The Science of Scent Can a Cleaning Scent Change How Often We Brush Away Crumbs?
Three experiments tested whether a citrus cleaner scent makes cleaning-related words and plans more accessible and increases crumb-clearing movements.
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The Science of Scent Can Fragrance Change the Impression of the Same Room Photograph?
A study paired photographs of natural and luxurious living rooms with three floral fragrances. We distinguish the impression ratings from preliminary physiological measurements in four people.
The Science of Scent Do Wool-Blend Socks Smell Different After a Summer Workday?
Seven men wore three types of socks during summer workdays. We examine lower odor ratings and bacterial counts in wool blends, considering blend ratios, deodorizing treatment, and the limits of sensor measurements.
The Science of Scent Do Smellier Clothes Hold More Bacteria? Results Differed by Fabric
Cotton, wool, and polyester worn by five men were followed for 28 days. Stronger-smelling fabrics did not necessarily retain bacteria longer, offering clues about fiber type and fabric structure.
The Science of Scent Can a Partner’s Worn Shirt Change Your Sleep?
A study followed 155 people over four nights using a partner's shirt and a control shirt. We examine higher sleep efficiency and the role of recognizing whose scent it was in perceived sleep quality.
The Science of Scent How Do Deodorants Compare on Bacterial Counts and Odor? A PQ-16 Study
A PQ-16 formulation had lower odor scores than one commercial alcohol-based product at 24 and 48 hours, but no significant odor-score difference from an ACH formulation.
The Science of Scent Does Getting Used to an Odor Make It Less Unpleasant?
Brief continuous exposure reduced perceived intensity for four odors, but pleasantness clearly declined only for the floral mixture at its two lower concentration settings.
The Science of Scent Do Cotton and Polyester Shirts Smell Different After Exercise?
Shirts stored for 28 hours after exercise smelled stronger and more unpleasant when made of polyester rather than cotton. We examine their bacterial communities alongside culture experiments on seven fabrics.
The Science of Scent Do More Odor Precursors Mean Stronger Underarm Odor? The Role of Bacteria
In a study of 24 people, measured sweat precursors did not directly track odor intensity. Detailed bacterial profiles in 11 nonusers of antiperspirants showed associations.
The Science of Scent Can a Different Fragrance Make the Same Fabric Feel Softer?
Two experiments found softer fabric ratings with lemon or lavender than with an animal-like odor. Pleasant fragrance did not significantly outperform no fragrance.