Non-food odors and the duality of smell: Impact of odorant delivery pathway and labeling convention on olfactory perception

• Published in: Physiology & behavior Vol. 238; p. 113480
• Main Authors: Hannum, Mackenzie E., Fryer, Jenna A., Simons, Christopher T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.09.2021
• Subjects: behavior; cognition; Cognitive strategy; epithelium; flavor; Floral aromas; Labeling convention; Lavandula; odor compounds; odors; Olfaction; olfactory perception; Orthonasal; Pedunculata; Retronasal; smell; Orthonasal; Cognitive strategy; Floral aromas; Labeling convention; Olfaction; Retronasal

•Route of administration impacts odor perception.•Orthonasal and retronasal perception of non-food odors differ.•Odor labels affect performance in an odor matching task.•Odor perception is a function of stimulus quality, cognitive strategy, and stimulus name. The olfactory system encompasses two per...