A familiar scent suddenly returns after a long period of absence.
It usually appears without warning, with no obvious physical source, and is recognized almost immediately through a sense of familiarity. A specific memory may not surface, yet there is a quiet certainty that the scent has been encountered before.
The experience is often brief. The scent appears, then fades, leaving behind a distinct moment of awareness rather than a strong emotional response.
This may mark the first return of a trace that has remained absent for a long time. The observation begins with the reappearance itself. Questions about its source or meaning can wait until later observations provide more context.
Do not search for a physical source while the scent is still present. Do not draw conclusions too quickly.
The first return often marks the moment an old trace becomes noticeable again. Later occurrences may reveal whether it was an isolated event or the beginning of a recurring pattern.
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