luktkvalitet
Luktkvalitet, often translated as odor quality, is a sensory property used to describe the qualitative aspects of a smell. It covers the odor’s character or profile—such as fruity, floral, earthy, or sulfurous notes—and the overall impression it leaves on the observer. Odor quality is distinct from odor intensity and is influenced by the mixture of odorants, their concentrations, temperature, humidity, background odors, and individual differences in olfactory perception.
Measurement and evaluation of luktkvalitet rely on sensory analysis and instrumental approaches. Trained panels describe odors
Applications of luktkvalitet span environmental monitoring, industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, and the food and fragrance
Challenges include subjectivity in perception, adaptation to odors, and variability across individuals and contexts. Standardized lexicons