odours

Wafting aromatic presences

Odours is the British spelling of odors, the plural of odor—smells, whether pleasant or unpleasant.

The word often leans negative: Strange odours emanated from the basement.

Body odour, foot odour, and similar compounds typically refer to unwanted smells.

unpleasant

stench

Powerfully offensive odor

rank · noisome · fetid · rotten · decaying · foul · offensive · nauseating · sour · musty

pleasant

fragrance

Pleasing olfactory quality

  • perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
  • bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
  • aromaPleasant distinctive smell

scent · essence · sweet-smelling · redolent · ambrosial · balmy · floral · herbal · citrus · vanilla

detection

whiff

Brief, faint smell

  • sniffBrief nasal inhalation
  • olfactoryOf the sense detecting odors
  • noseOlfactory facial organ

smell · waft · trace · hint · lingering · faint · subtle · detect · emanate · permeate

pungent

sharp

Fine-edged, or astute

strong · overpowering · harsh · eye-watering · ammonia · vinegar · onion · garlic · mustard · horseradish

body

sweat

Moisture from skin pores

  • muskAnimal-derived fragrance base
  • breathAir taken in
  • feetLower limbs' ends

armpit · pheromones · perspiration · halitosis · antiperspirant · hygiene · locker room · gym · unwashed

Opposites
presence of smell

odoursodourlessness

Lacking any smell

freshness · fresh air · clean air · sterility · purity

pleasantness

odoursfragrances

Pleasant, crafted aromas

perfumes · aromas · scents · bouquets · essences

sensory modality

odourssights

Notable places to visit

sounds · silences · textures · tastes · visuals

Phrases
Family

odour

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Known to kids · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G