odorous applies to whatever has a strong distinctive smell whether pleasant or unpleasant.
odorous cheeses should be tightly wrapped
fragrant applies to things (such as flowers or spices) with sweet or agreeable odors.
a fragrant rose
redolent applies usually to a place or thing impregnated with odors.
the kitchen was redolent of garlic and tomatoes
aromatic applies to things emitting pungent often fresh odors.
an aromatic blend of tobaccos
Example Sentences
The soup was fragrant with herbs and spices. the balsam fir is a favorite as a Christmas tree because it is so fragrant
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin fragrant-, fragrans, from present participle of fragrare to be fragrant