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oreganolike

Oreganolike is a sensory descriptor used in cooking, flavor science, and fragrance to denote a flavor or aroma reminiscent of oregano (Origanum vulgare). The term blends oregano with the suffix -like to indicate similarity rather than identity, and is encountered in sensory notes, product descriptions, and lexicons of herbal flavors.

The oreganolike profile is driven by oregano's essential oils, chiefly carvacrol and thymol, along with terpenes

Applications include recipe development, where oreganolike notes guide seasoning choices; product labeling in food and beverages;

such
as
p-cymene
and
gamma-terpinene.
The
intensity
and
character
vary
with
plant
species
(common
oregano,
Mexican
oregano),
cultivation,
harvest,
drying,
and
extraction
method.
Fresh
leaves
may
yield
a
milder,
green
note,
while
dried
leaves
or
essential
oils
emphasize
warm,
peppery,
and
slightly
camphoraceous
facets.
and
fragrance
design,
where
herbaceous
green
accords
are
desired.
The
term
is
descriptive
rather
than
a
formal
botanical
category,
and
may
overlap
with
marjoram-like
and
thyme-like
descriptors
in
sensory
literature.