芳香

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 芳香, read ほうこう, means a pleasant fragrance.
• Basic usage: It is used to describe scents rising from plum blossoms or tea leaves.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Evaluative difference from 匂い
  • 匂い can refer to either pleasant or unpleasant smells. 芳香 carries a positive assessment of the scent.