Let’s explore some words that would make you wince.

Noisome [noi-suhm] (adj.):

1. harmful or disgusting, as an odor.

2. harmful or injurious to health.

Example:
Can you turn off that cigar? The smell is noisome.

Pungent [puhn-juhnt] (adj.):

1. sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell, as if by a penetrating power; biting; acrid.

2. acutely distressing to the feelings or mind; poignant.

3. caustic, biting, or sharply expressive: pungent remarks.

4. mentally stimulating or appealing: wit.