What tastes better than it smells?

“Food”

Food typically smells good and often tastes good as well, but it doesn't specifically fit the riddle's criteria of tasting better than it smells.

“A flower”

Flowers are often associated with pleasant smells, and while some flowers can be edible, they generally do not taste better than they smell.

“A candle”

Candle scents can be delightful, but they are not meant to be tasted, thus making this guess irrelevant to the riddle's context.