Do you just smell a certain scent bring back memories? It's a universal experience, and in fact, it's true: Memories are awakened by scents. For example, the smell of an orange cake reminds you of grandma's house or sweets; a perfume reminds you of a precious person in life, an ex-partner etc. Why does this happen?
Of the 5 senses we have, smell is the most closely related to memories. When you smell a certain smell, signals are sent to the smell center in the brain. Scents are directly linked to the area of ??the brain that activates certain memories, emotions, mood and behavior. This also explains why scents can bring you strong memories and vivid emotions.
Usually, we also tend to choose scents and perfumes that remind us of beautiful moments in life, starting from childhood and adolescence. Most likely, you may have found yourself endlessly searching for a perfume you once owned, which accompanied you in important moments and is associated with the beautiful memories you lived at that time.
Strong scents like leather, roses, jasmine, or cinnamon can reawaken hundreds of memories and feelings. One of the most common scents that evokes memories is the one that defines Christmas or New Year. Our memories are closely associated with festive moments, when we were spoiled, or joined with family and loved ones around the table, so as soon as your nose smells a scent associated with the holidays, you can automatically feel better.
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