 [ Symptoms ] i gradually lost my sense of smell approx 5 years ago recent mri is normal is this condition permanent  from mri result narrative there is mild mucosal thickening of the maxillary and ethmoid sinuses and mild right nasal septal deviation i can smell eucalyptus in the aroma therapy room at the gym but that is it nothing else could spending more time in aroma therapy help [ Disease ] the condition is called anosmia if you would like to research the many many causes since your ability to smell has not returned after five years it is likely that it could be permanent i do not believe that aromatherapy will solve or cure your anosmia