To dream of smelling something
If you are smelling something in a dream, it means that you will protect yourself from an enemy. You are someone who follows their intuition, even if everyone is telling you that you don’t have a reason to worry. You are able to figure out who thinks what of you, which is why you will be cautious in the following period and two steps ahead of the people that are trying to hurt you.

To dream of sensing a faint unfamiliar smell
Dreaming of sensing a faint smell symbolizes satisfaction. You are someone who doesn’t like being the center of attention, either at work or when out with friends, which is why you don’t have to argue with those who desperately want to prove themselves. You work to have enough to survive, and even though other people accuse you of not being ambitious enough, you are happy with the things you have and wouldn’t change that for anything.

To dream about sensing a strong smell
When you sense a strong smell in a dream, that is a warning that you will end up in an uncomfortable situation. There is a chance that you will not be completely honest with your love or business partner, but the truth will come out sooner or later. After that person confronts you, you will have to admit to everything you have been silent about, not to lose everything you have.

Interpretations of dreams might differ depending on if the smell you sensed in a dream was pleasant or unpleasant.

To dream of a pleasant smell
Dreaming of sensing a pleasant smell means that you will remember beautiful moments with your loved one. That can be your current partner or an ex-love. Beautiful memories can have something to do with your friends or family members.

To dream about an unpleasant smell
If you are dreaming about sensing an unpleasant smell, it means that you will hear bad news. There is a chance that the outcome you are expecting might be negative. You are probably worried about someone you love, which is why the information you will receive regarding them will make you sad.

To dream of a familiar smell
If you sense a familiar smell or food or a specific person that brings back beautiful memories, it means that you are nostalgic. You might long for past times or often think about the carefree and happy childhood that is behind you. Indeed, people always remember joyful moments with nostalgia, but you can’t let yourself stay trapped in the past.

To dream of losing a sense of smell
Losing a sense of smell in a dream means that you have a hard time focusing. Many worries have been on your mind lately, which is why you are making big mistakes and oversights. That has started affecting your everyday, normal functioning. You have to solve that problem because of it and only then dedicate your attention to other things. You clearly can’t continue on until you deal with that.

For more precise interpretations of these dreams, it is important to remember what you smelled in a dream.

To dream about smelling flowers
Smelling flowers in a dream means that the stress has started affecting your health negatively. You are constantly under pressure, and many things worry you. You probably get up and lay down with a headache every day. You have to find a way to relax and rest as soon as possible because your health always has to come first.

To dream of other people smelling flowers
When you see someone else smelling flowers in a dream, it means that you are worried about a loved one. Your partner or one of the family members has problems at work, but you don’t know how to help them. You are trying to be supportive of that person and encourage them during difficult moments, but you are getting less optimistic each day.

To dream about smelling food
Smelling food in a dream symbolizes skepticism. You are not naïve, and you don’t let people persuade you into their beliefs just like that. That is not the result of past experiences but an inborn trait with which you live your whole life. A bit of distrust in business is good, but that is not letting you enrich your life with new people and valuable and interesting experiences.

To dream of other people smelling food
If you dream of other people smelling food, there is a chance that you will disappoint a loved one. Someone had high hopes for you and believed in your ideas or plans. However, that person will start to doubt their judgment because of some of your attitudes. If there is something you disagree on, try to deal with it by coming to an agreement and compromise.

To dream of smelling spices
When you are dreaming of smelling spices, it means that you are adventurous. You love traveling and meeting different cultures, customs, and people. You also like trying out new food, and you always hope that you will learn something new from everyone you meet. You probably have a lot of friends around the world.

To dream of other people smelling spices
A dream in which you see someone else smelling spices means that you will soon meet someone whose enthusiasm will amaze you. In the sea of depressive and pessimistic people that you spend time with, someone who thinks completely differently will appear. Their energy will make you feel good, which is why you will make an effort to spend more time with that person. You will believe that you can learn a lot from them.

To dream about smelling clothes
If you dream about smelling clothes you are wearing, it means that you suffer from a lack of self-confidence and that you care about what other people think of you. Because of it, you are always trying to look your best and present yourself in the best light possible. If someone criticizes you, you are capable of thinking about it for days and wondering how you could have let yourself end up in that situation. You have to work on yourself and start loving yourself the way you are. Other people will love you for you then instead of for the image you are trying to create.

To dream of other people smelling clothes
When you see someone else smelling clothes, it means that you are trying to persuade your loved one into the fact that they possess numerous qualities. Someone you care about has many insecurities, unfortunately. Instead of dealing with it, they are retreating inward and sabotaging their attempts to make progress. Because of it, you are on a mission to help that person open their eyes, and you will invest a lot of time and effort into that.

To dream about smelling money
Smelling money in a dream is a sign that you believe in a saying – Of thy sorrow be not too sad, of thy joy be not too glad. Your life is just the way you want at the moment, but that doesn’t mean that you have forgotten about everything you have been through or that you are arrogant when you are around those that don’t have as much as you.

To dream of other people smelling money
When you see someone else smelling money in a dream, it means that you will have a conflict with someone because of injustice. You will probably step on a powerful person’s toes to protect someone weaker. However, you will not think about the negative consequences of such a decision during that.

To dream of the smell of smoke
If you sense a smell of smoke in a dream but can’t see anything, it means that you will try to reconcile two people that you care about. We might be talking about your parents, friends, or family members. You know that the problems they have are not a joke, which is why they should solve them, but you also believe that life is too short to spend it arguing.

To dream of the smell of gas
The smell of gas in a dream is a warning that you have to start changing your life habits. Bad diet, vices, and the lack of physical activity have started affecting your health negatively. You have to know that you are not alone in the world and that many people depend on you in some way. Do something about it if not for yourself, then for people who love you.

To dream of the smell of gasoline
When you sense a strong smell of gasoline in a dream, it means that your honesty will scare your loved one. There is a chance that you will admit your feelings to someone who is not ready to hear them. On the other hand, you might hurt someone who loves you with honest criticism. Unfortunately, you can’t go against your nature, as well as the consequences that your words leave.

To dream of the smell of sulfur
If you sense a strong smell of sulfur, like a famous smell of boiled eggs, in a dream, it means that you often ignore your intuition. You are a realist and interpret things the way you see them. Your opinions are founded on knowledge and experiences, while you make decisions based on the information you have. However, you should listen to your gut, an inner voice that is often louder than everything else you hear, sometimes as well.

To dream about the smell of sweat
If you sense a strong smell of sweat in a dream, it means that you are squeamish. Many things make you nauseous. Because of it, you avoid eating at other people’s places and go only to those restaurants for which you are sure that they respect all sanitary regulations. Many people do not understand the problem you have and believe that you are only pretending, but you have given up from trying to explain to them how you feel, a long time ago.

To dream about the smell of incense
The smell of incense symbolizes joy in a dream. There is a chance that you will get rid of a big worry and burden that has been torturing you for a long time. You will finally break free from pressure and feel great relief. You will also realize that a difficult period is behind you and that life will finally go back to normal.

The meanings of dreams can be a lot more trivial. If you have recently smelled something or sensed a faint or strong smell, it has made an impression on you.

Definition of smell

The smell is the product of what the nose and a sense of smell feel.