pungent

Having a strong odor that stings the nose; said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

I accidentally dropped the bottle of ammonia and after few seconds, a very pungent stench could be detected.

Pilton Yard, the Lynton & Barnstaple headquarters, has been taken over by a fur trading firm, and would-be trespassers to the old engine-shed are turned back by the pungent odour of heaps of carcases.

Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.

Stinging; acerbic.

The critic gave a pungent review.

Having a sharp and stiff point.