Definition

Noun 1. A pleasingly sweet olfactory property: A quality perceived by the sense of smell that is sweet and agreeable. 2. A distinctive odor that is pleasant: A particular, recognizable smell that is enjoyable.

Usage

The word "fragrance" is a noun used to describe a smell that is specifically pleasant, delicate, and often sweet. It is commonly associated with flowers, perfumes, and other agreeable scents. It is more formal and poetic than the general word "smell" or the common word "scent."

Examples

• The fragrance of roses filled the garden.
• She prefers perfumes with a light, floral fragrance.
• The morning air carried the fresh fragrance of rain on pine trees.

Advanced Usage

• "To carry a fragrance": To have or emit a pleasant smell.
  • The breeze carried the fragrance of jasmine from the nearby vines.
• Used attributively: Functioning like an adjective before another noun.
  • The company is known for its fragrance products, like perfumes and lotions.

Variants and Related Words

• Fragrancy (noun, rare/archaic): The state or quality of being fragrant; fragrance.
• Fragrant (adjective): Having a pleasant smell.
  • The fragrant blossoms attracted many bees.

Synonyms

• Aroma: A distinctive, typically pleasant smell, often associated with food or drink.
• Scent: A general word for a smell, often pleasant and delicate; can also refer to the trail of an animal.
• Perfume: A fragrant liquid; can be synonymous with a sweet, strong fragrance.
• Bouquet: A complex fragrance, especially of wine.

Antonyms

• Stench: A strong, foul smell.
• Stink: An unpleasant smell.
• Odor: A more neutral term for a smell, which can be pleasant or unpleasant.

Idioms and Phrases

• "Fragrance of life": A metaphorical phrase suggesting the pleasant, enriching aspects of existence.
  • For her, helping others was the true fragrance of life.

Noun

1. a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
2. a distinctive odor that is pleasant