noun
Refers to an unpleasant odor, often used in formal or written contexts. In everyday speech, 臭い (におい) or 悪臭 (あくしゅう) may be more common.
台所から何か臭味がする。
There's a bad smell coming from the kitchen.
この肉は臭味があるので、食べないほうがいい。
This meat has a stink, so you'd better not eat it.