Pungent (adjective)

1. Having a sharp, strong, and often unpleasant smell or taste.
2. Capable of producing a sharp, strong, and often unpleasant sensation or feeling.

Origin:

From the latin punctum, meaning 'point' or 'prick', referring to the sharp or strong sensation that pungent things often produce.

Examples:

1. The pungent aroma of the spices filled the kitchen.
2. The pungent taste of the mustard was too strong for her.
3. The pungent fumes of the cleaning product were making her eyes water.
4. The pungent flavor of the cheese was not to everyone's taste.
5. The pungent smell of the skunk was unmistakable.