Definitions
- Describing a strong and pleasant smell that evokes memories or emotions. - Referring to the quality of a scent that is rich, full-bodied, and long-lasting. - Talking about the ability of a fragrance to linger in the air or on clothing.
- Referring to a pleasant and sweet smell, often associated with flowers, perfumes, or essential oils. - Describing the quality of a scent that is light, delicate, and subtle. - Talking about the ability of a scent to create a positive and uplifting atmosphere.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe pleasant smells.
- 2Both words can be used to describe perfumes or scents.
- 3Both words can evoke emotions or memories.
- 4Both words can be used to create a positive atmosphere.
- 5Both words are associated with the sense of smell.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Redolency implies a strong and full-bodied scent, while fragrance suggests a lighter and more delicate scent.
- 2Duration: Redolency suggests a scent that lingers for a longer time, while fragrance may not last as long.
- 3Association: Redolency is often associated with natural scents, such as flowers or baked goods, while fragrance is often associated with perfumes or artificial scents.
- 4Usage: Redolency is less commonly used than fragrance in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Redolency has a more formal and literary connotation, while fragrance is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Redolency and fragrance both describe pleasant smells, but they differ in intensity, duration, association, usage, and connotation. Redolency suggests a strong and full-bodied scent that lingers for a longer time and is often associated with natural scents, while fragrance suggests a lighter and more delicate scent that may not last as long and is often associated with perfumes or artificial scents. Redolency is less commonly used than fragrance in everyday language and has a more formal and literary connotation.
