Nose

A human nose viewed from the front, with visible nostrils and curved shading.

The 👃 Nose emoji is used to represent the sense of smell, breathing, or anything related to the nose or sinuses. It appears in messages about fragrance, allergies, sickness, or funny smells.

Figuratively, it can mean “sniffing something out,” being curious, or metaphorically nosy. It’s also used in joking ways—especially when paired with 💨 (dash) to depict smelling something strong or unpleasant.

In emoji storytelling, it may be used with 🧠 and 👀 to describe a sensory reaction to something. Among younger users, it may also appear in silly or self-deprecating jokes about being sick, stuffy, or dramatic.