pungency

(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality. Synonyms: bite. Examples: "He commented with typical pungency." "The bite of satire."

(noun) a strong odor or taste property. Synonyms: bite, sharpness, raciness. Examples: "The pungency of mustard." "The sulfurous bite of garlic." "The sharpness of strange spices." "The raciness of the wine."