THE FORGOTTEN SENSE The New Science of Smell-and the Extraordinary Power of the Nose

Jonas Oloffson's exploration of the sense of smell starts with herring: Narrator Adam Verner's light tone suggests Oloffson's awareness that his love of the fish dish is not widely shared. As a smell researcher, Oloffson undertakes such activities as smelling lampposts to understand what dogs smell and trying pungent durian ice cream in Singapore. Verner captures the author's humor and occasional touches of weariness. When Oloffson's research tackles more serious issues such as the loss of smell associated with Covid, Berner's voice takes on a grave tone. As Oloffson observes how scents enhance our lives, listeners will be fascinated by such topics as smell-based brain training and the way scents are used in marketing Cinnabon products. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2025]