redolence

Synonyms for redolence

noun fragrance

noun. distinctive smell

noun. aroma

noun. pleasant odor

noun. strongly fragrant smoke

noun. scent

early 15c., from Old French redolence, related to redolent (see redolent).

His tidings were all that brought back to her mind 'the redolence of joy and spring.'

To wear any redolence on the person in the shape of sachet bags is unpardonable.

It is only the "soul," or, as is held by others, the redolence of the viands that is partaken of.

To see the sky again, to breathe air that was fresh, free from the redolence of the forest underlay, was all she desired.

The jumble of colour and redolence was invaded with light that asserted its presence like a great living spirit.

The mimosa-bushes, more powerful than our own May, yet reminded us of its redolence; but there were no singing-birds.

A little girl, with a fair, light form, was sporting on the sands in all the redolence of youth and health.