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* In Castlevania2017, it's mentioned that magic has a very particular smell. When Trevor first finds [[spoiler:the magical dagger he uses to kill Death]], he remarks that it "stinks" of magic. Later on, in Season 4, Greta mentions that the smell on Alucard is "sweet like spices," while the one on [[spoiler:Saint-Germaine]] is "rotten."
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* ''Literature/TheEmpiriumTrilogy'': Each type of elemental magic has its own distinct scent; firebrand magic smells like smoke, windsinger magic smells like alpine, etc.
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* In the ''Fanfic/TriptychContinuum'', earth pony magic is always described as "singing" to the earth, and each earth pony has a distinctive "sound". Applejack's magic is described as resembling the sound of an oboe, while Applebloom's sounds something like a clarinet. [[spoiler: Snowflake (who is a pegasus, but has earth pony magic due to the work of a MadScientist) is described as sounding like a dented tuba missing half its valves]].
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* ''Literature/TheStormlightArchive'': [[FunctionalMagic Surgebinding]] is fueled by a {{Mana}} source called Stormlight, which visibly emanates from the Surgebinder's body in glowing wisps while they're holding or using it. Objects or people being affected by certain Surgebinding techniques show a similar effect, and Stormlight-infused [[PowerCrystal gemstones]] also have a distinctive glow.
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* In ''Fanfic/RabbitOfTheMoon'', Bell and his belongings get a distinctive and pungent "scent of the moon/moon scent" that can only be perceived by gods, spirits, and the denizens of Yharnam after his first trip to the blood-obsessed city. Gascoigne's daughter and the Chapel Dweller are able to recognize Bell as a Hunter because of this, while Loki and Aiz are repulsed by the scent no one else seems to smell, which gets them asking questions about Bell.
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* In ''Fanfic/RabbitOfTheMoon'', Bell and his belongings get a distinctive and pungent "scent of the moon/moon scent" that can only be perceived by gods, spirits, and the denizens of Yharnam after his first trip to the blood-obsessed city. Gascoigne's daughter and the Chapel Dweller are able to recognize Bell as a Hunter because of this, while Loki and Aiz are repulsed by the scent no one else seems to smell, which gets them asking questions about Bell.
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SuperSenses. It can also be a GroupIdentifyingFeature.
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* ''Literature/TheBelgariad'': Sorcery produces a distinctive "noise" to people with SupernaturalSensitivity. Sorcerer characters often have to work around this, such as by avoiding "louder" spells like {{Teleportation}} to avoid alerting their enemies from miles away or by concentrating to release a spell slowly to muffle its sound.
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* ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles'': Magic, particularly powerful RitualMagic, usually causes a [[PowerGlows glow]] from stray energy escaping the spell. In ''Literature/BattleGround'', Harry's especially concerned to intercept a {{necroman|cer}}tic ritual with absolutely no such effect, since it means the practitioners are StrongAndSkilled.
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* ''Literature/TheLockedTomb'': Unlike lesser {{Necromancer}}s, the GodEmperor's magic flares with blinding [[LightIsNotGood white light]].
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* ''Webcomic/DaughterOfTheLilies'': Magic is often accompanied by a sparkling effect that showers from the spell or the magus' hands. The [[https://www.daughterofthelilies.com/dotl/921 in-universe term]] for it is "gaspillage" or "cast-off", formless waste magic that escapes during spellcasting.
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* ''Anime/NiNoKuni'': Yu can sense magic. He uses this to [[SpottingTheThread detect]] that [[spoiler:[[BackFromTheDead Gnauss]]]] has the same black magic scent as the dagger that cursed Astrid.
* ''Anime/DigimonFrontier'': In the CD drama "A Train Called Hope", Zoe says that she was able to see the different {{winds|AreGhosts}}' colors and hear their tunes when she was Kazemon, and that she still has a bit of that ability left.
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* ''Anime/DigimonFrontier'': In the CD drama "A Train Called Hope", Zoe says that she was able to see the different {{winds|AreGhosts}}' colors and hear their tunes when she was Kazemon, and that she still has a bit of that ability left.
