aroma
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɝˈoʊmə// UK //ɐɹˈəʊmɐ// aro·ma
n. a pleasant or noticeable smell, especially from food, coffee, or flowers.
n. a distinctive, typically pleasant smell. Often associated with culinary or botanical contexts.
The aroma of fresh coffee fills the kitchen every morning.
The chef added fresh basil at the last minute to preserve its delicate aroma.
Wine tasters often spend several minutes identifying the complex aroma of a vintage before they even take their first sip.
From Late Latin arōmata (“spices”) (or arōma (“spice”)), from Ancient Greek ἄρωμα (árōma, “seasoning, spicy and/or fragrant smell”).
Usage
Commonly paired with 'of' followed by the source of the scent.