SCENTS Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

scents 1 of 2

noun

plural of scent

as in fragrances

a sweet or pleasant smell the delightful scent of her perfume

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as in smells

the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose dogs are able to detect scents that are far below the threshold detectable by the human nose

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scents

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verb

present tense third-person singular of scent

as in perfumes

to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance fancy bars of soap scented with lavender

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as in sniffs

to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose the dog scented a rabbit and suddenly took off

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as in senses

to have a vague awareness of he scented danger

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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, 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, 9 Oct. 2026 The 2026 fragrance market is pivoting toward scents built on contrast and tension, where smelling memorable matters more than smelling conventionally beautiful. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Bathrooms have marble floors and walls of an almost pure-white Dolomite stone, with rain showers and separate tubs supplied with Natura Bissé products in rosemary and white tea scents. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Plan it by room, pick scents that fit what each room is actually for and treat the vessel as part of the furniture. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026 Why green scents are replacing sweet gourmands After years of vanilla, caramel and other dessert-adjacent gourmands dominating the fragrance market, shoppers are turning toward botanical and herbaceous profiles. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 Hotels increasingly use signature scents to shape their brands, but guests with asthma or chemical sensitivities say those fragrances can trigger headaches and other problems. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Every Time Best known for its Milk fragrance collection, DedCool has earned a following for its easy-to-wear scents. — Vivien Lee, InStyle, 3 Oct. 2026

Verb

Plug-ins tend to create scent shock at entry and inconsistent room transitions, because each device only scents the air around it and competes with any candles or sprays a homeowner has layered on top. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 Bergamot scents a dish of Alpine trout and cauliflower purée, while one of his team is a forager from the region, and brings back clutches of pine needles and wild spinach. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scents

Noun

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

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

Verb

Fresh lavender and lemon zest get rubbed into the sugar with your hands—a simple trick that perfumes the blueberry-peach filling with floral, citrusy notes.

— Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Markets brim with greens, citrus that perfumes the air and strawberries that’ll be a reminder of what they’re supposed to taste like.

— Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026

Definition of perfumes

Verb

Pictures and video are only captured when the camera senses a vehicle going 10 miles per hour or more above the speed limit.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
One of her governesses, Leonora, usually keen to practice corporal punishment on nonconforming children, senses this spark in Adelaide and tries to snuff it out for the child’s benefit.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of senses

Noun

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

Definition of aromas

Verb

The music on Uncle feels innate, as if Funkhouser had dug these songs out from deep within the crawlspace in his brain.

— Jeff Yerger, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
Finish with white sneakers and a crossbody bag for an outfit that looks considered but feels as easy as pajamas.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026

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