scent scent /ˈsɛnt/

noun

1. () A distinctive odor that is pleasant  ( aroma , fragrance , perfume , scent )
   a distinctive odor that is pleasant
    The scent of freshly baked bread filled the air.
   The scent of freshly baked bread filled the air.
   
   
2. () Any property detected by the olfactory system  ( odour [Canadian, British] , olfactory property , aroma , odor [American] , scent , smell )
   any property detected by the olfactory system
     The strong odor of the flowers filled the room.
   The strong odor of the flowers filled the room.
   
   
3. () An odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced  ( scent )
   an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
   

verb

1. Apply perfume to  ( perfume , scent )
   apply perfume to
    She perfumes herself every day
   She perfumes herself every day
   
2. Catch the scent of; get wind of  ( nose , scent , wind )
   catch the scent of; get wind of
    The dog nosed out the drugs
   The dog nosed out the drugs
   
3. Cause to smell or be smelly  ( odorize , odourise [British, Non-standard] , scent , odorise [British] )
   cause to smell or be smelly