Let's learn about clove flavoring.

Clove flavoring has a pungent, spicy aroma similar to real cloves (the spice), with a slight "numbing" sensation, but it is milder and more controllable than natural cloves.

Sweet and bitter: The base sweetness is similar to licorice or honey, but a subtle woody bitterness emerges in the aftertaste, similar to the natural astringency of eugenol.

Cooling sensation: High-quality flavorings often contain mint or eucalyptus oil components, creating a unique experience of "intertwined warmth and coolness."

Top notes: Upon entry, a sweet and spicy aroma is released, accompanied by a slight burning sensation (similar to cinnamon but sharper).

Middle notes: The spiciness gradually subsides, and woody and fruity notes emerge (possibly simulating the delicate fragrance of clove flowers).

Base notes: A lasting, gentle numbing sensation remains, with a lingering aftertaste of intertwined sweetness and bitterness in the mouth, sometimes accompanied by a minty coolness.