Pungency (noun)

The quality of being sharp, intense, or biting, especially in taste or smell.

Origin:

From latin pungentia, from pungēre "to prick".

Examples:

1. The pungency of the spicy sauce made his eyes water.
2. The pungency of the freshly cut onions was overwhelming.
3. The pungency of the cheese was a surprise to those who had never tried it before.
4. The pungency of the wine was balanced perfectly by the sweetness of the dessert.
5. The pungency of the mustard was a perfect complement to the blandness of the sandwich.