Unhealthily Obsessed with A/B/O

Scent description can be a big part of omegaverse. This is a master list of Alpha, Beta and Omega scents I've compiled. I will add to them when new things pop up for me.

Note: Just because I've put a scent in a certain category, doesn't mean you can't use it for one of the other second genders. 🫶 I kind of like that alpha a little more savoury, musky and deep. And omega are more sweet, fresh and light. But that's just my interpretation.

I'm starting with Alpha. I'll update the other two a little later.

Alpha - α

Gardenia

Orange Blossom

Lavender

Black orchid

Violet

Bluebell

Rosewood

Elderflower

Ink

Sparklers

Black Tea

Green tea

Resin

Saffron

Leather

Bark

Pine tree

Burnt wood

Coal/charcoal

Oak Barrel Whiskey

Cedar

Agar wood

Tobacco

Oudh

Driftwood

Oakmoss

Amber (labdanum)

White wood

Rosewood

Musk

Sherry oak

Match (blown out)

Rye Whiskey

Mahogany

Cegar

Wood sage

Almond

Walnut

Tar

Rubber

Moss

Iron

Bronze

Gold

Rust

Ash

Graphite

Vinyl

Smoked meats 

Coriander

Basil

Cinnamon

Nutmeg

Paprika (smoked)

Aniseed

Black cherry

Clove

Allspice

Fenugreek

Ginger

Black pepper

Roasted Garlic

Blood orange

Grapefruit

Blackberry

Bergamont

Lemon

Blood Plum

New car smell

Hay

Pesto

Balsamic Vinegar

Sauteed brown onions

Fruit cake

Eucalyptus

Teatree

Wet Dog

Blood

Soap

Fish oil

Marijuana

Lemongrass

Thunderstorms/Petrichor

Smoke

Mud

Wet forest floor

Limestone

Cobolt

Ore

Cactus

Molten rock

Shampoo

Wet cement

Cork

Bush fire

Egyptian dukkah

Jamaican Jerk

Recado rojo

Cajun spice

Chinese five spice

Baharat

Brown sugar

Toffee

Molasses

Apple pie

Tequila 

Dark chocolate

Bacon

Dark roast coffee

Petrol

Gunpowder

Gravy

Cola

Burnt caramel

Bone marrow

Syrah/Shiraz

Cabernet Sauvignon

Port 

Toasted bread

Buttered Popcorn

Dry dog food

Sulphur 

Mustard

Ginger Beer

Meatballs

Olives

Chipotle

Teriyaki

Peri-Peri

Sesame

Scent Dynamics

Simple, surface level take on scent dynamics, including diagrams for locations of key anatomical points. Diagram sources: Blank anatomy models from Pinterest, then I uploaded them into Woodnotes and edited them to my own needs. CW: If you can't read my handwriting, just ask! My handwriting is messy, sorry!

Omegas

Compared to alphas, omegas generally have softer, more delicate scents. While there are exceptions, scents often include flowers, sweet scents like vanilla or caramel, fruity scents such as sweet berries, are among the common scent patterns. Scents follow a more “feminine” pattern while alphas have more “masculine” scents, although gender norms in terms of male or female are more loose in omegaverse as they’re overridden by alpha and omega. Omegas enjoy scenting their partners the most, and it is not specific to sexual settings. Scenting for omegas is an intimate act, and is ingrained from birth. Omegas generally scent their pups, beginning at birth and extending to the offspring’s mating. (So an omega will scent their pup until they have a mate of their own). Generally, omegas scent over the primary scent gland, which is the most major scent gland and the one located in the neck. The primary scent gland is the gland that is the most sacred to an alpha or an omega and is where a mating bite is placed. Betas do not have a primary scent gland. In addition, an omega’s scent intensifies during their heat cycle and may take on a more “pleasant” aphrodisiac note. During pregnancy, the scent is often sweeter.

Side note: Unpresented pups often have a scent like steamed milk, or a milky, soft scent.

Diagram: Attached

Diagram: Attached

Betas

Betas do not have scent glands, so they do not have individual scents. Occasionally, if a beta is in a relationship with a omega or alpha, it can be emotionally and instinctually satisfying for the partner to let them scent them.

