olfactory perception

1. The sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form (synset 105721684)
   "she loved the smell of roses"
   is a type of: aesthesis, esthesis, sensation, sense datum, sense experience, sense impression - an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
   subtypes:

   • scent - an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
   • aroma, fragrance, perfume, scent - a distinctive odor that is pleasant
   • fetor, foetor, malodor, malodour, mephitis, reek, stench, stink - a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
   • acridity - having an acrid smell
   same as: odor, odour, olfactory sensation, smell

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