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* The ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' novel, ''Literature/BloodAndFog'' reveals that a magic user can eventually gain a scent that accompanies their spells over time. The novels BigBad UsefulNotes/JackTheRipper for example smells like strawberries and cream.
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* ''Literature/TheMonsterOfElendhaven'': Magic literally flows through a sorcerer's blood when tapped, [[VolcanicVeins making their veins glow]] with an unnatural, arcane light. This is a physical effect as well; overused, it can scald and scar the sorcerer.
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** Women who are actively [[FunctionalMagic channeling the One Power]] appear to be glowing to other women with the ability. Male channelers get a general sense of awe and menace when another man is channeling nearby, and a vague chill when women are channeling, but can't pinpoint it to an individual.
** Channelers perceive the One Power itself as threads of coloured light that are woven into the spell. Ordinarily they emanate from the person casting the spell, but they can be "tied off" to persist without the channeler's concentration.
** Women who are actively [[FunctionalMagic channeling the One Power]] appear to be glowing to other women with the ability. Male channelers get a general sense of awe and menace when another man is channeling nearby, and a vague chill when women are channeling, but can't pinpoint it to an individual.
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* ''Literature/OctoberDaye'' features the magic signature. This is a scent that is emitted after magic is used or performed by a Faerie or Changeling. Each individual has a scent that is as unique to them as a fingerprint would be. TheHeroine October Daye produces the scent of copper and cut grass for example when she uses her powers well her main enemy, [[spoiler:Evening Winterrose]] has the scent of Roses and snow.
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** Spellwrights' hands often [[PowerGlows glow]] when they use magic, which is caused by their AnatomyOfTheSoul interfacing with the BackgroundMagicField of the Khert. For the same reason, Duane's eye sockets glow when his {{Magitek}} prosthetic eyes are taken out. Each spellwright has their own colour, while the Khert itself glows pure gold.
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* ''Webcomic/TheOrderOfTheStick'': Spellcasters get a brief moment of PhosphorEssence when they're in the process of casting a spell. This is often localized to their [[MagicalGesture hands]], but they might get a full-body aura and GlowingEyes if they're using powerful magic or [[BattleAura are particularly worked up]].
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* ''Literature/TheMonsterOfElendhaven'': Magic literally flows through a sorcerer's veins when tapped, [[VolcanicVeins making them glow]] with an unnatural, arcane light. This is a physical effect as well; overused, it can scald and scar the sorcerer.
* ''Literature/TheMonsterOfElendhaven'': Magic literally flows through a sorcerer's blood when tapped, [[VolcanicVeins making their veins glow]] with an unnatural, arcane light. This is a physical effect as well; overused, it can scald and scar the sorcerer.
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* ''Literature/TheMonsterOfElendhaven'': Magic literally flows through a sorcerer's veins when tapped, [[VolcanicVeins making them glow]] with an unnatural, arcane light. This is a physical effect as well; overused, it can scald and scar the sorcerer.
* ''Literature/OldKingdom'': [[WildMagic Free Magic]] spells, effects, and creatures have a telltale acrid odor like hot metal. In high concentrations, like Kerrigor's LeakingCanOfEvil, it's strong enough to cause nausea and weakness.
* ''Literature/RaiKirah'': [[OurDemonsAreDifferent Demon]] magic registers to people with SupernaturalSensitivity as piercing, discordant music that feels like it's worming its way into the mind.
* ''Literature/RaiKirah'': [[OurDemonsAreDifferent Demon]] magic registers to people with SupernaturalSensitivity as piercing, discordant music that feels like it's worming its way into the mind.
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* ''Literature/RaiKirah'': [[OurDemonsAreDifferent Demon]] magic registers to people with SupernaturalSensitivity as piercing, discordant music that feels like it's worming its way into the mind.
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* In ''Webcomic/ElGoonishShive'', Raven mentions that he can [[http://egscomics.com/comic/2011-12-27 taste]] magic, and the taste [[http://egscomics.com/comic/2012-01-23 indicates]] what sort of magic it is.
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* In the ''Literature/{{Discworld}}'' series, magic has a unique color, octarine. that non-magical people can't see.
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-->'''Sette:''' ''[Watching a WizardDuel]'' I'm gonna diiiiie... Stupid wrights, it's like they're fartin' at each other the most hostile way!