Alpha

Alphas often have hardier scents, such as wood or sawdust (especially more fragrant ones such as pine or cedar), nature scents such as fresh rain, earthy scents such as wet soil or limestone, or crisp scents like ozone. Alphas tend to have “masculine” scents, granted masculine and feminine aren’t particularly solid concepts within the omegaverse as male/female is overridden by the overarching concept of alpha/omega. Alphas can also carry undertones to their scents, for example, an alpha may smell of fresh rain and iron, but carry a sweet scent as well of apples (FFVII Angeal Hewley’s scent in my headcanons). Alphas are territorial and scent their partner as a marking, similar to omegas. Alphas are more likely to scent their partner after mating, a rut, or their partner was around another alpha. 

So, funny story, I'm a Pre-Veterinary Major in university, which means I know way, way too much about reproductive A & P and I thought about Omegaverse too hard and here we are. Totally didn't write this in livestock nutrition today, Not like we had a lecture, Dr. A was momming us because half of the class (me included) had our biology professor call us failures. I love Dr. A she's the best :) Anyhow, here's my take on Omega Heat Cycle Physiology. TW: I don't think there are any, maybe just warning for mildly in depth repro talk?

Omega Anatomy and Physiology

Presentation

Occurs around 12-14 years of age, typically genetically predictable, meaning that for the most part omegas of a family will present around the same age. For example, if multiple generations present at 12 years old, this trend will continue for several more generations. In addition, heat cycle lengths and frequencies are also genetically linked. A mother’s heat cycle, assuming she is omegan, can be used to predict a first heat length. Typical symptoms of presentation include heightened body temperature, cramping in the abdominopelvic and lumbar regions, soreness of the breast tissue, bloating, headaches, nausea, and typical symptoms of arousal. An omega who as not presented by fifteen years of age is considered to be late blooming. This is generally not harmful, but may shift the other stages of development by however many years beyond the normal period of development the presentation heat occurred. 

Pseudoheats

Typically occur between 14 and 18 years of age. During this period, an omega will experience heat cycles, however they are not mature heat cycles. During this period, omegas are capable of conception, however the reproductive organs are still in development, which can result in the pregnancy causing damages that can be permanent. Pregnancy during this period can lead to higher rates of miscarriage, chemical pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, and stillbirth, as well as higher instances of gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, and excessive strain on other non-reproductive organs. Pregnancies carried to viability have higher risks of preterm labor, low birth weight, childbirth complications for both the mother and baby, increased infant mortality within the first week, and increased rates of birth defects. The damages risked during this period also have significant potential to irreparably damage an omega’s future fertility, as well as cause temporary or permanent sterility due to reproductive damages and traumas. 

At this stage, the pseudoheats share many of the same symptoms of presentation heats (heightened body temperature, cramping in the abdominopelvic and lumbar regions, soreness of the breast tissue, bloating, headaches, nausea, symptoms of arousal), but at this point in development, hormonal-related arousal is more common due to hormone values during this period. During pseudoheats, omegas generally mature further towards their secondary gender’s characteristics. Areas of development include widening of the hips, deposition of fatty tissue in the lower abdominal cavity, and overall development of a more feminine silhouette, all under ideal conditions. In cases of inadequate nutrition, the development isn’t as obvious, but the body will still attempt to redirect resources to the development of areas of importance. As opposed to the presentational heat, pseudoheats are characterized by a steady climb in an omega’s hormones. In particular, estrogen, which is essential to the proper development of the reproductive tract and accessory structures. Heat Cycles will still be fairly irregular.

Transitional Heats

Typically begin around 18 years of age and continue until about 20 years of age. At this point in development, the hormones from the pseudo heats peak and stabilize. By this point, physical development is wrapping up and heats that occur during this period of development are very similar to mature heat cycles. Fertility during this period improves steadily, but it is still in development. Heat cycles begin to occur more regularly and stabilize in terms of frequency, length, and intensity. Symptomatically, transitional heats are typically more intense than pseudoheats, but not as intense as mature heat cycles. At this point, the symptoms are the same as the prior two stages, although arousal is greater in intensity in strength. In addition, an unmated, unbred omega may experience cramping or an increase in body temperature (up to a temperature of 101.5°F). During heats, the cervix is also softer and more malleable, aiding in the breeding process. For mated omegas, the breeding instinct is stronger and tends to be one of the few things on an omega’s mind during the peak of the cycle (active heat= ~7 days, so day 3-4). An omega being intimate with an alpha during this stage can expedite this stage and cause mature heat cycles, which is not necessarily good as this can lead to reproductive issues due to hastened development.

