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Aroma
Aroma refers to quality that induces olfactory response.
In general, aroma suggests pleasant flavor, whereas odor and smell are used to describe off-flavor.
Definitions in the literature
- Aroma, odor, and smell are synonymous terms used to describe olfactory responses, though aroma mostly refers to good flavor, while odor and smell are used to describe the off-flavor [1].