Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Redolence /(r?d"?*lens)/ · Red·o·lence · IPA /ˈɹɛd.ə.ləns/ 01 n. The quality of being redolent; sweetness of scent; pleasant odor; fragrance. 1. The quality of being redolent; sweetness of scent; pleasant odor; fragrance.