olfactory conditioning

Olfactory conditioning is a process where our sense of smell is linked to specific experiences or responses through learning. When a particular scent is repeatedly associated with an event—like a favorite perfume with a positive memory or a certain smell triggering a negative reaction—the brain forms a connection. Over time, simply smelling that scent can evoke feelings or reactions related to the original experience. This type of conditioning highlights how our sense of smell influences our emotions and behaviors by creating learned associations between odors and events.