A sensation is an experience by the senses. More generally thoughts and emotions could also be called sensations. In particular it is something very special. The term can also have a negative connotation, as something shallow, experienced by people without respect, empathy and interest in background.
... median income for a household in the town is $68,544, and the median income for a family is $71,784. Males have a median income of $50,361 versus $31,709 for females. ...