redolence

Also red·o·len·cy

[red-l-uhns]

noun

1. the quality of having a pleasant odor; fragrance.

   The lingering redolence of her perfume filled the air.

2. the quality of smelling like a certain thing (usually used withof ).

   This Pinot Noir has a smoky, savory, and slightly earthy aroma with a redolence of sweet plum and guava.

3. the quality of being suggestive or reminiscent of a certain person or thing, as of someone’s style, work, etc. (usually used withof ).

   Towards the end of the first movement the music takes on a scorching redolence of Shostakovich.

Word History and Origins

Origin of redolence¹

First recorded in 1425–75; redol(ent) ( def. ) + -ence ( def. )

Example Sentences

I bought a couple to make cocktails with — a common usage for the fruit in its native South America — and marveled at its remarkable redolence, which perfumed my whole kitchen for days.

Read more on New York Times

To celebrate the occasion, Green’s son, Grant Green Jr. — a guitarist of cool, unhurried disposition, bearing the striking redolence of his father’s style — leads an all-star band at Jazz Standard.

Read more on New York Times

It was easy to hear some redolence of Ambrose Akinmusire, one of today’s most influential young trumpeters.

Read more on New York Times

A contemporary account noted that the makeshift staging featured gaunt performers – some just released from concentration camps – and the redolence of unexcavated corpses, still trapped beneath the rubble of the burnt-out and roofless theater.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

The first thing that hits me when entering Tenoch for a late lunch, aside from Diana Krall crooning “Popsicle Toes” on the speaker system, is the smoky redolence of roasted Mexican peppers and slow-cooked meat.

Read more on Seattle Times