Mature Cycles

Albeit with difference in intensity, both genders are required to somewhat control and manage their scents. Alpha has the most intense ones so it is natural that they supress their scents to not overwhelm others. Furthermore, the most important scent glands are placed in vulnerable spaces and their purpose is designed to attract potential mates, thus giving it a special reputation. Omegas who have the most sensitive and reactive scent glands are often put in position where (when unmated*) they need to cover their glands as to not be overwhelmed by external stimuli. This resulted in an branched out fashion for those personal spaces and an etiquette for it. Often times the omega child will inherit the coverings from their omegan parent

Wrist coverings

Unmated omegas who are not mature yet or didn't enter courting age yet most commonly wear simple full covering bracelets, with minimal number of accesorisation. It is modest and usable for long time.

When they will reach mature age, those bracelets will get more detailed and eyecatchy as a way to attract potential partner. The limit there is your own imagination

Neck coverings*²

Similiarly to bracelets, they are modest in look and focus more on usability than beauty. They cover most of the mating gland, partly because of anatomy but also because there could always be malicious alphas who can take advantage of this weakness and mate them without consent. Because of this, all covering for omegas are made from metal as to make it difficult for them to chomp down on it.

Mature omegas who are courting will wear more extravagant ones, not to sound like a broken record, regardless if they bought it themself or got them from the courter. Omegas often try to match the style of the bracelets and necklaces with other jewelry.

Alpha coverings*³

Alphas often use wrist guards who are sturdy and firm in shape. For most of the time, they can be a good cushioning when delivering a knuckle sadwich and have good joint support. They are not made to be a main show, but to complement and support the look.

*The unmated omegas are the only ones that wear neck covering because when they find a mate, their scent glands focuses on their mate instead of everyone around them, making it easier for them.

*² I do not refer to them as collars because of personal preference. The word in my opinion makes it feel like omega is not a human but a pet that has to be kept on a leash, which i don't approve of. Because of this i wanted to keep it as neutral as possible. Regardless, you don't have to agree with me or chuck the word out your vocabulary, at the end of the day it is all a fiction and we are all here to have fun with it :)

Omegas

Purring - continuous vibrating sound coming from their throat, that appears when Omega is totally content and at ease. They also may purr when nursing their children or trying to self-soothe.

Thrill - is a prolonged ,,Traaawrr" sound that omegas use to happily greet you or signal that they are currently content and don't need anything. For example when omega wakes up and hear/sees someone nearby then they can thrill to say they are awake and happy at the moment. It can also appear in public when they see a friend and want to communicate that they are here and excited to see them.

Mrrp - similarly to thrill it is a happy sound, but different in use. For example when you are talking to omega , they may make this sound to indicate they are listening and paying attention. It can also be used when you initiated unexpected psychical contact that they like , such as a hug from behind :)

Grunt - a quick ,,ghrht" sound that tells that omega is annoyed or displeased. In special situation when omega sniffs someone and then grunts it can mean that they find the person's scent unappealing.

Whining - it is exprecion of distress and pain. Omegas will whine when they are hurt and want attention from their close ones. It is equivalent to ,, I'm hurt , somebody please help me!!"

Hiss - A strong ,prolonged ,,hhhssss" sound that is used as a detterent when omega is in danger. It is the same as saying ,,Don't come any closer or you will regret it!"

Growl - Used as a last warning before strike. Omegas use it when they are feeling like their life is endangered. It is a sign of pure fear and distress. It can also be heard when omega is in heat in an unfamiliar surrounding and someone they don't approve of aproaches. It can be roughly traslated as ,, Try me bitch , I will fight you if you take a step closer". Leave them be when that happens.

Alphas

Chuff - a friendly greeting between friends , it means that alpha sees you as a part of their inner circle. They will not chuff at their superiors or strangers so treat it as acompliment :)

Purr - More rumbling version of omegan purr but holding similiar value. Alphas purr when they are content and in good mood. A great way to say ,, everything is at its place, my family is happy so im happy too"

Whine - a sound of frustration or rejection, alphas use it when they feel dejected or frustrated because of something. Can also be a sound of pain.

