aromatics
Scented cooking bases
Aromatics are substances valued for their pleasant smell or flavor—herbs, spices, and fragrant compounds used in cooking, perfumery, and medicine.
In cooking, aromatics typically refers to the flavor base of a dish: onions, garlic, celery, ginger, or similar ingredients sautéed early to build depth.
Start by sweating the aromatics in butter.
In chemistry, aromatic compounds are those with ring-shaped molecular structures, named for the distinctive odors of early examples like benzene.
Airborne odor detected
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- essenceFundamental nature of something
- redolenceQuality of being aromatic
whiff · odor · fragrant · sweet-smelling · musky · olfactory · potpourri · sachet
Aromatic resin for incense
- myrrhFragrant gum from trees
- sandalwoodAromatic wood from tropical trees
- copalFragrant tropical tree resin
- censerVessel for burning aromatics
smudging · resin · temple · ritual · ceremony · meditation · sacred · altar
Ground aromatic seed
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- cinnamonAromatic bark spice
- star aniseEight-pointed aromatic seedpod
cloves · fenugreek · fennel seeds · mustard seeds · peppercorn · garam masala · nutmeg · mace
Aromatic hydrocarbon solvent
- tolueneAromatic solvent from petroleum
- phenolAromatic hydroxyl compound
- naphthaleneBicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
- xyleneDimethylbenzene industrial solvent
aniline · phenyl · ring · resonance · substitution · organic compounds · hydrocarbons · cyclic
Fragrant culinary leaf
- thymeAromatic culinary herb
- rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
- oreganoMediterranean culinary herb
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
mint · parsley · cilantro · dill · tarragon · chervil · marjoram · bay
scent
Airborne odor detected
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- essenceFundamental nature of something
redolence · whiff · odor · fragrant · sweet-smelling · musky · olfactory · potpourri · sachet · attar
frankincense
Aromatic resin for incense
- myrrhFragrant gum from trees
- sandalwoodAromatic wood from tropical trees
- copalFragrant tropical tree resin
censer · smudging · resin · temple · ritual · ceremony · meditation · sacred · altar · smoke
cumin
Ground aromatic seed
star anise · cloves · fenugreek · fennel seeds · mustard seeds · peppercorn · garam masala · nutmeg · mace · saffron
benzene
Aromatic hydrocarbon solvent
- tolueneAromatic solvent from petroleum
- phenolAromatic hydroxyl compound
- naphthaleneBicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
xylene · aniline · phenyl · ring · resonance · substitution · organic compounds · hydrocarbons · cyclic · conjugated
basil
Fragrant culinary leaf
sage · mint · parsley · cilantro · dill · tarragon · chervil · marjoram · bay · savory
accord
Harmony between parties
- notesBrief written records
- top notesVolatile opening fragrances
- base notesPerfume's final, lasting accords
aldehydes · parfum · toilette · cologne · perfumer · ambergris · vetiver · patchouli · bergamot · oud
mirepoix
French aromatic vegetable base
- sofritoSautéed vegetable cooking base
- holy trinityEssential three-part foundation
- onionPungent layered bulb
celery · carrot · garlic · ginger · shallot · leek · scallion · lemongrass · galangal · bay leaf
- taste and smelltaste, smell, flavor, gustation, olfaction
- plant productslumber, cotton fiber, fiber, starch, cellulose
- sauteingskillet, pan, high heat, browning, stirring
- chemistryatom, atoms, organic chemistry, molecule, chemistry
- cooking basesstock, broth, roux, bouillon, dashi
- solventsacetone, alcohol, chloroform, ether, benzene
- aromatic leavesScented plant matter
- aromatic herbsFragrant plants for flavoring
- aromatic plantVegetation with notable fragrance
- aromatic oilsConcentrated plant fragrances
- aromatic riceGrain with natural perfume
- aromatic spicesScented flavorings from plants