Dream Symbol: odor

odor

A particular aroma or odor can represent:

  • The thing or person emitting the odor
  • Something else you associate with the odor (setting, specific memory or event, etc.)
  • An idea typically associated with the odor (such as the scent of a rose representing the idea of "coming out smelling like a rose"—or being perceived positively—in a situation)
  • An attempt to change, improve, manipulate, etc. a situation, environment or condition
A bad or unpleasant odor can represent something you consider undesirable, such as a certain characteristic of a person or a dishonest action.

See also: fragrance incense air freshener body odor garbage rotten garbage can flower offensive or ugly nose

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Using this Dream Dictionary

Tips to Understand Dream Meaning

Dream symbol meanings are different for each person. It's IMPORTANT to consider:

  • Personal meaning - What the dream symbol means to you, what it reminds you of, how it makes you feel.
  • Context - How the dream symbol appears in the dream. For example, in a dream about a bee - what was the bee doing, how and where it was doing it, and how did you feel about it?
  • Look beyond the obvious - A dream is often about something other than its obvious meaning. Physical events in the dream commonly represent mental or emotional matters.

What Does Your Dream Mean?

About Dream Symbols

This dream dictionary gives suggested meanings of dream symbols. A dream symbol often means something different in different dreams. There is no standard meaning of a dream symbol or dream that is accurate for all dreams. Dream meaning is very subjective, and your dream symbol may mean something completely different from the meaning listed in this dream dictionary.


IMPORTANT: This dream dictionary gives suggested meanings of dream symbols. There is no single "standard meaning" of a dream symbol or dream. Dream meaning is very subjective, and your dream symbol may mean something completely different from the meaning listed in this dream dictionary. I am not a therapist. If you are experiencing physical or psychological problems, or if you are distressed, consult a medical professional.