What Do Herbs Smell Like

HerbAromaStrength of AromaThymeSmells of lemon and mintStrongBasilBitter. Mix of cloves and liquoriceStrongSummer savouryPeppery mix of marjoram, thyme and mintMildLemon balmlemon with a presence of mint (sometimes associated to lemon candy)Mild

What do dried herbs smell like?

The process of drying evaporates most of the flavour, the aroma chemicals in the herbs. It is for this reason that many dried herbs do not taste anything like the fresh version. Instead, they tend of have a generic dried-leaf aroma, often smelling dusty and musty whether they come as flakes or powders.

What herbs smell strong?

Herbs have aromatic leaves that will fill your garden with fragrance, especially in the late morning when the sun begins to heat up. Lavender, pineapple sage, and basil are exceptionally fragrant.