aroma
UK: əˈrəʊmə | US: əˈroʊmə
n. a distinctive, typically pleasant smell
n. a subtle quality or atmosphere associated with something
The word "aroma" traces back to Greek arōma, meaning "spice" or "fragrance," likely derived from the verb arō, "to plow" or "to cultivate," metaphorically linking cultivated spices to pleasant scents. Latin adopted it as aroma, and Old French later shaped it into aromate before English settled on "aroma" in the 13th century. The term originally referred to aromatic spices or herbs but gradually broadened to denote any agreeable smell.
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
She loves the aroma of lavender in her garden.
The coffee shop’s rich aroma drew in passersby.
The aroma of pine trees reminded him of winter holidays.
Scientists study how aromas affect human emotions.