-->'''Matty:''' Farts... You can smell pymary? I think it would smell lovely, like butter toast and [[{{Golem}} Uaid]] feet.
-->'''Sette:''' You know ''balls''. Pymary stinks like greasy poo and tar.
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'''Matty:''' Farts... You can smell pymary? I think it would smell lovely, like butter toast and [[{{Golem}} Uaid]]feet.
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-> '''Jemmie''': ''Venemon'' magic is gold. It loops out of you so think sometimes that I can't see past it. It smells like...wood smoke. Honey. Yours is muskier than Alex's. Deeper. It hangs in the air around you like glitter sometimes. Even when you're not casting.\\
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-> '''Jemmie''': ''Venemon'' magic is gold. It loops out of you so think sometimes that I can't see past it. It smells like...wood smoke. Honey. Yours is muskier than Alex's. Deeper. It hangs in the air around you like glitter sometimes. Even when you're not casting.\\
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'''Jemmie''': No shit. Hardy's ''invictus'' magic is orange and smells like cloves. ''Terra'' magic is pinkish. Cinnamon, flowers, grass, depending on the person and the charm. Do I need to go on?\\
-->--''Literature/DevilsAndThieves''
When we say the word "magic", what does one think of? Witches and wizards on their broomsticks? Fantastical worlds of strange creatures and adventure? Maybe a StageMagician or two? Some people in the world of fiction would answer that "magic" makes them think of a particular sensation.
That is, the supernatural may have a special effect on one's senses, as a natural side-effect of magic being present; a taste, a smell, a color or two, maybe even a particular feeling or sound. It can be pleasant, like the smell of chocolate. It can be awful, like the taste of blood. It may even be utterly indescribable, carrying qualities unlike anything experienced by mere {{Muggles}}. Whatever it is, however, it's distinctive and consistent, although specific supernatural branches may have their own unique qualities to set them apart. With enough familiarity, one could identify certain supernatural beings based solely on the fact that they may, say, have a distinctive blue aura unlike any ordinary human.
Note that this sensation should be distinctive and unique. AnIcePerson may always feel cold to the touch, but this is expected; if being near this person evokes the feeling of pins and needles, however, and they always smell conspicuously like mint, that's this trope. The sensation should also be a consistent effect of the magic itself, to the point where the very presence of magic will evoke this in someone, much like how being near fire will always make someone warm, and how coffee will always taste and smell like coffee. It won't be because of the character themselves, it'll be because of the magic that ''surrounds'' said character, and this fact is made explicit within the work.
This is likely to make the magic-users stand out more compared to their muggle counterparts, or to set certain groups apart when nearly everyone in the story has some sort of magical abilities. This may even give away the moral standing of said magic-user, because after all, EvilSmellsBad, there are GoodColorsEvilColors, and very rarely will a dark aura and the scent of death be anything related to goodness and light.
This has nothing to do with any sort of "sixth sense" or other PsychicPowers, although these powers may ''have'' a sensory effect. Has some overlap with ColorCodedWizardry and FictionalColor. Compare TastesLikePurple. Picking up on this sensation may require SuperSenses.
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* The ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' novel, ''Blood and Fog'' reveals that a magic user can eventually gain a scent that accompanies their spells over time. The novels BigBad UsefulNotes/JackTheRipper for example smells like strawberries and cream.
* Different aromas are given off when magic is used in the ''Literature/ChicagolandVampires'' series. A vampire with the ability to MindRape people who appeared in the novel, ''Dark Debt'' smelt like Whisky as an example.
* ''Literature/DevilsAndThieves'': Jemmie's extreme magical sensitivity allows her to both see and smell magic, even just as an aura surrounding other kindled. Each magical type has a different scent and color, and each user brings more variations; for example, ''Locant'' magic smells of mint, while ''Venemon'' magic smells like honey, but Crowe's ''venemon'' magic smells much muskier than his sister Alex's does.
* In the ''Literature/{{Discworld}}'' series, magic has a unique color octarine that non-magical people can't see.
