DESCRIPTOR

Pungent

Strong, sharp food or product smells that feel immediately present.

CURRENT PUBLIC USE

SmellBook uses “pungent” as descriptive language, not as a precise lab measurement. People can apply the same word differently depending on context and experience.

RELATED CANONICAL PROFILES7

SB-0036 · Source / Food ExperienceGarlic

pungent · savoury · sharp · sulfurous

Open profile ↗SB-0056 · Source / Food ExperienceOnion

pungent · sharp · savoury · sulfurous

Open profile ↗SB-0057 · Food / ProductVinegar

sharp · sour · acidic · pungent

Open profile ↗SB-0042 · Product / Material ExperienceGasoline

sharp · volatile · industrial · sweet-solvent

Open profile ↗SB-0134 · Food / Prepared StateFried Onions

savory · warm · sweet · fried

Open profile ↗SB-0155 · Source / FoodGinger

spicy · fresh · sharp · aromatic

Open profile ↗SB-0158 · Source / SpiceBlack Pepper

spicy · pungent · dry · warm

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