Smelland
Smelland is a fictional territory used in speculative fiction and games to explore how olfaction can structure society. In this imagined world, scent is treated as a public resource, a form of communication, and a driver of economy and culture.
Geographically, Smelland is described in various sources as a coastal or archipelagic region with fragrant forests,
Society in Smelland places high value on fragrance craft. Perfumers, odor historians, and practitioners of olfactory
Economy and science center on the scent industry, including essential oils, perfumes, flavorings, and scent tourism.
Governance in Smelland is commonly depicted as guild-based, with a Council of Aromas and regional guilds that
The concept appears in literature and game design to illustrate how scent can shape place, memory, and