The study looked at how the smell of cheese affects its taste. They used different combinations of aroma compounds to see how it changed the flavor of cheese. They found that certain compounds, like methyl ketones, can change the type of cheese flavor, while others, like esters and diacetyl, can make the cheese taste less intense. Changing the aroma of cheese can alter its flavor, but it doesn't necessarily make it taste stronger. The choice of aroma compounds is important in maintaining the overall cheese flavor.