Sensory Physiology
2. Types of stimuli
2.7. Common odor descriptions
Odors are frequesntly described in terms like:
- Fruity
- Greasy
- Floral
- Earthy, musty, mushroom, yeasty
- Woody, forest, fir
- Grassy, green
- Herbal
- Spicy
- Burnt, roasted, smokey
- Savoury
- Rancid
- Nutty
- e.t.c.
You can check out different aroma wheels e.g. used to describe wines, beers, cheeses, and their off-flavours etc. here.
