Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Fragrance /frāʹ-grən(t)s/ · Fra·grance · IPA /ˈfɹeɪɡɹən(t)s/ 01 n. The quality of being fragrant; sweetness of smell; a sweet smell; a pleasing odor; perfume. 1. The quality of being fragrant; sweetness of smell; a sweet smell; a pleasing odor; perfume. “Eve separate he spies, Veiled in a cloud of fragrance.” — Milton. “The goblet crowned, Breathed aromatic fragrancies around.” — Pope.