WANI Dictionary

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].