odor prism

noun

An olfactory model that maps scents into a 3D space using a triangular prism where every corner represents one of six primary odors: flowery, fruity, putrid, resinous, spicy, and ethereal; every other scent exists as a blend of these.

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Henning's prism
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Meanings

noun
  1. An olfactory model that maps scents into a 3D space using a triangular prism where every corner represents one of six primary odors: flowery, fruity, putrid, resinous, spicy, and ethereal; every other scent exists as a blend of these.

    Synonyms: Henning's prism

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn olfactory model that maps scents into a 3D space using a triangular prism where every corner represents one of six primary odors: flowery, fruity, putrid, resinous, spicy, and ethereal; every other scent exists as a blend of these.

Similar
Henning's prism

Origin

Coined in 1916 by German psychologist Hans Henning.

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odor prism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/odor%20prism

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“odor prism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/odor%20prism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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