isonisoOne of the most useful wine gifts to give is not wine, but a Le Nez du Vin wine aroma kit. It comes with 54 little glass vials with numbers printed on them, alongside matching cards noting the wines and terroirs associated with each aroma.
Thanks to Le Nez du Vin, the learning tool for amateur and professional wine lovers.
The kit, set in a sophisticated red case, contains:
A collection of 54 vials (made of glass) of aromas which make up the DNA of wines around the world. Smell and learn about the fruity, floral, vegetal, animal and toasty notes commonly found in fine wines. Train your scent memory, the same way you've learnt to write, for you to recognize the aromas in fine wines.
The Masterkit includes:
- Set in a sophisticated red case, 54 superb quality aromas come to life in your scent memory for you to recognize in fine wines.
- 54 index cards explain the real link between aromas and wine.
- A guide-book that shows how in both the New and Old Worlds, the 54 key aromas reflect grape varieties and vineyards. It will accompany you with its rich illustrations and practical exercises to teach you how to taste wines the world over.
Comparison Of Le Nez Du Vin Aroma Kits:
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54
AROMA KIT |
24
AROMA KIT |
OAK
AROMA KIT |
WINE FAULT
AROMA KIT |
FRUIT AROMAS: |
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1 – Lemon |
✓ |
✓ |
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2 – Grapefruit |
✓ |
✓ |
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3 – Orange |
✓ |
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4 – Pineapple |
✓ |
✓ |
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5 – Banana |
✓ |
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6 – Lychee |
✓ |
✓ |
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7 – Melon |
✓ |
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8– Muscat |
✓ |
✓ |
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9 – Apple |
✓ |
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10 – Pear |
✓ |
✓ |
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11 - Quince |
✓ |
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12 - Strawberry |
✓ |
✓ |
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13 - Raspberry |
✓ |
✓ |
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14 - Redcurrant |
✓ |
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15 - Blackcurrant |
✓ |
✓ |
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16 - Bilberry |
✓ |
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17 - Blackberry |
✓ |
✓ |
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18 - Cherry |
✓ |
✓ |
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19 - Apricot |
✓ |
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20 - Peach |
✓ |
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21 - Almond (kernel) |
✓ |
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22 - Prune |
✓ |
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23 - Walnut |
✓ |
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FLORAL AROMAS: |
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24 - Hawthorn |
✓ |
✓ |
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25 - Acacia |
✓ |
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26 - Linden |
✓ |
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27 - Honey |
✓ |
✓ |
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28 - Rose |
✓ |
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29 - Violet |
✓ |
✓ |
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VEGETAL AROMAS: |
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30 - Green pepper |
✓ |
✓ |
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31 - Mushroom |
✓ |
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32 - Truffle |
✓ |
✓ |
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33 - Yeast |
✓ |
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34 - Cedar |
✓ |
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35 - Pine |
✓ |
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36 - Licorice |
✓ |
✓ |
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37 - Blackcurrant bud |
✓ |
✓ |
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38 - Cut hay |
✓ |
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39 - Thyme |
✓ |
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40 - Vanilla |
✓ |
✓ |
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41 - Cinnamon |
✓ |
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42 - Clove |
✓ |
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43 - Pepper |
✓ |
✓ |
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44 - Saffron |
✓ |
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ANIMAL AROMAS: |
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45 - Leather |
✓ |
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46 - Musk |
✓ |
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47 - Butter |
✓ |
✓ |
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GRILLED AROMAS: |
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48 - Toasted bread |
✓ |
✓ |
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49 - Roasted almonds |
✓ |
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50 - Roasted hazelnut |
✓ |
✓ |
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51 - Caramel |
✓ |
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52 - Coffee |
✓ |
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53 - Dark chocolate |
✓ |
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54 - Smoked |
✓ |
✓ |
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OAK AROMAS: |
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1 - Oak |
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✓ |
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2 - Green Wood (Fault) |
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✓ |
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3 - Coconut |
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✓ |
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4 - Vanilla Pod |
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✓ |
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5 - Woody-spicy |
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✓ |
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6 - Clove |
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✓ |
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7 - Smoky |
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✓ |
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8 - Medicinal |
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✓ |
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9 - New Leather |
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✓ |
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10 - Roasted Coffee |
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✓ |
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11 - Burnt Sugar |
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✓ |
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12 - Candied Orange |
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✓ |
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FAULT AROMAS: |
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1 - Vegetal |
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✓ |
2 - Rotten Apple |
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✓ |
3 - Vinegar |
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✓ |
4 - Glue |
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✓ |
