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The association of smells with memories refers to the phenomenon in which a particular scent triggers the conscious or unconscious recollection of a past event, situation, or emotion. This phenomenon is called the "Proust Effect" (or "Proustian memory"), in reference to the writer Marcel Proust, who vividly recalled detailed childhood memories after dipping a madeleine cookie into tea. Neuropsychological Basis The olfactory system functions in a unique way compared to other sensory pathways in t