a decreasing trendp < 0.05
The first category included seven key aroma components that showed a decreasing trend from early to late spring ( p < 0.05): geraniol, linalool, and D-limonene, which contribute to floral aroma; 3-ethyl-2,5-dimethyl-pyrazine, which contributes to roasted aroma; and methyl salicylate and nonanal, which contribute to clean and refreshing notes.