Scent  —n. 1 distinctive, esp. Pleasant, smell. 2 = *perfume 2. 3 a perceptible smell left by an animal. B clues etc. Leading to a discovery. C power of detecting esp. Smells. —v. 1 a discern by scent. B sense (scented danger). 2 (esp. As scented adj.) Make fragrant (scented soap).  put (or throw) off the scent deceive by false clues etc. Scent out discover by smelling or searching. [french sentir perceive]