as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell the fragrancy of roses on a warm summer evening

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Noun
  • They're known for having a sweet, warm and slightly spicy scent similar to cinnamon or nutmeg, and are commonly consumed in ground form as a spice added to recipes.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 13 June 2025
  • Botanical Name: Mentha Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Moist, well-draining Soil pH: Neutral 08 of 11 Petunias These colorful annuals have an unusual scent that flies seem to hate.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • Below, see some of the best face and body sunscreens, hair care, fragrances, hair tools and sun care products on sale for up to 50 percent off at Nordstrom, and shop the full beauty blowout here.
    Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
  • From scented oils and lotions to body sprays, hair fragrances, and perfumes, fragrance routines have become the freshest way to create a signature scent.
    Essence, Essence, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • On a warm summer night, the presence of two huge bakeries seven blocks apart on Edmondson Avenue must have made for some sweet aromas.
    Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 7 June 2025
  • This cake is delicate and tender, with sweetness and coconut aroma that cuts all the way through.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Consumers have moved past the department store counters and simple spritzes of perfume.
    Essence, Essence, 12 June 2025
  • Sol de Janeiro Hair & Body Perfume Mist The Sol de Janeiro perfume comes in eight permanent fragrances.
    Anja Webb, Parents, 11 June 2025
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“Fragrancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrancy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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