2. The sense by which odors are perceived; the sense of smell. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]
Smelling bottle, a small bottle filled with something suited to stimulate the sense of smell, or to remove faintness, as spirits of ammonia. [ 1913 Webster ]
. An aromatic preparation of carbonate of ammonia and, often, some scent, to avoid or relieve faintness, headache, or the like. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]