geosmin

Example:Petrichor is similar to geosmin but also includes plant essences, contributing to the post-rain aroma.

Definition:A pleasant, sometimes musky odor produced by the evaporation of essential oils released by plants mixed with mineral oils from the soil, often noticed after rain.

Example:The earthy odor of the forest became stronger as the rain dissipated.

Definition:The smell of soil or earth, often associated with geosmin.