aromaticness

Having pleasant smell

The quality of being aromatic—having a pleasant, distinctive smell.

The word is rarely used; aromatic quality or aroma serves the same purpose more naturally.

The aromaticness of fresh herbs filled the kitchen.

fragrance

bouquet

Arranged cluster of blooms

rose · vanilla · gardenia · honeysuckle · freesia · peony · tuberose · violets · ylang-ylang · citrus

olfaction

smell

Olfactory perception

  • odorPerceived atmospheric emission
  • whiffBrief, faint smell
  • sniffBrief nasal inhalation

nose · volatile · olfactory · scent · fumes · emanation · waft · trace · hint · detection

culinary

cinnamon

Aromatic bark spice

nutmeg · saffron · cumin · coriander · fennel · basil · oregano · thyme · rosemary · lemongrass

perfumery

cologne

Light men's fragrance

bergamot · patchouli · fixative · absolutes · blending · nose · attar · oud

pungent

sharp

Fine-edged, or astute

  • acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
  • bitingHarshly critical or cold
  • harshUnpleasantly severe or rough

intense · penetrating · overpowering · eye-watering · caustic · potent · piercing · astringent · ammonia · vinegary

Opposites
presence of smell

aromaticnessodorlessness

Lacking any smell

smell-free

pleasantness of smell

aromaticnessstench

Powerfully offensive odor

foulness · stinkiness · fetor · pungency · rankness

Family

aroma, aromatic, aromas, aromatics, aromatically, aromaticity, aromatize, aromatized, aromatizing

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G