SPICE ALMANACA visual guide to flavor
Flavor family

Herbal

Green, leafy, garden notes: oregano, thyme, basil, mint, dill.

No. 89Spice

Ajwain

Sharp, thyme-like, pungent, bitter

pungent·herbal·bitter
No. 25Herb

Basil

Sweet, peppery, clove and anise

herbal·sweet
No. 22Herb

Bay leaf

Herbal, piney, faintly tea-like, subtle

herbal·bitter
No. 19Spice

Caraway

Sharp, warm, anise, faintly citrus

pungent·herbal
No. 48Spice

Celery seed

Savory, grassy, bitter, concentrated celery

herbal·bitter
No. 62Herb

Chervil

Delicate, sweet, faintly anise, fresh

herbal·sweet
No. 93Herb

Chives

Mild, fresh, oniony, grassy

herbal
No. 28Herb

Cilantro

Bright, citrusy, pungent, fresh

herbal·citrusy
No. 84Blend

Crab boil seasoning

Savory, celery-forward, peppery, briny

herbal·pungent
No. 43Herb

Curry leaf

Nutty, citrusy, savory, faintly bitter

citrusy·herbal
No. 35Herb

Dill

Fresh, grassy, citrusy, faintly anise

herbal·citrusy
No. 80Herb

Epazote

Pungent, savory, resinous, petrol-herbal

pungent·herbal
No. 18Spice

Fennel seed

Sweet, warm, gentle licorice

sweet·herbal
No. 72Spice

Green peppercorn

Fresh, bright, mild, herbaceous pepper

pungent·herbal
No. 54Blend

Herbes de Provence

Herbal, savory, floral, sun-dried

herbal
No. 66Blend

Jerk seasoning

Warm, fiery, herbal, allspice-forward

warm·pungent·herbal
No. 49Spice

Juniper

Piney, resinous, citrusy, bittersweet

herbal·citrusy
No. 97Blend

Khmeli suneli

Herbal, warm, savory, blue-fenugreek

herbal·warm
No. 26Herb

Marjoram

Sweet, mild, floral, gently warm

herbal·sweet
No. 11Herb

Oregano

Herbal, peppery, slightly bitter, aromatic

herbal·bitter
No. 27Herb

Parsley

Fresh, grassy, clean, lightly peppery

herbal
No. 24Herb

Rosemary

Piney, resinous, warm, lemony

herbal
No. 36Herb

Sage

Savory, earthy, piney, slightly musty

herbal·bitter
No. 61Herb

Savory

Peppery, savory, thyme-like, herbal

herbal
No. 37Herb

Tarragon

Sweet, anise, grassy, delicate

herbal·sweet
No. 23Herb

Thyme

Herbal, savory, minty, peppery

herbal
No. 50Blend

Za'atar

Herbal, tart, nutty, savory

herbal·citrusy·nutty