scent
Example Sentences
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Whether you want to find a signature fragrance or learn how to craft your own perfume, these aromatic L.A. places will have you on the scent.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
But for me, this step is mostly about scent.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
A slightly sweet, oily scent, redolent of old workshops or antique paraffin lamps.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
This connection offers new insight into how scent information travels from the nose into neural circuits.
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026
It is strange to be out this early, but the familiar scent of almond sweets that perfumes our town calms me.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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Vocabulary lists containing scent
The Nose Knows: Olfactory Vocabulary
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Smell Words
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