The Visual Representation of Olfactory Perception

Abstract

Olfaction is directly transmitted to parts of the brain involved in emotions and memory, making it more persistent in memory compared to other senses. It is strongly associative, evoking memories, emotions, and experiences when a certain scent is perceived. However, tools that can effectively convey olfactory sensations and the emotions they evoke still need to be found.The main reason is the inherent ambiguity in olfactory representation, making it difficult to process this information. If we had a language to express olfaction, it could broaden our perception of the world. This study aims to visualize and document the emotions and memories triggered by olfaction, capturing specific moments of life along with their scents and associated emotions. The significance of this study lies in demonstrating the correspondence between shapes, colors, textures, and scents; creating sophisticated images by combining these elements; and showing that olfactory visualization images can evoke emotions and associations with scents.