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Is it normal to smell things in your dreams?

Yep.Totally normal

Yes—smelling things in dreams is normal, even though smell is less common than sight or sound in dreams. Your brain may also weave a real scent from your surroundings into the dream.

Yes. Dreams can include smells, tastes, and other sensations, though lots of people mostly remember the visuals and sounds. A scent in a dream might come from a memory, or your brain may be working a real smell in the room into the story.

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