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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The Knowles-Carter’s fragrance Cé Lumière will be sold at select Ulta Beauty stores and on the cosmetic retailer’s official website, marking its first availability beyond Knowles-Carter’s official website.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
Each flower also features a striking scent of citrus and honeysuckle, guaranteed to grace both your home and garden with its sweet fragrance.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
It's also released two new fine fragrances, Cherry Spritz and Watermelon Freeze, in recent months.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The fine fragrance came about after years of brand loyalists requesting it, even selling out at Sephora within 24 hours of its launch.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
Each flower also features a striking scent of citrus and honeysuckle, guaranteed to grace both your home and garden with its sweet fragrance.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
It's also released two new fine fragrances, Cherry Spritz and Watermelon Freeze, in recent months.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The fine fragrance came about after years of brand loyalists requesting it, even selling out at Sephora within 24 hours of its launch.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fragrance
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“Fragrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragrance. Accessed 1 May. 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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