good scent

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "good scent" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a pleasant or appealing smell, often in the context of perfumes, food, or nature. Example: "The garden was filled with the good scent of blooming flowers, making the air feel fresh and inviting."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

29 human-written examples

"That's good scent, yeah?

The Economist

"It is hard to find a good scent that mixes well with a burning flame".

The New York Times

"People like to have a good scent in front of people in any culture," said Mr. Ibrahim, 30.

The New York Times

The empathy so abundantly on show in "A Good Scent" gets into the first-person narratives of "Had a Good Time" only rarely.

The New York Times - Books

"I would say it has a good scent," Trump said when he was asked, on the occasion of the perfume's launch, in 2012, what success smelled like.

The New Yorker

The Pulitzer for fiction went to novelist and story writer Robert Olen Butler for his collection of stories about Vietnamese Americans in Louisiana called A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

31 human-written examples

Baxter's reaction was to run a bath; as Angelou said, "In our family, for some unknown reason, we consider it an honor to run a bath, to put in bubbles and good scents for another person".

Wikipedia

Cheesecake ($11) is very good, scented with orange blossom, topped with poached apricots and apricot glaze, with an almond lace cookie, the kind of dessert you expect to find in very high-end restaurants.

Huffington Post

This time around at Pitti Fragranze, CRS TrendLAB offered a great talk, an introduction to the world of scent in and from India, featuring Shakti Vinay Shukla, the Director of the prestigious Fragrance & Flavour Development Centre and Rajiv Sheth who is an Entrepreneur and Founder of the brand, All Good Scents, India's first and very unique online fragrance perfumery.

Huffington Post

Some good scents are lavender, petitgrain, chamomile, geranium, sandalwood and rose.

WikiHow

Put some vanilla scents in your house (vanilla is also a mind aphrodisiac) or research some good scents.

WikiHow

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When describing a particular type of "good scent", be specific about its source (e.g., "the good scent of pine needles" or "the good scent of baking bread") for greater clarity.

Common error

Avoid using "good scent" as a generic descriptor. Instead of simply saying something has a "good scent", try to identify and describe specific notes or qualities of the smell to create a more vivid and engaging experience for the reader. For example, instead of saying a soap has a good scent, say it has "a refreshing citrus scent".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "good scent" primarily functions as a noun phrase that describes a pleasant or agreeable smell. Ludwig AI confirms it’s a correct and usable phrase. Examples show its use across various contexts, all conveying the idea of a pleasing olfactory experience.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

Wiki

34%

News & Media

31%

Science

9%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

6%

Formal & Business

6%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "good scent" is a common and grammatically correct phrase used to describe a pleasant or agreeable smell. As Ludwig AI confirms, it is a usable phrase that acts primarily as a noun phrase and functions to express appreciation or provide sensory details. Its register is generally neutral, and it finds frequent use in news media, as well as Wiki-based contexts. While acceptable across a wide range of situations, writers should aim for specificity by identifying the specific qualities of the scent rather than relying on the generic descriptor "good scent". Alternatives like "pleasant aroma" or "nice fragrance" can add nuance depending on the context.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

pleasant aroma

Replaces "scent" with "aroma", suggesting a more refined or delicate smell.

nice fragrance

Substitutes "scent" with "fragrance", implying a manufactured or intentionally created good smell.

agreeable odor

Uses "odor" instead of "scent", though "odor" can sometimes have negative connotations, "agreeable" clarifies it.

delightful fragrance

Adds emphasis by using "delightful" instead of "good", heightening the positive aspect of the smell.

pleasing smell

Replaces "scent" with the more general term "smell", retaining a similar meaning but with less sophistication.

inviting fragrance

Focuses on the allure of the smell by using "inviting" to describe the fragrance.

lovely perfume

Specifically refers to a manufactured scent designed to be pleasing.

enticing aroma

Highlights the captivating nature of the scent by using "enticing".

wonderful bouquet

Suggests a complex and layered scent, often associated with wines or flowers.

refreshing fragrance

Implies that the scent is invigorating and revitalizing.

FAQs

What's another way to say "good scent"?

You can use alternatives like "pleasant aroma", "nice fragrance", or "agreeable odor" depending on the context.

How do I describe a "good scent" in more detail?

Instead of just saying "good scent", try to specify the specific notes or characteristics of the fragrance. For example, you could describe a scent as "floral", "woody", or "citrusy".

Is it better to use "good scent" or "good smell"?

While both are acceptable, "good scent" often implies a more delicate or refined smell, whereas "good smell" is more general.

Can "good scent" apply to both natural and artificial smells?

Yes, "good scent" can be used for both natural smells (like flowers) and artificial fragrances (like perfumes). The appropriateness depends on the context.