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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Pooja Shah, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
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Pooja Shah, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Priced at $99 for 50ml, Golden Rule stands strong among luxury fragrances without the luxury price tag.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
The formula is also allergy-tested and free of phthalates, sulfates, dyes, parabens, fragrance and MIT.
Buy CeraVe 2-in-1 Anti-Dandruff Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner for $9.97.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Bath & Body Works — The fragrance retailer popped nearly 4% following an upgrade to overweight from neutral at JPMorgan.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Fragrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragrance. Accessed 3 Mar. 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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