> ...Anyone could describe a relative scent of 'real' saffron? Doing my own research on the topic, found a nice tests to tell real/fake saffron: https://mothe

> ...Anyone could describe a relative scent of 'real' saffron? Doing my own research on the topic, found a nice tests to tell real/fake saffron: https://motherwouldknow.com/how-to-identify-real-saffron-avoid-fake-saffron/ https://motherwouldknow.com/how-to-identify-real-saffron-avo... Well, according to the above, one of flavor/smell references of saffron is paella, the Spanish rice dish, apparently it often lists saffron as ingredient. Generally, it's described as sweet, flowery, grassy, earthy. I wonder if it smells like fresh corn cobs being boiled with husks. From another source, it's suggested that cardamon is somewhat similar, but more citrusy and sligtly more pronounced.