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scents

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈsɛnts// UK //sˈɛnts// scents

n. pleasant smells, especially from things like flowers, perfume, or food. You use this word when you want to describe a smell that is nice or interesting.

n. distinctive smells, especially those that are pleasant or fragrant. Often refers to the characteristic odor of a plant, animal, or perfume.


SIMPLE

The garden is full of the sweet scents of summer flowers.

CONTEXTUAL

The perfumer spent years blending different floral scents to create her signature fragrance.

COMPLEX

As the sun began to set, the damp earth released a variety of earthy scents that filled the forest air.

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Commonly used in the plural to describe a mixture of smells or a general atmosphere.

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