- The trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) is unique among the options given because it does not contain special sensory fibers.
- Instead, it primarily carries general sensory fibers responsible for sensation in the face, such as touch, pain, and temperature.
- Additionally, it provides somatic motor fibers to muscles of mastication.

In contrast:
- The facial nerve (VII) contains special sensory fibers related to taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.
- The vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII) is entirely composed of special sensory fibers responsible for hearing and balance.
- The olfactory nerve (I) consists solely of special sensory fibers related to the sensation of smell.

Thus, the trigeminal nerve differs as it lacks any fibers dedicated to special senses, which are distinctly categorized as sight, hearing, smell, taste, and balance.

Reference: Gray's Anatomy, 42nd Edition, Volume 1, Chapter 14 - Cranial Nerves, Pages 658-662