Recent Scent Related Research – Peppermint and Ylang-Ylang (4-15-08)
Recent research in the United Kingdom has found that the aroma of peppermint enhances memory, while the smell of ylang-ylang has the opposite effect.
Recent research in the United Kingdom has found that the aroma of peppermint enhances memory, while the smell of ylang-ylang has the opposite effect.
In a retail setting, a pleasant image or an aroma that stimulates the appetite has been linked to unrelated impulse purchases.
Research confirms that depression influences humans’ sense of smell.
Several useful associations to specific scents were noted at the 2007 conference of the Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS).
The scent we smell while we assess other people influences our judgements of them.
Khan et al.’s recent study confirms that there is a cross-cultural system of odors that are perceived as pleasant.
Ferguson and his colleagues link everyday smells in the workplace (hot food, paint, smoke, coffee, etc.) with physical complaints such as back aches and fatigue.
Patrons in a pizzeria spent significantly more money (20% more) when the air in the restaurant was infused with a lavender scent than when it was not scented with lavender.
Men and women “driving” a car in a simulator while smelling lemon exhibited significantly better braking performance than comparable individuals who did not smell lemon.
Smelling rosemary enhances prospective memory.