Definition of fragrance

The word "fragrance" originates from the Old French word "fragrance," which means "sweet smell" or "fragrant." This Old French term is derived from the Latin word "fragrans," which is the present participle of the Latin verb "fragare," meaning "to break out" or "to emit a strong smell." In Latin, "fragrans" was used to describe something that was giving off a strong, sweet, or pleasant odor. The Latin term was later adopted into Middle English as "fragrance," and has since been used in the English language to describe a pleasant or attractive smell, often used to describe perfumes, fragrances, or scents.