earthy smell
Fresh dirt aroma
The earthy smell is the distinctive scent of soil after rain, produced by a compound called geosmin released by bacteria in the ground.
The term extends to similar organic, soil-like aromas in wine, mushrooms, root vegetables, or enclosed spaces: The basement had that earthy smell of damp concrete and old wood.
- petrichorScent of rain-soaked ground
- mustyStale from dampness
- loamyRich in humus
- dampSlightly wet
- soilGround matter for planting
forest · forest floor · rain · humus · moss · fungal · compost · mulch · wet · clay · roots · decay · autumn · fallen leaves · leaves · rich · organic · garden bed
olfactory character
earthy smellfloral scent
Odor from flowers
rose scent · perfume · fresh scent · lavender scent · perfumed
pleasantness/refinement
earthy smellfine fragrance
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