Analysis of Urban Vegetation in terms of Smellscape: The Kastamonu City

The sense of smell is increasingly gaining importance as an element that enhances the user experience in urban open and green spaces. In this context, smellscape is not merely a visually based design approach; it supports the multisensory interaction individuals establish with space and enhances spatial memory. This study used qualitative data collection methods to examine the landscape effects of scented plants in the city center of Kastamonu. Literature review and field observation methods were used to investigate the smellscape components in the city, the scent diffusion of these components across seasonal cycles, and their spatial distribution. The primary objective of this study is to reveal the smellscape characteristics of existing plant species in Kastamonu's city center. To evaluate Kastamonu's existing landscape potential, this study emphasizes that scented plants should be integrated into landscape design processes with a user-centered approach that considers seasonal continuity and is based on sensory experience.