The smells are able to diffuse from the bottle, where they are concentrated, to the rest of the room. Osmosis is merely diffusion of water molecules across thin barriers called membranes. Such membranes are common in nature. They separate cells from one another, and define boundaries between different organs. In your body, osmosis plays an important role in controlling the flow of molecules between the blood and other tissues.
Osmosis maintains the balance between the blood and the other tissues.
The water carries nutrients and wastes in opposite directions when it diffuses in and out. This osmotic balance is important in maintaining one's health. Without enough water, a person cannot maintain an adequate flow of nutrients and wastes and may become weak. So it is important to drink enough water on hot summer days, especially if one is active. Thanks to Angie Wieczorek for contributing to this article.