Do smells have “frequencies” in the same way that lights and sounds have?

Question

Do smells have “frequencies” in the same way that lights and sounds have?

In: Biology

Answer 1

In general no but Luca Turin who is a very well known perfume professional and biophyisicist has researched into the Vibration theory of Olfaction. Have a read of the book ‘The Emperor of Scent’ by Chandler Burr for an excellent run down of the idea.