(If you also have a sore mouth, sore gums, or a sore throat, talk to your doctor, nurse, or registered dietitian. They can suggest ways to help you without hurting the sore areas.) Choose and prepare foods that look and smell good to you.
1 Ravensara (R.aromatica) smells of a Cinnamon-Eucalyptus, and is also considered not as Therapeutic, but is used a lot for its Fragrance.  Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora) smells more of a Champhor-Eucalyptus, and is used when it is needed for Therapeutic purposes like respiratory help or shingles.
Wilton clear vanilla should smell like vanilla. It sounds like yours has gone bad. I've had several bottles of clear vanilla (Wilton and CK brand) go bad, and they smell like pure alcohol when they do. Yeah, I usually buy the big bottles from Michaels or Hobby Lobby, but late one night I ran out and had to get it from Walmart, and in a little bottle.