nonscented

Lacking any smell

Nonscented means lacking added fragrance.

Products labeled nonscented—lotions, soaps, detergents—contain no perfumes or aromatic additives: She prefers nonscented laundry detergent because fragrances irritate her skin.

The term is interchangeable with unscented, though unscented is more common.

odorless

deodorized

Stripped of unpleasant smell

imperceptible · breathable · inert · unperfumed

understated

subtle

Not immediately obvious

inconspicuous · minimalist · plain · simple · basic · unassuming · restrained · modest · background · muted

hypoallergenic

fragrance-free

Without added smell

soothing · pure · non-toxic · dye-free · preservative-free · non-reactive · antiallergenic · organic · natural · chemical-free

cleaning

detergent

Chemical cleaning agent

disinfectant · bleach · cleaner · wipes · dishwashing · antibacterial · household · all-purpose · multipurpose · industrial

Opposites
presence of added fragrance

nonscentedscented

Having added fragrance

perfumed · fragrant · fragranced · aromatic · odorous

Family

scent, scented, scents, scenting, scentless, unscented

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G