SCENT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SCENT?

Need another word that means the same as “scent”? Find 37 synonyms and 30 related words for “scent” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Scent” are: aroma, odor, odour, smell, fragrance, perfume, redolence, savour, whiff, toilet water, lavender water, cologne, spoor, trail, track, nose, wind, odorize, odourise, perfumed, detect the smell of, pick up the smell of, get a whiff of, sense, become aware of, become conscious of, detect, discern, perceive, recognize, get wind of, sniff out, nose out, test the smell of, nose at

Scent as a Noun

Definitions of "Scent" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “scent” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Any property detected by the olfactory system.
• Pleasant-smelling liquid worn on the skin; perfume.
• An odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced.
• A trail indicated by the characteristic smell of an animal and perceptible to hounds or other animals.
• A trail of evidence or other signs assisting someone in a search or investigation.
• A distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant.
• A distinctive odor that is pleasant.
• The faculty or sense of smell.

Synonyms of "Scent" as a noun (15 Words)

aroma	A subtle, pervasive quality or atmosphere. The aroma of officialdom.
cologne	Eau de cologne or similarly scented toilet water. She could smell his cool lemony cologne.
fragrance	A pleasant, sweet smell. The fragrance of fresh ground coffee.
lavender water	A liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants.
odor	Any property detected by the olfactory system.
odour	A distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one. A decade of bad odour between Britain and the European Community.
perfume	A fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils extracted from flowers and spices, used to give a pleasant smell to one’s body. I caught a whiff of her fresh lemony perfume.
redolence	A pleasingly sweet olfactory property.
savour	The taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth. The subtle savour of wood smoke.
smell	A quality in something that is perceived by the faculty of smell an odour or scent. A highly developed sense of smell.
spoor	The track of a wagon or motor vehicle. They searched around the hut for a spoor.
toilet water	The act of dressing and preparing yourself.
track	The soundtrack of a film or video. Follow the track to the farm.
trail	A trailer for a film or broadcast. A tear left its trail on her cheek.
whiff	A strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike. Whiffs of smoke emerged from the boiler.

Usage Examples of "Scent" as a noun

• The hound followed the scent.
• She sprayed scent over her body.
• I got word that other reporters had picked up the scent.
• The dog, having the help of scent as well as of sight.
• The scent of freshly cut hay.

Scent as a Verb

Definitions of "Scent" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “scent” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Apply perfume to.
• Sense the presence, existence, or imminence of.
• Sniff (the air) for a scent.
• Catch the scent of; get wind of.
• Impart a pleasant scent to.
• Cause to smell or be smelly.
• Discern by the sense of smell.

Synonyms of "Scent" as a verb (22 Words)

become aware of	Enhance the appearance of.
become conscious of	Come into existence.
detect	Discover or identify the presence or existence of. She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water.
detect the smell of	Discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of.
discern	Detect with the senses. Pupils quickly discern what is acceptable to the teacher.
get a whiff of	Purchase.
get wind of	Give certain properties to something.
nose	Push or move with the nose. Mario s gun dog nosed the carcass.
nose at	Push or move with the nose.
nose out	Catch the scent of; get wind of.
odorize	Give an odour or scent to. Clean or odorized air from the flow valves is delivered to a mask.
odourise	Cause to smell or be smelly.
perceive	To become aware of through the senses. He perceived the faintest of flushes creeping up her neck.
perfume	Impregnate with perfume or a sweet smelling substance. The cream is perfumed with rosemary and iris extracts.
perfumed	Apply perfume to.
pick up the smell of	Pay for something.
recognize	Grant diplomatic recognition to (a country or government. The best student was recognized by the Dean.
sense	Become aware of not through the senses but instinctively. She could sense her father s anger rising.
smell	Smell bad. It smelled like cough medicine.
sniff out	Perceive by inhaling through the nose.
test the smell of	Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to.
wind	Make a baby bring up wind after feeding by patting its back. The birds could not have seen us or winded us.

Usage Examples of "Scent" as a verb

• The bull advanced, scenting the breeze at every step.
• The Premier scented victory last night.
• A shark can scent blood from well over half a kilometre away.
• A glass of tea scented with a local herb.

Associations of "Scent" (30 Words)

ambrosial	Extremely pleasing to the taste; sweet and fragrant. Ambrosial food.
aroma	A distinctive odor that is pleasant. The tantalizing aroma of fresh coffee.
aromatic	An aromatic compound. An aromatic organic compound.
cloying	Overly sweet. A romantic rather cloying story.
confection	Make into a confection. Therese was magnificent in a swirling confection of crimson.
confectionery	Candy and other sweets considered collectively. Chocolate and fudge are made daily at the village confectionery.
delicious	Highly pleasant to the taste. Delicious home baked brown bread.
dessert	The sweet course eaten at the end of a meal. A dessert of chocolate mousse.
flavorful	Full of flavor.
fragrance	A distinctive odor that is pleasant. Our fine selection of classic fragrances for men and women.
fragrant	Pleasant-smelling. She gathered the fragrant blooms.
frankincense	An aromatic gum resin obtained from an African tree and burnt as incense.
incense	The pleasing scent produced when incense is burned. Incense filled the room.
mellifluous	Pleasing to the ear. Her low mellifluous voice.
musk	A strong smelling reddish brown substance which is secreted by the male musk deer for scent marking and is an important ingredient in perfumery.
musky	Resembling the smell of musk.
nectary	A gland (often a protuberance or depression) that secretes nectar.
odoriferous	Morally offensive. An odoriferous pile of fish.
odorous	Emitting an odor. A dark and odorous cave.
perfume	Apply perfume to. She perfumes herself every day.
pudding	A cooked sweet dish served after the main course of a meal. A steak and kidney pudding.
redolent	Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of. Cannot forbear to close on this redolent literary note.
saccharine	Relating to or containing sugar; sugary. Saccharine music.
sandalwood	A perfume or incense derived from the sandalwood.
smell	Smell bad. A smell of coffee.
sweet	A sweet dish forming a course of a meal a pudding or dessert. A sweet shop.
tasty	Involving or good at fighting. A tasty young lady.
treacle	Syrup of a golden-yellow colour; golden syrup. Enough of this treacle let s get back to business.
zesty	Having an agreeably pungent taste.