It smelled nice like orange peels.

Meaning: This means something has a good smell similar to the skin of an orange.

Choice of Words: The words "smelled nice" are used to describe something that has a pleasant odor. "Like orange peels" is a simile comparing the smell to the fragrant scent of orange peels.

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The aroma was delightful, reminiscent of citrus zest.

Meaning: This means that something has a very pleasant smell that is similar to the smell of citrus zest. It's like saying, The kitchen was filled with an inviting scent that made me think of freshly squeezed orange juice.

Choice of Words: Aroma is a noun that refers to a pleasant smell. Delightful is an adjective that means very pleasant or enjoyable. Reminiscent is an adjective that means bringing something to mind or causing someone to remember something. Citrus zest is the grated outer skin of a citrus fruit, which has a strong and flavorful scent. When you put them together, "The aroma was delightful, reminiscent of citrus zest" means that something has a very pleasant smell that reminds you of the smell of citrus zest.

The scent was as invigorating as a whiff of citrusy sunshine.

Meaning: This means that something has a very pleasant and refreshing smell that is similar to the smell of citrus fruits in the sun. It's like saying, The smell of the orange grove was so uplifting and energizing, it made me feel like I was walking through a field of flowers.

Choice of Words: Scent is a noun that refers to a smell. Invigorating is an adjective that means giving someone energy or making them feel refreshed. Whiff is a noun that refers to a small amount of something, especially a smell. Citrusy is an adjective that means relating to citrus fruits, which have a strong and flavorful scent. Sunshine is a noun that refers to the light and heat from the sun. When you put them together, "The scent was as invigorating as a whiff of citrusy sunshine" means that something has a very pleasant and refreshing smell that reminds you of the smell of citrus fruits in the sun.

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