Growl - continuous ,,Grrrrr" sound that can be used as a call for submission of lesser ranking dynamics or a sign of agression when something that belongs to them is threatened. Can be interpreted as ,, You dare oppose me!?".

Chirp - a quick ,,wheaow" sound that alphas use exlusively for their mates. It is a sort of cutesy way of saying ,, Hey! please pay attention to me !" can be used as a excited greeting as well ( also only for their mates)

Betas :

Purr - Deeper version of omegan purr and smoother version of alphas purr. It appears when beta is at ease and content or when they want to deescalate a situation.

Growl - a sign of agression and distress.Betas will use when threatened and want their opponent to back off. Some betas try to roughen up their growl as a imitation of alphas growl. A way to say ,,back off!"

!!!Fair warning!!! The content below may be offensive to some people. Things will get brutal over here, so caution is advised

Towards Alphas:

Knothead- Regarding an Alpha that displays overly confident and douchey behaviour on the sole basis that they have the right because “they are an Alpha”; someone that only thinks with their knot.

ex: Ann was such a nasty knothead. You were right to break up with her. She didn’t deserve you.

Heatstall- Slur designed to demean an Alpha sexually. It implies that the Alpha is so bad in the bedroom that they can even stop an Omega’s heat with their poor attempts. 

ex: Scaring away more Omegas, you pathetic heatstall?

Runt- Designed to demean an Alpha’s strenght and position in the pack. It’s the same as calling them weak, a pack reject or incapable. 

ex: What can you and your runt little ass do about it?

Lose-tie- Designed to demean an Alpha sexually. It implies that their knot is not strong enough to keep a mate attached to them. Can also be used to demean impotent/old Alphas or Alphas who were cheated on or left by their mates. 

ex: Did you hear that Brad’s mate ran away with Mark from the marketing department because he was a total lose-tie? Yikes…

Knotless- Designed to demean an Alpha sexually and socially. Can be used to say that the person in question is not a “real Alpha” in accordance to the mainstream understanding of what an Alpha is and is not, but can also be used to call an Alpha a scaredy cat or a coward. 

ex: Stop being such a knotless little bitch and get in the abandoned house!

Breeder- Used by Betas to shame an Alpha sexually, socially and morally; Used by radical groups that think of Ruts as nothing but behavioural perversions and a catalyst for the regression of society into an uncivilized and “unevolved” state . 

ex: Our daughter will not date a filthy breeder like you!

Cat-pole- Designed to demean Alpha females sexually and socially. It’s a way to mock a female Alpha’s “retractable anatomy” which evokes thoughts of a cat’s claws; also doubles as being an offensive more “subtle” replacement for “pussy-dick”.

ex: Fucking Cat-Pole got between me and an Omega I had my eyes on at the bar. 

Towards Omegas:

Puppymill- Primarily used in the 19thcentury to define Omega prostitutes or brothel madams that would have children and then exploit them (normally sexually) for personal profit. In recent times it’s used to demean an Omega’s status and humanity; Existing for the sole purpose of having pups.

ex: Take your head off the clouds, Omega.You are nothing but a puppymill!

Bitch- No need to comment on this one. However, I do think that it’s much harsher when directed to an Omega in an offensive context, given that this is a direct parallel to female dogs in heat. 

Knot-hole- Same principal of Puppymill, but instead of pups, it’s used to lower the Omega to a status of sex toy; Good only for fucking. 

Breeder- Used by Betas to shame an Omega sexually, socially and morally; Used by radical groups that think of Heats as nothing but behavioural perversions and a catalyst for the regression of society into an uncivilized and “unevolved” state

ex: Omegas are nothing but corrupted Breeders without any decency. 

Puppy-Pooper- Directed at Omega males. Designed to demean them both sexually and socially. Used by people that believe that Omega males shouldn’t have or aren’t as good as Omega and Beta females when it comes to having children due to their anatomy. 

ex: Omega males make me sick. Filthy puppy-poopers should have never existed. 

Pederast- Very old term, rarely used by younger people. Designed to demean Omega males on the basis of their anatomy; derived from radical beliefs that Omega males are a mistake of nature and should be admonished. 

ex: Omega males. Nothing but pederast breeders who run on sexual instinct alone to compensate for their defective nature.

