Can certain smells keep you up at night?

Question

Can certain smells keep you up at night?

Answer 1

Definitely. I think people used to sniff camphor to wake themselves up.

Answer 2

Ugh, yes.  There was a skunk smell around my neighborhood a while back, and I had an awful time sleeping.  I finally had to sprinkle some scented powder on my pillow.

Answer 3

Absolutely.  Smells can invoke feelings, memories, and physical reactions.  When I smell coffee in the morning it wakes me up.  I think the same principle would apply if a pot of coffee was brewing in my house while trying to go to sleep.

Answer 4

Yes they can.