pungent

stechender Geruch

describes a very strong, sharp smell (general term)

Ein sehr starker und scharfer Geruch, oft unangenehm.

scharfer Geschmack

describes a very strong, sharp taste

Ein sehr starker, scharfer Geschmack.

describes a very strong, sharp, and often unpleasant smell

describes a very strong, sharp smell, often from food or plants

describes a herb with a strong, sharp smell or taste

scharfer Duft

describes a very strong, sharp smell, often from flowers or perfume

beschreibt einen sehr starken, scharfen Duft, oft von Blumen oder Parfüm