aromatic herb
Thyme
A brisk aromatic herb with green, warm-spicy, dry and slightly medicinal facets.
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What it is
Thyme is the aromatic herb Thymus vulgaris, a small Mediterranean subshrub in the mint family.
What to notice
Thyme can suggest:
- dry green herbs
- warm aromatic spice
- brisk freshness
- woody stems
- a lightly medicinal edge
In fragrance
Thyme can sharpen citrus, aromatic and fougère structures or add a dry herbal accent to woods and spices.
REFERENCE SOURCES
Kew Science · Thymus vulgaris↗