Knotbreaker- Directed at domineering Omegas; Used to describe a bitchy or stuck-up Omega who likes to be abusive and nagging towards Alphas. 

ex: Nah, man. I’d never court Jenna. She’s a real Knotbreaker. 

Switch Heater - (lol sorry for this shitty pun) Used to describe an Omega who likes bothAlphas and Omegas. 

ex: I heard Alan passed his last heat with another Omega from school this time. Seems like he’s a switch heater… 

Knot tease - Pretty much the same as a cock teaser. 

ex: He was a real knot tease. I wish I hadgot his number.

Knot-dropper- Used to demean an Omega (and sometimes Beta) sexually; used to describe someone who was fucked so many times that they can’t even hold a knot inside anymore; Comparable to Slut or Whore. 

ex: Stop that, Mark. We all know that you’ve already got yourself the tittle of knot-dropper throughout the wholecampus. 

Towards Betas: 

Stump- Designed to demean Beta males sexually; Used to say that Beta males don’t have as much of a “weapon” as Alphas have when it comes to size; Usually used by Knotheads and trashy Omegas.

ex: Really Cindy? You turned down my courtship advances to go out with beta stump over there?

Knotless- When directed towards Betas it take on a sexually demeaning connotation on the basis of a Beta’s anatomy. 

ex: Knotless trash has no right to speak here, kid!

Knotcorker- (Br.E) Used mainly towards Beta females, but can be used towards Beta males who are attracted to Alphas; designed to demean a Beta sexually on the basis of their anatomy and the belief that Alphas and Betas should not mate with one another; implies that Betas were not made to take a knot because their bodies is not “designed” to do so. Used mainly by radical people who look down on Betas and non-traditional unions. 

ex: Me? Date a Beta such as yourself? Is that a joke? Scram, knotcorker. 

Crummy- (Mainly Br.E) Used by Omegas (and sometimes Alphas, but mainly Omegas) to demean Beta females; implies that their wombs are not as good or not as “tended to” as an Omega’s because they are a Beta; A womb left to crumbs. 

ex: Really, Alex? You really think that Sarah would take your crummy ass over me? What a joke. 

Knot Block(er) - (A.E) Same connotation of Knotcorker.

ex: Are you nuts? Why would I waste my time courting a knot block? 

Beta tester - Designed to demean a Beta both sexually and socially; It’s used to talk down to a Beta; implies that their relationship with an Alpha/Omega is nothing but a test run for the “real deal”; That a Beta could never actually prosper in a relationship with anyone other than another Beta, because their mates would crave for something more than a “Beta tester”. 

ex: Why don’t you just give up now? You and I know that you are nothing but a Beta tester. Just let me take her out of your hands so she can be taken care of the proper way. 

Not necessarily Dynamics specific: 

Glandless- Referring to a person without tact; someone that cannot pick up on the olfactory cues in the environment they are currently in. 

ex: Dude don’t be such a glandless idiot! Can’t you see that she’s in pain?

Knotlicker - Pretty much the same as slut or whore; can also be used to describe someone who’s a bootlicker to Alphas, expecting some sort of gratification or reward in return. 

ex: Wow, could you be more of a knotlicker?

Knotsucker- Same as cocksucker.

Low-tail(ed)and Neck stretcher- An overly passive person, who never fights back and can even let themselves be abused by strangers or members of their own pack; The person ranking lowest in the pack hierarchy; Someone who’s too afraid to fight back any sort of agression. 

ex: Jesus, Martha. You’re such a pathetic low-tailed idiot.

Turd-Toddler,Turd-bred and Poop baby - Used to insult anyone who’s got an Omega male mother; Derived from the belief that Omega males are inherently filthy and should not have offspring.

ex: You have no moral qualms here. You’re a disgusting Turd-bred low-rated excuse of a human.

Knotshafter- Used to describe someone that takes a lot of knots. 

ex: I think I never met a bigger Knotshafter than you, man. Are you positive you’re not positive? (lol shitty pun, sorry I’m half asleep as I write this).

Overbred- The same as Knot-dropper and Knotshafter.

Necktan(ned) - The same as Low-tail(ed).

ex: You’re in the couch again? Seriously, I don’t know how you don’t get a neck tan with the ammount of time you spend catering to your mate’s hissy fits.