Like the scent of some air fresheners

PINEY

Think of how certain evergreen trees smell when you crush their needles or walk through a forest after rain.

This clue describes how certain air fresheners smell—specifically, those that mimic the fresh, woody aroma of pine trees. The word "piney" directly refers to that distinct evergreen scent, often used in car fresheners or household sprays. There’s no hidden wordplay here; it’s a straightforward definition where the answer names the quality being described. Think of those little tree-shaped air fresheners, and you’ve got it.