aroma
Smell worth noticing
Aroma is a distinctive, usually pleasant smell.
The word suggests something more complex and appealing than odor: the aroma of fresh coffee, baking bread, wine.
In wine tasting, aroma technically refers to scents from the grape itself, distinct from bouquet (scents from fermentation and aging), though casual use ignores this distinction.
Fragrant liquid for wearing
- cologneLight men's fragrance
- incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin
- essenceFundamental nature of something
- scentAirborne odor detected
redolence · musky · amber · sandalwood · vanilla · patchouli · bergamot · musk
Arranged cluster of blooms
- roseStood up, or fragrant bloom
- jasmineAromatic climbing plant
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- lilacPale purple hue
gardenia · honeysuckle · orchid · peony · violet · hibiscus · cherry blossom · freesia
Fifth taste sensation
- brothClear simmered meat liquid
- bouillonClear seasoned broth
- meatyRich in content
- roastedCooked uncovered with heat
grilled · smoked · soy · garlic · onion · bacon · seared · caramelized
Aromatic culinary herb
- rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
- oreganoMediterranean culinary herb
- basilFragrant culinary leaf
marjoram · mint · eucalyptus · bay leaf · tarragon · dill · parsley · cilantro
Concentrated pressurized brew
- roastDry-heat cooking method
- brewSteeped or fermented drink
- beansEdible pod seeds
- groundsBasis for justification
barista · café · mocha · arabica · robusta · crema · bitter · nutty
Unpleasantly sharp-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- stingingCausing sharp pain
- strongHaving great physical power
- intenseExtreme in degree
overpowering · penetrating · fetid · noxious · reeking · malodorous · foul · rank
perfume
Fragrant liquid for wearing
- cologneLight men's fragrance
- incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin
- essenceFundamental nature of something
scent · redolence · musky · amber · sandalwood · vanilla · patchouli · bergamot · musk · oud
bouquet
Arranged cluster of blooms
lilac · gardenia · honeysuckle · orchid · peony · violet · hibiscus · cherry blossom · freesia · tulip
umami
Fifth taste sensation
roasted · grilled · smoked · soy · garlic · onion · bacon · seared · caramelized · browned
thyme
Aromatic culinary herb
basil · marjoram · mint · eucalyptus · bay leaf · tarragon · dill · parsley · cilantro · lemongrass
espresso
Concentrated pressurized brew
grounds · barista · café · mocha · arabica · robusta · crema · bitter · nutty · chocolatey
acrid
Unpleasantly sharp-smelling
intense · overpowering · penetrating · fetid · noxious · reeking · malodorous · foul · rank · putrid
chili
Capsicum pod or stew
- cinnamonAromatic bark spice
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- peppercornDried spice berry
curry · cumin · turmeric · cardamom · nutmeg · cloves · star anise · cayenne · masala · paprika
- food termsprotein, carbohydrate, flavor, fat, taste
- smellsmell, scent, odor, reek, sniff
- culinary artsflavor, seasoning, sauce, roasting, presentation
- Perfumeperfume, top note, top notes, base notes, eau de parfum
- sensessight, smell, taste, hearing, touch
- taste and smelltaste, smell, flavor, gustation, olfaction
- aromatic leavesScented plant matter
- coffee aromaScent of brewed beans
- rich aroma
- smoky aromaSmell suggesting combustion
- aromatic herbsFragrant plants for flavoring
- aromatic plantVegetation with notable fragrance
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