luxury and designer perfumes, and its advent calendar is the perfect way for your giftee to sample new fragrances to find their favorite option.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
It is used as a dye, to enhance flavor in a variety of foods, for incense fragrance, and as an antidepressant tea.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Alabi is building something that sits somewhere between wellness and fragrance, and between self-care and cultural ritual.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Fragrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragrance. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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fragrance
noun
fra·grance
ˈfrā-grən(t)s
: a sweet, pleasant, and often flowery or fruity smell
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