The difference between Aroma and Odour

When used as nouns, aroma means a smell, whereas odour means any smell, whether fragrant or offensive.


check bellow for the other definitions of Aroma and Odour

  1. Aroma as a noun:

    A smell; especially a pleasant spicy or fragrant one.

    Examples:

    "I love the aroma of [[cinnamon]]."

  1. Odour as a noun:

    Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume.

  2. Odour as a noun (now, _, rare):

    Something which produces a scent; incense, a perfume.

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