Pleasant whiff

I believe the answer is:

aroma

(Other definitions for aroma that I've seen before include "Pleasant odour" , "Food fragrance" , "Pervasive atmosphere" , "Scent - fragrance" , "Distinctive smell" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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