redolence

Translations

redolencenoun
redolences
pl
odeurSens neutre ou non forcément agréable.
The redolence of garlic drifted from the kitchen throughout the house.
L’odeur d’ail se répandait de la cuisine dans toute la maison.
effluveLittéraire; s’emploie pour une odeur agréable ou évocatrice.
The redolence of fresh roses filled the room, bringing back memories of her grandmother's garden.
L’effluve des roses fraîches remplissait la pièce, ravivant les souvenirs du jardin de sa grand-mère.
Additional translations
parfumPour une odeur agréable; plus courant que « effluve ».

Definitions

redolencenoun
A pleasant, often nostalgic, smell or fragrance.
The redolence of fresh roses filled the room, bringing back memories of her grandmother's garden.
The quality of evoking a particular feeling or memory through smell.
The redolence of the old library was comforting, reminding him of his childhood spent among books.
A strong, distinctive smell; odor (not necessarily pleasant).
The redolence of garlic drifted from the kitchen throughout the house.