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fragranza

/fraˈɡran.tsa/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

fragrance, scent

  • a pleasant, delicate, and sweet-smelling odor
  • a specific formulated perfume or aromatic blend

In a sentence

Questa nuova fragranza floreale è perfetta per la bella stagione.

This new floral fragrance is perfect for the warm season.

Il pane caldo diffondeva una fragranza deliziosa per tutta la casa.

The warm bread spread a delicious fragrance throughout the house.

Ti piace la fragranza agrumata di questo bagnoschiuma?

Do you like the citrus fragrance of this body wash?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
fragranzafeminine · singular
fragranzefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • More elegant and evocative than 'odore' (neutral) or common 'profumo'.
  • Frequently used in the cosmetics, perfumery, and gastronomy sectors.

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