What do elder leaves smell like?

[ksmith]

I'm finding descriptions like "foul," but I need to narrow it down. Rotted vegetation? Crap?

And would dried leaves smell the same as fresh, or would the aroma have faded?.

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[mindyklasky.livejournal.com]

If you still don't have a solid answer, check with Liz Williams (mevennen, here on LJ.) She's written about drinking elder tea, I think...