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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Her first, most public step came in 2016 with the launch of her fragrance line, Natalie, inspired by her mother.
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The dry down is where this fragrance stands apart however, with the dark cocoa and chocolate oud creating a sultry, feminine energy that’s absolutely captivating.
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Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
Her first, most public step came in 2016 with the launch of her fragrance line, Natalie, inspired by her mother.
—Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
The dry down is where this fragrance stands apart however, with the dark cocoa and chocolate oud creating a sultry, feminine energy that’s absolutely captivating.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
The company has tied its subsequent color reveals to signature fragrances, soundscapes, food, fabrics and finishes.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Fragrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragrance. Accessed 23 Sep. 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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