wangi

Wangi is a word in Indonesian and Malay that means fragrant or aromatic. As an adjective, it is used to describe a pleasant smell emanating from flowers, spices, perfumes, or cooked foods. The related noun wangian refers to the fragrance itself. In everyday language, wangi appears in common expressions such as bunga wangi (fragrant flower) or parfum wangi (fragrant perfume). The term is part of a broader semantic field that includes other words for scent, such as harum, though wangi tends to be the more everyday or colloquial option.

Wangi-Wangi is an Indonesian island in Southeast Sulawesi and forms part of the Wakatobi archipelago. The archipelago comprises four main islands, including Wangi-Wangi, and is renowned for its biodiversity and coral reefs, attracting divers and snorkelers from around the world. The island’s name, Wangi-Wangi, exemplifies a common practice in Indonesian toponymy of repeating elements to form place names.