"Blending science, history, and personal insight, Yakobovits unpacks how scent shapes memory, emotion, and survival. Engaging and thought-provoking, this book sheds new light on a sense we frequently take for granted, making it an essential read for anyone curious about the hidden powers of the human body."
—— Liesl (Amazon Reader)

Get ready to go on a fascinating journey into the world of scent, revealing its profound impact on human evolution, memory, and perception. Engaging and thought-provoking, this book sheds light on the overlooked power of smell and its role in shaping our experiences.
——Isabella (Amazon Reader)

Shlomo Yakobovits' remarkable and eye-opening investigation of olfaction will forever change the way you think about your sense of smell. [...]
What actually distinguishes this book is Yakobovits' extraordinary ability to convert complicated scientific principles into exhilarating discoveries that keep readers captivated from beginning to end. His infectious interest and beautifully linked storytelling make even the most complex areas of olfactory science seem like solving an intriguing puzzle. This superb study is sure to become a classic for anybody interested in the unseen forces that determine human behavior and consciousness. The author's ability to illuminate the remarkable in the seemingly everyday makes this book tough to put down. Highly recommended. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
——Piaras (Amazon Reader)

The answer to understanding smell is right under your nose. An insightful exploration of smell through evolution, biology, psychology, culture, mysticism, technology, and law.
Captivating, eye-opening, and illuminating, this book will take you on a scent-sational journey into why smell matters.

Smell has always played a key role in our evolution. From sniffing out danger or spoiled food to choosing a partner, smell is integral to our survival. It affects our mood, memory, decisions, and even our intuition. Yet, it’s often the unsung hero of the five senses. So how does smell work? And what does scent add to our lives and our understanding of the world?
Making Sense of Smell explores the aromatic world of odor, infusing scientific research with fascinating historical anecdotes. The book provides answers to all your olfactory questions, like:
Can plants smell?
Why do babies smell so good?
Why is there a strong connection between memory and scent?
And why are dogs’ noses always wet?

Shlomo Yakobovits is an author, litigator, and creative multidisciplinary researcher who combines the vast knowledge he has accumulated in his works. Yakobovits holds five academic degrees, has authored three books on law, genetics, and workers’ rights, manages a law firm, is a certified rabbi, and more.