Spices

Pungent

A sharp, physically penetrating sensation in the nasal cavity.

Pepper

The spicy, pungent, musty, and woody aromatic characteristic of ground black pepper.

Anise

A pungent, sweet, brown, caramelized aromatic that may contain petroleum, medicinal, and floral notes.

Nutmeg

A wet, brown, woody, pungent, petroleum-like, heavy aromatic with a slightly lemony impression.

Brown spice

The sweet, brown aromatic associated with spices such as cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and allspice.

Cinnamon

A sweet, brown, slightly woody, slightly pungent, spicy aromatic.

Clove

A sweet, brown, spicy, pungent, floral, citrus, medicinal, and slightly minty aromatic.