Fragrance
n.joyful, calmwarm
What it means
A pleasant and distinctive scent.
Reach for it when naming a pleasant and distinctive scent
The fragrance of orange blossom drifted through the courtyard.
Choose between these
6- everyday
scent
a detectable smell is described neutrally
not when Scent can be pleasant, unpleasant, or deliberately applied.
- warm
aroma
food, drink, or plants give a rich smell
not when Aroma is less natural for perfume on a person.
- professional
odor
neutral scientific description is required
not when Odor often suggests an unpleasant smell.
- formal
bouquet
several scent notes in wine or flowers are evaluated
not when Bouquet is specialist language and too grand for a simple smell.
- literary
perfume
a sweet or deliberately composed scent is intended
not when Perfume can mean a manufactured product and may be overpowering.
- literary
redolence
an evocative lingering smell suits elevated prose
not when Redolence is rare and may distract readers.
Said against
3- stench
- malodor
- odorlessness
It naturally appears in
3- delicate fragrance
A delicate fragrance rose from the jasmine.
- floral fragrance
The soap has a light floral fragrance.
- fragrance of
The fragrance of orange blossom filled the courtyard.