redolence

/ˈredələns/; /ˈredəˌlɛns/

Definitions

1. noun

A pleasant and often nostalgic or evocative smell, or a reminder of one; a pleasant and often nostalgic memory or feeling.

“The scent of freshly baked cookies brought back a warm redolence of her grandmother’s kitchen.”

Synonyms

  • aroma
  • fragrance
  • scent
  • smell

Antonyms

  • odour
  • stench
  • stink