olfactory perception

Noun

1.

olfactory perception - the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form; "she loved the smell of roses" Synonyms: odour, olfactory sensation, smell, odor

acridity, aroma, fetor, foetor, fragrance, malodor, malodour, mephitis, odor, odour, olfactory sensation, perfume, reek, scent, sensation, sense datum, sense experience, sense impression, smell, stench, stink