The sense of smell is the most primitive and complex of our five senses. It enables us to recognize thousands of chemical substances in the air, and to identify their sources. How does this highly perfected chemical analyzer work? This program tells us what science knows about smell. We learn that the memory of odors is so strong that we cannot forget them. We also discover the various steps involved in making perfume and other scented products. (23 minutes)

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