aroma

plural aromas · plural aromata

1. A smell; especially a pleasant, spicy or fragrant one.

   I love the aroma of cinnamon.

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   David Mason, Beverage and Bar Manager at St. Regis, describes the complex aromas and layered palate of the cognac thus: “It’s kind of autumn flavors. Really nutty, almondy – kind of fig, plum, dried fruits. But it finishes off really smoothly but with a little bit of tobacco leaf.”

   2016 December 16, Peter Shadbolt, “What does a $22,000 cognac actually taste like?”, in CNN, archived from the original on 15 Jun 2020

   They were asked to assess them on their appearance (an even golden-brown); aroma (biscuity); mouthfeel (either pleasantly chewy or with a satisfying crunch); and flavour (balanced, perfumed with golden syrup and earthy with oats). […] Several tasters noted the “overly sweet” coconut aroma, carrying through to a “too sweet” flavour and “too chewy” mouthfeel.

   2023 April 22, Yvonne C. Lam, “Supermarket Anzac biscuit taste test: from ‘beautiful’ to ‘an intense workout’”, in The Guardian, →ISSN, archived from the original on 03 Aug 2023

   The smell of fresh asphalt hangs heavy in the air at Dore & Totley station. It's even powerful enough to overcome the usual delightful aromas emanating from the well-known curry house which occupies the original platform building.

   2024 May 1, Tom Ingall, “Hope springs eternal for better services”, in RAIL, number 1008, page 52

   Synonyms: fragrance, nosegay, scent, bouquet, essence, musk, odor, perfume