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Fragrance

Alt. of Fragrancy

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Broader term 5

Aroma 76% connected

The quality or principle of plants or other substances which constitutes their fragrance; agreeable odor; as, the aroma of coffee.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Odor 76% connected

Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Odour 76% connected

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form; "she loved the smell of roses"

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Scent 76% connected

To perceive by the olfactory organs; to smell; as, to scent game, as a hound does.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Smell 76% connected

To perceive by the olfactory nerves, or organs of smell; to have a sensation of, excited through the nasal organs when affected by the appropriate ma…

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Narrower term 1

Incense 76% connected

To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; to burn.

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Fragrant 74% connected

Affecting the olfactory nerves agreeably; sweet of smell; odorous; having or emitting an agreeable perfume.

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Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Fragrant 74% connected

Affecting the olfactory nerves agreeably; sweet of smell; odorous; having or emitting an agreeable perfume.

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Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 7

Aroma 92% connected

The quality or principle of plants or other substances which constitutes their fragrance; agreeable odor; as, the aroma of coffee.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Bouquet 92% connected

A nosegay; a bunch of flowers.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Fragrancy 92% connected

The quality of being fragrant; sweetness of smell; a sweet smell; a pleasing odor; perfume.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Perfume 92% connected

To fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Redolence 92% connected

Alt. of Redolency

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Scent 92% connected

To perceive by the olfactory organs; to smell; as, to scent game, as a hound does.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Sweetness 92% connected

The quality or state of being sweet (in any sense of the adjective); gratefulness to the taste or to the smell; agreeableness.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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