Aroma vs. Aura

Aroma vs. Aura — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Aroma and Aura

Aromanoun

A smell; especially a pleasant spicy or fragrant one.

I love the aroma of cinnamon.

Auranoun

Distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with something.

Aromanoun

any property detected by the olfactory system

Auranoun

(parapsychology) An invisible force surrounding a living creature.

Aromanoun

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

Auranoun

(medicine) Perceptual disturbance experienced by some migraine sufferers before a migraine headache.

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Auranoun

(medicine) Telltale sensation experienced by some people with epilepsy before a seizure.

Auranoun

a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure

Auranoun

an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

Auranoun

a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing;

an air of mysterythe house had a neglected airan atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquartersthe place had an aura of romance