Scent and mental health: 7 fragrances that can evoke powerful emotions, memory and recollections
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Scent and mental health: 7 fragrances that can evoke powerful emotions, memory and recollections

Hindustan Times  

Fragrances are more than just scent, they hold memories and spark emotions as they are the silent storytellers where a single whiff can transport us back in time to the forgotten chapters of our lives. Scent and mental health: 7 fragrances that can evoke powerful emotions, memory and recollections In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Rajat Mathur, DGM of Learning Academy at The Body Shop India, highlighted - Take vanilla, for example. He added, “Well, this isn't just wishful thinking, in essence, the sense of smell serves as a gateway to our innermost selves, offering a direct link to our past, present and future. It's a reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, there are moments of beauty and wonder waiting to be discovered – all it takes is a deep breath to unlock this.” Bringing her expertise to the same, Swapnil Pathak Sharma, Owner of Zighrana, shared, “Fragrances quietly shape our lives, evoking emotions and memories with their subtle presence.

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These perfumeries are bottling the fragrance of your favourite memories
2 months, 3 weeks ago

These perfumeries are bottling the fragrance of your favourite memories

The Hindu  

When Abhishek Sengupta returned to Kolkata in November last year after realising that he could not afford the exorbitant rent for his apartment in Mumbai’s upscale neighbourhood Khar on a consultant’s salary, he was despondent. A colleague recommended Byredo’s perfume Mumbai Noise — a scent crowded with contrasts: rich, warm woody and amber, blended with plummy Davana positioned alongside leather, …

Charlotte Tilbury perfume review: Did they boost my mood?
11 months, 1 week ago

Charlotte Tilbury perfume review: Did they boost my mood?

The Independent  

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How to scent the home with seasonal vibes
1 year ago

How to scent the home with seasonal vibes

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Aromatherapy: How Scents Boost Productivity
1 year, 2 months ago

Aromatherapy: How Scents Boost Productivity

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Caroline Stern, a Boston-based content creator, has a secret weapon for getting her work done: Escapade Gourmande by Maison Mataha, which she calls the most “beautifully done vanilla.” When she sprays it on, Stern said it makes her feel like “I am ‘that girl’ and like ‘that girl’ is going to be an active participant in her …

Scent for the senses
1 year, 6 months ago

Scent for the senses

The Hindu  

Fragrances possess strong associative properties. “We carry five main fragrance categories: floral, fruity, spicy, citrus and woody,” she says, adding that the range of luxury home fragrances, including scented candles and diffusers, make the perfect choice for home owners and gifting options during the festive season. “From beautifully designed scented pot pourri to stylish scented wooden balls and scented burner …

You can't ask me that: should 'do I smell?' be a question we ask more often?
6 years, 4 months ago

You can't ask me that: should 'do I smell?' be a question we ask more often?

The Independent  

Of all the senses, the sense of smell is perhaps the most underrated. When the cause of distress is bad breath or BO, the answer is not “leave an anonymous note saying ‘you stink’ on the smelly person’s desk”. In 2007 City of Detroit employee Susan McBride found that a co-worker’s perfume made her throat “close a little”, she quickly …

The top five seductive scents to stimulate sexual senses
6 years, 7 months ago

The top five seductive scents to stimulate sexual senses

Daily Mail  

It's scientifically proven that humans are attracted to one another based on how they smell. With our sense of smell being 10,000 times more sensitive than sight, sound or touch, it's little wonder scent plays such a pivotal role in sexual attraction. The scent of chocolate alone is sensually stimulating, but becomes even more intense when tasted which is where …

Why perfumes and artificial fragrances can damage your health, according to new book
7 years, 5 months ago

Why perfumes and artificial fragrances can damage your health, according to new book

The Independent  

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The Science of Taste
7 years, 11 months ago

The Science of Taste

Al Jazeera  

An exploration of the global flavour industry and the mechanics of how we taste. by Andre Stuker, marketing manager, Givaudan Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami are all senses of taste, “sensations that happen in the mouth,” explains Hildegarde Heymann, a sensory scientist at the University of California – Davis. “We all have a smell – or a series of …

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