Smell

• aroma

  /əˈroʊmə/ (noun)
  A distinctive, typically pleasant smell.

• aromatic

  /ˌɛrəˈmædɪk/ (adjective)
  Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

• attar

  /ˈædər/ (noun)
  A fragrant essential oil, typically made from rose petals.

• balm

  /bɑ(l)m / (noun)
  A fragrant ointment or preparation used to heal or soothe the skin.

• balsam

  /ˈbɔlsəm/ (noun)
  An aromatic resinous substance, such as balm, exuded by various trees and shrubs and used as a base for certain fragrances and medical and cosmetic preparations.

• bouquet

  /boʊˈkeɪ,buˈkeɪ/ (noun)
  The characteristic scent of a wine or perfume.

• effluvium

  /əˈfluviəm/ (noun)
  An unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge.

• essence

  /ˈɛsəns/ (noun)
  The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, that determines its character.

• fetid

  /ˈfɛdɪd/ (adjective)
  Smelling extremely unpleasant.

• foul

  /faʊl/ (adjective)
  Offensive to the senses, especially through having a disgusting smell or taste or being unpleasantly soiled.

• fragrance

  /ˈfreɪɡrəns/ (noun)
  A pleasant, sweet smell.

• fragrant

  /ˈfreɪɡrənt/ (adjective)
  Having a pleasant or sweet smell.

• fresh

  /frɛʃ/ (adjective)
  Pleasantly clean, pure, and cool.

• fulsome

  /ˈfʊlsəm/ (adjective)
  Complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree.

• heady

  /ˈhɛdi/ (adjective)
  Potent; intoxicating.

• malodorous

  /mælˈoʊdərəs/ (adjective)
  Smelling very unpleasant.

• mephitic

  /məˈfɪdɪk/ (adjective)
  Foul-smelling; noxious.

• mephitis

  /məˈfaɪdəs/ (noun)
  A noxious or foul-smelling gas or vapour.

• miasma

  /maɪˈæzmə,miˈæzmə/ (noun)
  A highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor.

• musk

  /məsk/ (noun)
  A strong-smelling reddish-brown substance which is secreted by the male musk deer for scent-marking and is an important ingredient in perfumery.

• nose

  /noʊz/ (noun)
  The part projecting above the mouth on the face of a person or animal, containing the nostrils and used for breathing and smelling.

• odor

  /ˈoʊdər/ (noun)
  A distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one.

• odoriferous

  /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/ (adjective)
  Having or giving off a smell, especially an unpleasant or distinctive one.

• olfaction

  /ɑlˈfækʃən/ (noun)
  The action or capacity of smelling; the sense of smell.

• olfactory

  /ɑlˈfækt(ə)ri,oʊlˈfækt(ə)ri/ (adjective)
  Relating to the sense of smell.

• pomander

  /poʊˈmændər,ˈpoʊˌmændər/ (noun)
  A ball or perforated container of sweet-smelling substances such as herbs and spices, placed in a closet, drawer, or room to perfume the air or (formerly) carried as a supposed protection against infection.

• potpourri

  /ˌpoʊpəˈri/ (noun)
  A mixture of dried petals and spices placed in a bowl or small sack to perfume clothing or a room.

• putrefy

  /ˈpjutrəˌfaɪ/ (verb)
  Make foul

• putrid

  /ˈpjutrəd/ (adjective)
  Very unpleasant; repulsive.

• rancid

  /ˈrænsəd/ (adjective)
  Smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale.

• rank

  /ræŋk/ (adjective)
  Having a foul or offensive smell.

• redolent

  /ˈrɛdlənt/ (adjective)
  Fragrant or sweet-smelling.

• reek

  /rik/ (verb)
  Smell strongly and unpleasantly; stink.

• savory

  /ˈseɪv(ə)ri/ (adjective)
  Belonging to the category that is salty or spicy rather than sweet.

• scent

  /sɛnt/ (noun)
  A distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant.

• smell

  /smɛl/ (noun)
  The faculty or power of perceiving odors or scents by means of the organs in the nose.

• smelly

  /ˈsmɛli/ (adjective)
  Having a strong or unpleasant smell.

• stink

  /stɪŋk/ (noun)
  A strong unpleasant smell; a stench.

• stinky

  /ˈstɪŋki/ (adjective)
  Having a strong or unpleasant smell.

• stuffy

  /ˈstəfi/ (adjective)
  Lacking fresh air or ventilation.

• waft

  /wɑft,wæft/ (noun)
  A gentle movement of air.

• whiff

  /(h)wɪf/ (noun)
  A smell that is only smelled briefly or faintly.