Synonyms for

Fragrance

Verb / ˈfreɪgrʌns / Another word for fragrance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a pleasant, sweet smell

Synonyms & similar words

redolence fragrancy sweetness scent perfume aroma bouquet scent odor aroma perfume essence bouquet smell whiff redolence ambrosia incense potpourri atmosphere spice flavor taste smoke vapor

Synonyms by register

Formal

aroma perfume scent bouquet

Informal

smell whiff scent

Literary

redolence perfume essence

Antonyms

stench odor reek fetor malodor effluvium

Common collocations

  • pleasant fragrance
  • delicate fragrance
  • floral fragrance
  • sweet fragrance
  • natural fragrance
  • fragrance of flowers
  • lasting fragrance

Word family

noun fragrance
verb fragrantiate
adjective fragrant

Usage note

Fragrance typically refers to a pleasant smell, often associated with flowers or perfumes. It is generally used in a positive or neutral context, unlike 'odor' or 'stench' which imply unpleasantness.

Example sentences

  1. I love the fragrance of fresh-baked bread.
  2. She wears a fragrance that reminds me of summer.
  3. The fragrance of lavender helps me relax.
  4. The fragrance of the roses was overwhelming.
  5. I could smell the fragrance of the coffee from across the room.

Quotes

  • "The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose." - Heda Bejar
  • "The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all direction." - Chanakya
  • "Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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