The term "de scents" may refer to the act of losing or reducing a fragrance, scent or aroma. Its opposite, or antonym, is "scents," which signifies the presence or existence of an odor, smell or perfume. While "de scents" imply a diminishing of a particular scent, "scents" suggests its acquisition or amplification. Another antonym for "de scents" is "saturates," which indicates a superabundance or excess of aroma. On the other hand, "de scents" may also denote the action of causing someone to prevent or avoid, and its antonym could be "attracts," meaning the act of inducing or alluring.