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The Science of Scent

The Science of Scent

Does Knowing a Smell Change How You Feel? A 772-Person Study

Across Geneva, Liverpool, and Singapore, odor familiarity and identification were associated with pleasantness and odor-specific feelings, without establishing causation.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Do Identical Twins Share the Raw Materials of Body Odor?

A study of 12 identical-twin pairs found similar underarm odor-precursor profiles, alongside clear day-to-day variation.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Eucalyptus Notes in Kiwifruit: Tracing the Genes Behind the Aroma

Sensory tests and genetic and biochemical experiments linked 1,8-cineole to eucalyptus-like notes and identified AcTPS1b as a key kiwifruit enzyme gene.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Does Shaving Help Washing Reduce Underarm Odor?

In 30 men, shaving and waxing improved immediate odor reduction after soap washing. Longer-lasting benefits were less clear.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Are the Colors That Match an Odor Universal?

Six cultural groups associated the same odors with colors in partly different ways. Shared within-group patterns did not translate into universal color labels.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Can Body-Odor Production Be Suppressed Without Killing Bacteria?

Culture experiments found that licorice root extract and EPC-K1 reduced diacetyl production through different metabolic effects, without observed bactericidal activity.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Can American Wisteria Flowers Smell Like Tropical Fruit?

A study of one American wisteria plant identified tropical-fruity 4MMP, linalool and eugenol as major contributors to its floral scent.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Does Seeing Strawberries Make an Odorized Drink Taste Sweeter?

Recognizable food pictures were associated with higher sweetness ratings than abstract images, but an inconsistency in trial order limits claims about lasting effects.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Can Choosing an Odor Make You Like It More a Week Later?

Three experiments explored how odor preferences change after choosing, including memory tests and payment decisions made without knowing the next odor.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Can Pleasant Odors Make Faces Look More Attractive, but Not Younger?

Pleasant odors increased attractiveness ratings for recently viewed faces, while perceived age depended on a different interaction with visual facial cues.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
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