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The sense of smell is the most basic and primitive of all our senses, and is of vital importance to humans since it helps with the survival of our species. For our prehistoric ancestors, smell was equally as important as vision in the battle for survival, since certain odours such as smoke and rotting flesh would often signal danger. Without the sense of smell, humans would not have survived the evolutionary process. |
Fragrant delight
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We have all experienced the undeniable power of aroma, even though we may not necessarily have been consciously aware of it at the time. For example, at some point in our lives most of us have all been greeted by a fragrance that triggered a powerful memory, perhaps one dating back as far as our early childhood. The smell of freshly baked bread or apple pie conjures up long forgotten childhood memories of your mother baking, or a whiff of perfume you’ve not encountered for years transports you back to your first true love at high school. Read more…
