fragrance
word
Definition
A pleasant or sweet smell, often used to describe perfumes or the scent of flowers and fruits.
Usage & Nuances
'Fragrance' is more formal and poetic than 'smell' or 'odor'. Common collocations: 'fragrance of flowers', 'fragrance free' (no scent), 'wearing a fragrance'. Used mostly in contexts of perfumes, cosmetics, and natural scents.
Spanish: fragancia - aromaPortuguese (BR): fragrância - aromaPortuguese (PT): fragrância - aromaChinese (Simplified): 香味 - 芳香Chinese (Traditional): 香味 - 芳香Hindi: सुगंध - खुशबूArabic: عطر - رائحة عطرةBengali: সুগন্ধ - আতরRussian: ароматJapanese: 香り - フレグランスVietnamese: hương thơm - mùi thơmKorean: 향기 - 향수(제품)Turkish: koku - parfüm (ürün)Urdu: خوشبوIndonesian: aroma - wewangian
Example Sentences
The fragrance of roses filled the room.
basic
She chose a new fragrance for her birthday.
basic
Lemon has a fresh fragrance.
basic
This shampoo is fragrance free, so it's good for sensitive skin.
natural
People often remember a place because of its unique fragrance.
natural
He was wearing a light, pleasant fragrance that reminded me of spring.
natural