* ''Literature/OctoberDaye'' features the magic signature. This is a scent that is emitted after magic is used or performed by a Faerie or Changeling. Each individual has a scent that is as unique to them as a fingerprint would be. TheHeroine October Daye produces the scent of copper and cut grass for example when she uses her powers well her main enemy, [[spoiler:Evening Winterrose]] has the scent of Roses and snow.
* In ''Literature/TheSecretsOfTheImmortalNicholasFlamel'' magically awakened characters have auras that carry both distinct colors and scents. The twins' gold and silver auras smell like oranges and vanilla, respectively.
* ''Literature/TortallUniverse'':
**The Gift, or the main type of magic in Tortall, manifests in a color fairly unique to the user.
***Family members can have similar colors, like Alanna and her twin Thom (who both have a violet Gift), and Duke Baird and [[Literature/ProtectorOfTheSmall Neal]] of Queenscove (Baird has emerald green and Neal's is described as "very dark green").
***Duke Roger has orange (until [[spoiler: Thom resurrects him]], at which point his magic turns dark to reflect the corruption of his soul [[spoiler: and indicates that he CameBackWrong]]. It actually becomes a mix of his natural orange and [[spoiler: Thom's darker purple]].
***Numair, easily the most powerful magic user in the series, has an unusual Gift described as "black with white sparkles".
**[[Literature/TheImmortals Wild magic]], the far less common nature-specific variant of magic, is copper in color.
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* ''Series/WizardsOfWaverlyPlace'': When Juliet reveals herself to be a vampire, she admits she knew of Justin being a wizard due to his scent- brick and pine, which is apparently just how wizards smell.
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* ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'' 3[[superscript:rd]] edition: Many PsychicPowers cause synaesthetic side effects like an indescribable but familiar odour, a low droning sound, a telepathic chime, or something more exotic. A psion can concentrate to suppress these effects for subtlety's sake.
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* In ''Webcomic/ElGoonishShive'', Raven mentions that he can taste magic, and the taste indicates what sort of magic it is.
* ''Webcomic/{{Unsounded}}'': Sette has a [[TheNoseKnows supernaturally sensitive nose]] that can also smell magic, which is implied to be due to her [[spoiler:uniquely strange connection to the BackgroundMagicField]].
-->'''Sette:''' ''[Watching a WizardDuel]'' I'm gonna diiiiie... Stupid wrights, it's like they're fartin' at each other the most hostile way!
-->'''Matty:''' Farts... You can smell pymary? I think it would smell lovely, like butter toast and [[{{Golem}} Uaid]] feet.
-->'''Sette:''' You know ''balls''. Pymary stinks like greasy poo and tar.
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'''Crowe''': No shit?\\
'''Jemmie''': No shit. Hardy's ''invictus'' magic is orange and smells like cloves. ''Terra'' magic is pinkish. Cinnamon, flowers, grass, depending on the person and the charm. Do I need to go on?\\
-->--''Literature/DevilsAndThieves''
When we say the word "magic", what does one think of? Witches and wizards on their broomsticks? Fantastical worlds of strange creatures and adventure? Maybe a StageMagician or two? Some people in the world of fiction would answer that "magic" makes them think of a particular sensation.
That is, the supernatural may have a special effect on one's senses, as a natural side-effect of magic being present; a taste, a smell, a color or two, maybe even a particular feeling or sound. It can be pleasant, like the smell of chocolate. It can be awful, like the taste of blood. It may even be utterly indescribable, carrying qualities unlike anything experienced by mere {{Muggles}}. Whatever it is, however, it's distinctive and consistent, although specific supernatural branches may have their own unique qualities to set them apart. With enough familiarity, one could identify certain supernatural beings based solely on the fact that they may, say, have a distinctive blue aura unlike any ordinary human.
Note that this sensation should be distinctive and unique. AnIcePerson may always feel cold to the touch, but this is expected; if being near this person evokes the feeling of pins and needles, however, and they always smell conspicuously like mint, that's this trope. The sensation should also be a consistent effect of the magic itself, to the point where the very presence of magic will evoke this in someone, much like how being near fire will always make someone warm, and how coffee will always taste and smell like coffee. It won't be because of the character themselves, it'll be because of the magic that ''surrounds'' said character, and this fact is made explicit within the work.
