Having a strong, pleasant smell; fragrant; or in chemistry, relating to a ring structure of atoms like benzene.
From Greek 'aromatikos,' derived from 'aroma' (spice, fragrance), which may come from a Semitic source. The chemistry meaning developed in the 19th century when scientists discovered certain compounds had ring structures and interesting properties.
The scent of something can transport you across decades—the smell of your grandmother's perfume or a specific tree can trigger vivid memories more powerfully than any photograph. This is because smell bypasses the thalamus and goes directly to the limbic system, giving scent unique power over memory and emotion in the brain.
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