We often think of smell as the least important of our senses, but psychological research suggests otherwise.
Scents can shift our mood, sharpen our memory and even influence how we relate to other people.
Certain smells can make us calmer, smarter, or more focused — and sometimes they reveal more about us than we realize.
These 10 studies show just how deeply smell is wired into our brains and emotions.
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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean
Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean