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The Science of Scent

Are Neighbors on a Fragrance Wheel Close in Perfumers’ Data Too?

Two fragrance-evaluation datasets revealed shared dimensions such as fresh versus warm. Explore their agreement with fragrance wheels and why reference materials can change the arrangement.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Can the Pleasure of Choosing Fabric Softener Change the Laundry Experience?

A qualitative study of home use and interviews with 34 women explored anticipation of fragrance during laundry and the enjoyment of switching scents, including differences by duration of use.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Onion-Like Compounds Are Hidden in Pineapple Aroma

Tainong No. 4 and No. 6 differed in the compounds likely to contribute to their aroma. Alongside sweet compounds and fruity esters, the study explores the role of sulfur-containing compounds.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

A Sulfur Compound Brings Out Blackcurrant Character in Wine Aroma

DMS smells sulfurous alone, yet enhanced blackcurrant character in a red-wine fruit-aroma model. Detection thresholds and aroma profiles reveal how its role changes in a mixture.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Does Paying Attention Change How You Get Used to an Odor?

Nineteen people rated the same odor for 10 minutes. Focusing on it slowed the initial decline in intensity compared with counting sounds, with later periods of renewed perception.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Do People Check the Smell of Their Hands After a Handshake?

After same-sex handshakes, people spent more time bringing their right hand toward their nose. Skin-compound transfer, nasal airflow, and odor manipulations shed light on a possible olfactory role.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Can Odor-Discrimination Practice Improve Performance with Untrained Blends?

The study compared training on mixture ratios, enantiomers, and concentration differences. Mixture discrimination transferred to other ingredients and the opposite nostril, with improvement lasting two weeks.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

A Banana-Like Smell Can Signal Alarm to Honeybees

Honeybees became more likely to sting as alarm-compound concentration rose, but the response fell at very high concentrations. Experiments and an evolutionary model explore why.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Do Odor-Evoked Memories Feel Different at Different Ages?

Older Japanese adults rated odor-evoked memories as more pleasant and vivid than younger adults. The study examined seven dimensions, including nostalgia.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Does Fear Change the Combination of Chemicals in Sweat?

Sweat was collected from 24 men during fear, happiness, and calm conditions to examine volatile-compound patterns and candidate chemicals behind the differences.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
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