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o·dor·if·er·ous

odoriferous

pronunciation:
o d rI f rs
part of speech: adjective
definition: having or spreading an odor, esp. a pleasant or fragrant one.
She delights in using odoriferous herbs such as fresh rosemary and sage.
antonyms:
odorless, scentless
similar words:
aromatic, fragrant
derivations: odoriferously (adv.), odoriferousness (n.)