redolences

noun

plural of redolence
1
as in scents
a sweet or pleasant smell breathed in the redolence of the apple orchard

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2
as in smells
the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose the redolence of fir trees always reminds me of Christmas

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  1. scents
  2. smells
  3. fragrances
  4. aromas
Noun
  • If fruity fragrances lean too sweet for your liking and clean scents feel too minimalist, citrus perfumes may be the ideal middle ground.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • No detail is overlooked—from antiques and scents to cheeky notes tucked in unexpected corners, the experience is intimate, playful, and deeply personal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of scents
Noun
  • While most people associate range hoods with smoke and strong smells, their role goes beyond that.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The other special effects, like the spurts of air that shoot out of the headrests or the smells that waft throughout the theater, were few and far between during this screening.
    — Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of smells
Noun
  • Her ventures eventually stretched into books, beauty, fragrances, food, and other consumer products.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The fragrances will launch direct-to-consumer, as well as at niche fragrance retailers Scent Bar, Stéle and The Conservatory NYC.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of fragrances
Noun
  • Their Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of tobacco leaf, fennel frond, black plum, and black raspberry.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This copper beauty serves up bold floral and citrus aromas, plus the signature IPA bitterness.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of aromas
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“Redolences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redolences. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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