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Classification of odour sensations
Type
Origin
1. Floral
Arising from the flower parts of plants
2. Woody
Associated with hard vegetable matter
3. Rustic/Vegetal
Associated with soft vegetable matter
4. Balsamic
Associated with resinous substances
5. Fruity
Associated with the crushed fruits of plants
6. Animal
Associated with the odour of animals.
7. Empyreumatic
Arising from heating/roasting processes
8. Chemical
Associated with synthetic chemical manufacture
9. Spicy
Associated with aromatic spices and herbs
10. Etherish
Associated with ether substances (slightly sickly)