faint whiff

Examples (10)

• I caught a faint whiff of jasmine as I walked past the garden.
• There was a faint whiff of smoke in the air, suggesting a distant fire.
• She detected a faint whiff of perfume from the old letter.
• A faint whiff of something sweet lingered in the kitchen after baking.
• He noticed a faint whiff of disinfectant in the hospital corridor.
• The detective picked up a faint whiff of gasoline near the crime scene.
• Even after cleaning, a faint whiff of dog remained in the upholstery.
• We perceived a faint whiff of garlic from the restaurant next door.
• She got a faint whiff of her grandmother's lavender soap.
• The old book carried a faint whiff of dust and forgotten memories.