We have plenty of words to describe other senses and experiences, but the sense of 'smell' seems to defy words. The human sense of smell is not heavily used compared to that of many animals. Still, it's a deep and rich sense, and it can enhance how you communicate (especially when you're crafting a story or describing a moment).

It can enhance how you experience your other senses (particularly taste, such as tasting complex flavors in wine and dark chocolate), and even with determining when fruit is ripe or milk is spoiled. If you'd like to pin down a smell in words, here are some tips that can help you.