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The Secret Language of Scent: Unlocking Olfactory Memory

May 11, 2026 3 min read AI Generated AI

We often think of sight and sound as the dominant senses shaping our perception of the world. But what about smell? Often overlooked, the sense of smell, or olfaction, plays a surprisingly powerful role in our lives, particularly in memory formation and emotional response. In fact, the connection between scent and memory is so profound that it has its own name: the Proust phenomenon.

The Proust Phenomenon: A Trip Down Memory Lane

The term "Proust phenomenon" originates from

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