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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Priced from 10 euros to 190 euros, the line includes six pieces of ready-to-wear for kids, 10 accessories for young and old, three unisex items for adults, and five products in the fragrance and skin care range, including a one-off bottle of L’Eau de Bonpoint perfume available in a new 300-ml size.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
The multi-sensory experience involves spraying scents on absorbent round cards visitors can take home that list all the products and remind them of the fragrances.
—Michelle Greenwald, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Rare Eau de Parfum is unlike Selena Gomez’s past forays into fragrance.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 29 July 2025
Scroll on for 7 of the best-smelling fragrances launched this year (so far).
—Essence, 29 July 2025
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
The multi-sensory experience involves spraying scents on absorbent round cards visitors can take home that list all the products and remind them of the fragrances.
—Michelle Greenwald, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Rare Eau de Parfum is unlike Selena Gomez’s past forays into fragrance.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 29 July 2025
Scroll on for 7 of the best-smelling fragrances launched this year (so far).
—Essence, 29 July 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 6 Aug. 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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