| Noun | 1. | scent - a distinctive odor that is pleasantincense - the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned; "incense filled the room" | |
| 2. | scent - an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced | |
| 3. | scent - any property detected by the olfactory systemproperty - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles" | |
| Verb | 1. | scent - cause to smell or be smelly | |
| 2. | scent - catch the scent of; get wind of; "The dog nosed out the drugs"smell - inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense | |
| 3. | scent - apply perfume to; "She perfumes herself every day"neaten, groom - care for one's external appearance; "He is always well-groomed" | |