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aromatic hydrocarbons1 source
name prefix↗1870s1 source… surrounding air an odour he calls agreeable, aromatic, camphoraceous and stimulating.
content↗2-acetyl-1-pyrroline2 sources… ed contributor to the characteristic aroma of aromatic rice. A review of bread aroma chemistry reports 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, (E)-2-nonenal, …
content↗air fresheners2 sources… st taxi had the highest levels of alkanes and aromatic compounds (a chemical family, not a description of smell).
content↗aroma1 source… ed contributor to the characteristic aroma of aromatic rice.
content↗asphalt1 source… y intermediate- or semivolatile and about 30% aromatic; emissions rose markedly with moderate solar exposure, by about 300% for road asphalt …
content↗benzene1 source… arly all of the benzene and most fuel-related aromatics in the houses came from the garages.
content↗botany1 source… surrounding air an odour he calls agreeable, aromatic, camphoraceous and stimulating.
content↗cooked rice1 source… ed contributor to the characteristic aroma of aromatic rice.
content↗cork1 source… of industrial interest (the authors call them aromatic compounds); vanillins and volatile phenols were the most abundant groups, alongside a …
content↗cork stoppers1 source… of industrial interest (the authors call them aromatic compounds); vanillins and volatile phenols were the most abundant groups, alongside a …
content↗curing1 source… olysed in the first stages of curing, and the aromatic compounds freed from their bound forms can be converted further, significantly changi …
content↗emissions4 sources… y intermediate- or semivolatile and about 30% aromatic; emissions rose markedly with moderate solar exposure, by about 300% for road asphalt …
content↗eucalyptus2 sources… surrounding air an odour he calls agreeable, aromatic, camphoraceous and stimulating.
content↗fuel vapour1 source… space vapour of regular and premium gasoline, aromatic hydrocarbons made up about 87–88% of the targeted volatile compounds measured.
content↗garages1 source… arly all of the benzene and most fuel-related aromatics in the houses came from the garages.
content↗gasoline2 sources… space vapour of regular and premium gasoline, aromatic hydrocarbons made up about 87–88% of the targeted volatile compounds measured. In 15 …
content↗glucovanillin1 source… olysed in the first stages of curing, and the aromatic compounds freed from their bound forms can be converted further, significantly changi …
content↗indoor air13 sources… arly all of the benzene and most fuel-related aromatics in the houses came from the garages. In a home improvement and gardening store in no …
content↗lecture1 source… surrounding air an odour he calls agreeable, aromatic, camphoraceous and stimulating.
content↗pharmacies1 source… were characterised by high concentrations of aromatic compounds (a chemical family, not a description of smell).
content↗rice1 source… ed contributor to the characteristic aroma of aromatic rice.
content↗roads1 source… y intermediate- or semivolatile and about 30% aromatic; emissions rose markedly with moderate solar exposure, by about 300% for road asphalt …
content↗Sources7
Aromatic Potential and Bioactivity of Cork Stoppers and Cork By-ProductsFoods · PRIMARY
name prefix↗Characterization of the key aroma compounds in aged Zhenjiang aromatic vinegar by gas chromatography-olfactometry-mass spectrometry, quantitative measurements, aroma recombination and omission experimentsFood Research International · PRIMARY
name↗Clove Essential Oil (Syzygium aromaticum L. Myrtaceae): Extraction, Chemical Composition, Food Applications, and Essential Bioactivity for Human HealthMolecules · REVIEW
name↗Commuter exposure to aromatic VOCs in public transportation modes in Hong KongScience of The Total Environment · PRIMARY
name↗Genetic Characterization of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis Genotypes Derived from Seeds and Selection Based on Their Morphological Traits and Flower Aromatic SubstancesAgriculture · PRIMARY
name↗Identification of Key Aromatic Compounds in Basil (Ocimum L.) Using Sensory Evaluation, Metabolomics and Volatilomics AnalysisMetabolites · PRIMARY
name↗Environmental impact of VOC emissions from motor vehicle gasoline and vapours: composition analysis and implicationsJournal of Atmospheric Chemistry · PRIMARYgasoline · fuel vapour · aromatic hydrocarbons
descriptor / context↗Collections2
Smells19
BasilFresh green herb character with aromatic, peppery and slightly sweet associations.green · herbal · aromatic · freshgreen · herbal · aromatic · fresh · kitchen herb · garden · freshly torn leaf · summer · appetite · garden · Nature · Source · Garden · Kitc …
descriptor / context↗BergamotA bright citrus direction often perceived as fresher, greener and more aromatic than sweet orange.citrus · green · aromatic · brightcitrus · green · aromatic · bright · citrus peel · tea association · fragrance opening · clarity · lift · energy · Food & Drink · Fragrance …
descriptor / context↗Black TeaA brewed-leaf smell with warm, dry, tannic and lightly aromatic associations.dry · warm · aromatic · tannicdry · warm · aromatic · tannic · tea cup · breakfast · afternoon break · focus · calm · ritual · Food & Drink · Source · Experience