5 - Soap |
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✓ |
6 - Sulphur |
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✓ |
7 - Rotten Egg |
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✓ |
8 - Onion |
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✓ |
9 - Cauliflower |
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✓ |
10 - Horse |
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✓ |
11 - Mouldy Earthy |
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✓ |
12 - Cork |
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✓ |
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54
AROMA KIT |
24
AROMA KIT |
OAK
AROMA KIT |
WINE FAULT
AROMA KIT |
FRUIT AROMAS: |
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1 – Lemon |
✓ |
✓ |
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2 – Grapefruit |
✓ |
✓ |
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3 – Orange |
✓ |
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4 – Pineapple |
✓ |
✓ |
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5 – Banana |
✓ |
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6 – Lychee |
✓ |
✓ |
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7 – Melon |
✓ |
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8– Muscat |
✓ |
✓ |
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9 – Apple |
✓ |
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10 – Pear |
✓ |
✓ |
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11 - Quince |
✓ |
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12 - Strawberry |
✓ |
✓ |
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13 - Raspberry |
✓ |
✓ |
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14 - Redcurrant |
✓ |
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15 - Blackcurrant |
✓ |
✓ |
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16 - Bilberry |
✓ |
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17 - Blackberry |
✓ |
✓ |
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18 - Cherry |
✓ |
✓ |
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19 - Apricot |
✓ |
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20 - Peach |
✓ |
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21 - Almond (kernel) |
✓ |
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22 - Prune |
✓ |
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23 - Walnut |
✓ |
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FLORAL AROMAS: |
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24 - Hawthorn |
✓ |
✓ |
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25 - Acacia |
✓ |
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26 - Linden |
✓ |
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27 - Honey |
✓ |
✓ |
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28 - Rose |
✓ |
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29 - Violet |
✓ |
✓ |
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VEGETAL AROMAS: |
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30 - Green pepper |
✓ |
✓ |
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31 - Mushroom |
✓ |
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32 - Truffle |
✓ |
✓ |
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33 - Yeast |
✓ |
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34 - Cedar |
✓ |
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35 - Pine |
✓ |
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36 - Licorice |
✓ |
✓ |
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37 - Blackcurrant bud |
✓ |
✓ |
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38 - Cut hay |
✓ |
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39 - Thyme |
✓ |
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40 - Vanilla |
✓ |
✓ |
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41 - Cinnamon |
✓ |
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42 - Clove |
✓ |
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43 - Pepper |
✓ |
✓ |
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44 - Saffron |
✓ |
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ANIMAL AROMAS: |
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45 - Leather |
✓ |
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46 - Musk |
✓ |
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47 - Butter |
✓ |
✓ |
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GRILLED AROMAS: |
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48 - Toasted bread |
✓ |
✓ |
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49 - Roasted almonds |
✓ |
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50 - Roasted hazelnut |
✓ |
✓ |
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51 - Caramel |
✓ |
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52 - Coffee |
✓ |
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53 - Dark chocolate |
✓ |
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54 - Smoked |
✓ |
✓ |
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OAK AROMAS: |
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1 - Oak |
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✓ |
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2 - Green Wood (Fault) |
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✓ |
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3 - Coconut |
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✓ |
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4 - Vanilla Pod |
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✓ |
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5 - Woody-spicy |
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✓ |
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6 - Clove |
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✓ |
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7 - Smoky |
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✓ |
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8 - Medicinal |
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✓ |
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9 - New Leather |
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✓ |
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10 - Roasted Coffee |
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✓ |
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11 - Burnt Sugar |
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✓ |
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12 - Candied Orange |
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✓ |
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FAULT AROMAS: |
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1 - Vegetal |
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✓ |
2 - Rotten Apple |
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✓ |
3 - Vinegar |
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✓ |
4 - Glue |
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✓ |
5 - Soap |
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✓ |
6 - Sulphur |
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✓ |
7 - Rotten Egg |
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✓ |
8 - Onion |
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✓ |
9 - Cauliflower |
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✓ |
10 - Horse |
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✓ |
11 - Mouldy Earthy |
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✓ |
12 - Cork |
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✓ |