odor
What noses sense
An odor is a smell—a quality perceived through the nose.
The word is neutral but often implies unpleasantness: a foul odor, body odor.
Something in bad odor has a poor reputation.
Odor can suggest a trace or hint: an odor of corruption surrounded the deal.
British spelling: odour.
Offensive or illegal
- putridDecomposed and foul-smelling
- reekEmit strong odor
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
- rottenDecomposed or corrupt
decaying · offensive · repulsive · noxious · vile · fetid · rank · musty
Arranged cluster of blooms
- essenceFundamental nature of something
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- redolenceQuality of being aromatic
- whiffBrief, faint smell
scent · perfume · incense · potpourri · aromatics · spice · balminess · myrrh
Sense of scent detection
- olfactoryOf the sense detecting odors
- sniffBrief nasal inhalation
- whiffBrief, faint smell
- noseOlfactory facial organ
nasal · nostrils · inhale · sensory · perception · detect · identify · recognize
Drift on air
- vaporGaseous form of liquid
- effluviumNoxious airborne exhalation
- exhalationBreathing out air
- diffusionPassive molecular spreading
emission · release · plume · trail · cloud · drift · dispersion · permeation
Fine-edged, or astute
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
- harshUnpleasantly severe or rough
- penetratingPassing into or through
intense · overpowering · eye-watering · burning · stinging · ammonia · vinegar · sulfurous
Light, gentle air movement
- linenFlax-derived textile
- morningDay's early hours
- mintAromatic culinary herb
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
pine · cleanliness · laundry · rain · springtime · meadow · cucumber · eucalyptus
foul
Offensive or illegal
- putridDecomposed and foul-smelling
- reekEmit strong odor
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
rotten · decaying · offensive · repulsive · noxious · vile · fetid · rank · musty · sewage
bouquet
Arranged cluster of blooms
- essenceFundamental nature of something
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- redolenceQuality of being aromatic
whiff · scent · perfume · incense · potpourri · aromatics · spice · balminess · myrrh · cinnamon
olfaction
Sense of scent detection
nose · nasal · nostrils · inhale · sensory · perception · detect · identify · recognize · discern
waft
Drift on air
- vaporGaseous form of liquid
- effluviumNoxious airborne exhalation
- exhalationBreathing out air
diffusion · emission · release · plume · trail · cloud · drift · dispersion · permeation · volatility
sharp
Fine-edged, or astute
penetrating · intense · overpowering · eye-watering · burning · stinging · ammonia · vinegar · sulfurous · chemical
breeze
Light, gentle air movement
citrus · pine · cleanliness · laundry · rain · springtime · meadow · cucumber · eucalyptus · zest
- body odorHuman sweat smell
- body odourHuman perspiration stench
- foot odorSmelly feet condition
- foul odorUnpleasant smell
- odor controlManaging unwanted smells
- fishy odorSmell of marine life
deodorant, odorous, odorless, deodorize, malodorous, deodorized, odour, odors, odours