Terpenes are a fascinating subject and you may want to bring Mrs. Otter into the research. It seems that just as women are able to perceive and describe more colors than their male counterparts, they can also smell and taste finer distinctions than the typical male. There are exceptions... but women do rule when it comes to this.
My personal observation is that the men in my family are mostly dullards when it comes appreciating good pot, and I am always having to point out that there is a woody, earthy or peppery taste, although they are pretty good about picking out berrys and lemons.