Hierarchy of memories

[Michael Sylvester]

 is there a hierarchy of memory effects?
 the auditory is supposedly stronger than the visual,but
 the olfactory is the strongest.
Apparently,things that stink or are very odorous may leave a lasting
impression on the memory

 One French artist dude apparently could recollect vivid scenes based
on the smell of a petite madeleine.
And how about Renaissance writers who kept rotten apples on their desks?

Michael Sylvester,PhD
Daytona Beach,Florida
                       "Who let the dogs out?"