what does scent mean
2. scent-an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced. odour, olfactory perception, olfactory sensation, smell, odor-the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form; she loved the smell of roses.cent. n. 1. A distinctive, often agreeable odor. See Synonyms at fragrance, smell.