This is likely to make the magic-users stand out more compared to their muggle counterparts, or to set certain groups apart when nearly everyone in the story has some sort of magical abilities. This may even give away the moral standing of said magic-user, because after all, EvilSmellsBad, there are GoodColorsEvilColors, and very rarely will a dark aura and the scent of death be anything related to goodness and light.
This has nothing to do with any sort of "sixth sense" or other PsychicPowers, although these powers may ''have'' a sensory effect. Has some overlap with ColorCodedWizardry and FictionalColor. Compare TastesLikePurple. Picking up on this sensation may require SuperSenses.
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* The ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' novel, ''Blood and Fog'' reveals that a magic user can eventually gain a scent that accompanies their spells over time. The novels BigBad UsefulNotes/JackTheRipper for example smells like strawberries and cream.
* Different aromas are given off when magic is used in the ''Literature/ChicagolandVampires'' series. A vampire with the ability to MindRape people who appeared in the novel, ''Dark Debt'' smelt like Whisky as an example.
* ''Literature/DevilsAndThieves'': Jemmie's extreme magical sensitivity allows her to both see and smell magic, even just as an aura surrounding other kindled. Each magical type has a different scent and color, and each user brings more variations; for example, ''Locant'' magic smells of mint, while ''Venemon'' magic smells like honey, but Crowe's ''venemon'' magic smells much muskier than his sister Alex's does.
* In the ''Literature/{{Discworld}}'' series, magic has a unique color octarine that non-magical people can't see.
* ''Literature/OctoberDaye'' features the magic signature. This is a scent that is emitted after magic is used or performed by a Faerie or Changeling. Each individual has a scent that is as unique to them as a fingerprint would be. TheHeroine October Daye produces the scent of copper and cut grass for example when she uses her powers well her main enemy, [[spoiler:Evening Winterrose]] has the scent of Roses and snow.
* In ''Literature/TheSecretsOfTheImmortalNicholasFlamel'' magically awakened characters have auras that carry both distinct colors and scents. The twins' gold and silver auras smell like oranges and vanilla, respectively.
* ''Literature/TortallUniverse'':
**The Gift, or the main type of magic in Tortall, manifests in a color fairly unique to the user.
***Family members can have similar colors, like Alanna and her twin Thom (who both have a violet Gift), and Duke Baird and [[Literature/ProtectorOfTheSmall Neal]] of Queenscove (Baird has emerald green and Neal's is described as "very dark green").
***Duke Roger has orange (until [[spoiler: Thom resurrects him]], at which point his magic turns dark to reflect the corruption of his soul [[spoiler: and indicates that he CameBackWrong]]. It actually becomes a mix of his natural orange and [[spoiler: Thom's darker purple]].
***Numair, easily the most powerful magic user in the series, has an unusual Gift described as "black with white sparkles".
**[[Literature/TheImmortals Wild magic]], the far less common nature-specific variant of magic, is copper in color.
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* ''Series/WizardsOfWaverlyPlace'': When Juliet reveals herself to be a vampire, she admits she knew of Justin being a wizard due to his scent- brick and pine, which is apparently just how wizards smell.
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[[folder:Tabletop Games]]
* ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'' 3[[superscript:rd]] edition: Many PsychicPowers cause synaesthetic side effects like an indescribable but familiar odour, a low droning sound, a telepathic chime, or something more exotic. A psion can concentrate to suppress these effects for subtlety's sake.
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[[folder:Webcomics]]
* In ''Webcomic/ElGoonishShive'', Raven mentions that he can taste magic, and the taste indicates what sort of magic it is.
* ''Webcomic/{{Unsounded}}'': Sette has a [[TheNoseKnows supernaturally sensitive nose]] that can also smell magic, which is implied to be due to her [[spoiler:uniquely strange connection to the BackgroundMagicField]].
-->'''Sette:''' ''[Watching a WizardDuel]'' I'm gonna diiiiie... Stupid wrights, it's like they're fartin' at each other the most hostile way!
-->'''Matty:''' Farts... You can smell pymary? I think it would smell lovely, like butter toast and [[{{Golem}} Uaid]] feet.
-->'''Sette:''' You know ''balls''. Pymary stinks like greasy poo and tar.
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