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redolences

noun

plural of redolence

as in scents

a sweet or pleasant smell breathed in the redolence of the apple orchard

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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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Noun

First released in celebration of its 250th anniversary, Creed has since extended Aventus into a full collection, and the original is generally regarded as one of the most influential men’s scents of the century.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Leaning into a new fragrance can be a meaningful way to mark the shifting of the seasons, and Belnu's two latest launches -- Still Bloom and Vanilla Bouclé -- offer two stunning scents to try this fall.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of scents

Noun

The breakthrough underpins modern drug development, because mirror-image versions of the same molecule can behave differently in the body — and can even produce different smells.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
As levels drop, the body becomes less efficient at cooling itself, triggering more frequent hot flashes and sweating that mixes with skin bacteria to produce stronger or unfamiliar smells.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of smells

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His eldest son Théo Saujet worked on the scent Les Caves, inspired by the iconic Saint-Tropez night club Les Caves du Roy, which Thomas Saujet believes will be the most multigenerational of all the fragrances.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Incense fragrances come in many forms, from intense and smoky to delicate and almost ethereal.

— Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of fragrances

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The official tasting notes detail aromas of pear, apple, and sourdough on the nose, followed by agave nectar, cacao nibs, and toasted walnut on the palate.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
That warm, toasty scent hangs in the air at Masa y Taza, combined with the deep, smoky aromas of chorizo.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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