Desc: The Scent of Fear: Directed by Mirjam von Arx. If fear has a scent, what does it smell like? The Scent of Fear takes you on a first-hand journey across the globe exploring the effects fear has on individuals and societies. Along the ride are leading experts in neural science, psychology, political sciences and more, providing the insight about those who enjoy fear and those paralyzed by it. With exhilarating characters and intellectual scholars, The Scent of Fear analyzes the universal question of why does fear cause so much fear.