FRAGRANCY Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

fragrancy

noun

ˈfrā-grən(t)-sē

Definition of fragrancy

as in scent

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

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Noun

These aren’t leather scents (new cars, edgy jackets, saddles), which have been done since 1781, when The House of Creed first made Royal English Leather for King George III.

— Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
With consistent use, our top picks also helped improve the appearance of discoloration, bumps, and uneven tone, while offering a pleasant scent and comfortable wear.

— Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of scent

Noun

These casual spaces will draw you in with the aroma of baked cheese, usually with a barrel of buñuelos (perfectly round, crisp cheese balls) frying at the entrance.

— Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver Candle Salt & Stone’s best-selling santal and vetiver scent brings the aroma of a crackling bonfire, minus the excessive smoke inhalation.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of aroma

Noun

Conversely, perfume is part of the heritage of the Middle East.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
In addition to developing better medicines or perfumes, deciphering the mirror images of molecules can help scientists understand the chemical architecture of life, said chemist Holden Thorp, editor-in-chief of the journal Science.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026

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