# Do smell illusions exist like optical and audio illusions?

New Scientist explores whether olfactory illusions exist, asking if smell can be deceived in ways similar to sight and hearing. The article is part three of a series on the question. It matters because such illusions could reveal how the brain constructs the perception of smell.

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- [New Scientist](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2591832-do-olfactory-illusions-exist-similar-to-optical-and-audio-illusions-part-3/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000