descriptor / context↗Curry Spice BlendA warm mixed-spice smell that may combine earthy, pungent, sweet and toasted directions depending on the blend.spicy · warm · aromatic · mixedspicy · warm · aromatic · mixed · kitchen · spice blend · cooking preparation · cooking · warmth · appetite · Food & Drink · Experience · Ki …
descriptor / context↗EucalyptusA sharp aromatic-green smell direction often perceived as cool, penetrating and clean.aromatic · green · sharp · coolaromatic · green · sharp · cool · eucalyptus leaves · garden · home-fragrance association · clarity · freshness · openness · Nature · Fragra …
descriptor / context↗Fresh Herb BundleA mixed green aromatic smell combining freshly cut culinary herbs and damp stems.herbal · green · fresh · aromaticherbal · green · fresh · aromatic · market · kitchen · herb garden · garden · cooking · freshness · Nature · Source · Market · Kitchen · Gar …
descriptor / context↗GingerA fresh spicy root smell with citrusy, warm, sharp and aromatic character.spicy · fresh · sharp · aromaticspicy · fresh · sharp · aromatic · kitchen · tea · fresh root · energy · warmth · clarity · Food & Drink · Fragrance · Source · Kitchen
descriptor / context↗LavenderAn aromatic floral-herbal direction often described as fresh, dry and calming.aromatic · floral · herbal · dryaromatic · floral · herbal · dry · garden · dried bundle · home fragrance · calm · rest · cleanliness · Nature · Fragrance · Source · Garden
descriptor / context↗Black PepperA dry pungent spice smell with woody, warm and sharp aromatic character.spicy · pungent · dry · warm… ungent spice smell with woody, warm and sharp aromatic character. Black Pepper is a food-spice profile centered on aroma, not physiological …
content↗CinnamonWarm, sweet-spicy and woody aromatic character associated with cinnamon bark and cooking.spicy · warm · sweet · woodyWarm, sweet-spicy and woody aromatic character associated with cinnamon bark and cooking. Cinnamon can function as a spice source, food cue …
content↗CloveA strong warm spice smell with sweet, woody and medicinal-like aromatic character.spicy · warm · sweet · woody… ce smell with sweet, woody and medicinal-like aromatic character. Clove is a strong spice source profile and makes no medicinal or therapeut …
content↗CoffeeRoasted, warm and bitter aromatic territory strongly tied to preparation and ritual.roasted · warm · bitter · darkRoasted, warm and bitter aromatic territory strongly tied to preparation and ritual. Coffee changes dramatically across bean, roast, grind a …
content↗Grapefruit PeelA bright citrus peel smell with bitter, sharp and slightly aromatic character.citrus · bitter · bright · sharp… us peel smell with bitter, sharp and slightly aromatic character. Grapefruit Peel is centered on the rind rather than the sweeter fruit fles …
content↗Lemon ZestSharp citrus peel character with bright, bitter and highly fresh aromatic lift.citrus · bright · sharp · bitter… haracter with bright, bitter and highly fresh aromatic lift. Lemon Zest represents peel and aromatic oil rather than sweet lemon flavor.
content↗MintA cool herbal-green direction associated with fresh mint leaves and aromatic brightness.herbal · green · cool · fresh… rection associated with fresh mint leaves and aromatic brightness. Mint is a broad public profile. Peppermint receives its own page because …
content↗Pine ResinA sticky aromatic tree-resin smell with green, woody and sharp forest character.resinous · green · woody · sharpA sticky aromatic tree-resin smell with green, woody and sharp forest character. Pine Resin focuses on the aromatic material itself rather t …
content↗RosemaryA strong aromatic herb smell with resinous, green and dry Mediterranean character.herbal · resinous · green · dryA strong aromatic herb smell with resinous, green and dry Mediterranean character. Rosemary bridges culinary herb and resinous botanical sme …
content↗SageA dry aromatic herb smell with green, earthy and softly camphoraceous associations.herbal · dry · green · earthyA dry aromatic herb smell with green, earthy and softly camphoraceous associations. Sage is presented as a sensory herb profile, not as a me …
content↗Vanilla BeanSoft sweet aromatic warmth associated with vanilla pods, baking and fragrance.sweet · warm · soft · creamySoft sweet aromatic warmth associated with vanilla pods, baking and fragrance. Vanilla Bean is kept distinct from generic 'vanilla' flavor o …
content↗Comparisons4
Chamomile vs LavenderCompare two smells… e and hay-sweet; lavender is sharper and more aromatic, with a clean, slightly camphor-like edge.
content↗Ginger vs Black PepperCompare two smells… y and warm. Ginger is fresher and more citrus-aromatic; Black Pepper is drier, woodier and more pungent.
content↗Orange Peel vs BergamotCompare two smells… bergamot is often framed as greener and more aromatic.
content↗Rosemary vs SageCompare two smellsBoth are aromatic herbs. Rosemary is more resinous and needle-like; Sage is softer, earthier and drier.
content↗Learn3
Citrus and FreshSmell Vocabulary · word pair… ke freshness ranging from juicy to bitter and aromatic. A bright, newly aired or recently changed sensory impression.
content↗Green and HerbalSmell Vocabulary · word pair… mmy, botanical or plant-like freshness. Leafy aromatic herb and dried-plant directions.
content↗One molecule, many smellsSmell and Science · lesson… onds: the studies name it as a contributor to aromatic rice and as a primary odorant of bread crust. Sharing a molecule does not make two sm …
content↗Scent Directions1
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