This is the 3439th most frequent Polish word.
zapach
"Scent" or "smell".
In this sentence, 'zapach' refers to a pleasant aroma perceived by the sense of smell.
Zapach kwiatów w ogrodzie jest bardzo przyjemny.
The scent of flowers in the garden is very pleasant.
Here, 'zapach' denotes an odor, this time an undesirable one caused by fumes.
Nieprzyjemny zapach spalin unosi się w powietrzu.
An unpleasant smell of exhaust fumes fills the air.
This usage of 'zapach' conveys the unique scent identifier of a dish, now highlighting its characteristic properties.