The Science of Scent

Can Aroma Change the Astringency of Wine?

Fourteen people evaluated 74 red wines and their corresponding deodorized samples. The study examines how aroma relates to the nuances of astringency, sweetness and bitterness, and the relationship between composition and mouthfeel.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Are There Measurable Clues to an Aroma’s “Roundness”?

Are the shapes and colors people associate with aromas linked to instrument measurements? This article introduces a study comparing ratings from 68 people with electronic-nose measurements of 10 fragrance materials.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Are Familiar Scents Better Memory Cues?

Can a familiar scent help us recall newly learned information? Three experiments pairing odors with shapes explore the relationship between familiarity and memory.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Why Does an Odor-Tracking Drone Pause Along the Way?

Is detecting an odor enough to fly to its source? A study of a drone carrying a real silkworm moth antenna shows how an air-intake enclosure and pauses during rotation help it follow an odor.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

Does the Scent of Queen of the Night Stay the Same All Night?

Does the scent of queen of the night remain the same throughout the night? A 2025 study traces changes in the amounts and mixture of compounds emitted from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following morning.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
The Science of Scent

The Same Perfume, Different on Each Person? A Study of Fragrance Release from Skin

Why can the same perfume seem different from one person to another? A study of fragrance compounds released from 10 people’s forearms offers a way to consider skin characteristics, fragrance release, and the value of trying a perfume on your own skin.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
Guide

12 Recommended Men’s Fragrances: Comparing Clean, Woody, and Sweet Scents [2026]

Discover 12 men’s fragrances through their backgrounds and the reasons to choose them. Explore perfumers’ words, differences between fragrances considered for similar wishes, how to choose between EDT and EDP, and what to check before buying. From options at ¥5,000 or less to a bottle that deepens your tastes.
2026.11.03
Guide
The Science of Scent

Is Fragrance Remaining the Same as Fragrance Still Being Perceived?

Can measuring the amount of fragrance left on paper tell us how long a perfume lasts? A 2026 study of two musks highlights the difference between what can be extracted for analysis and what remains, and the limits of translating those measurements into perceived longevity.
2026.11.03
The Science of Scent
Guide

Introducing ARIA, the AI Perfume Concierge

Generative AI and the Perfume IndustryAt the time of writing, a year and a half has already passed since ChatGPT took th...
2026.11.03
Guide
Guide

Contre-Jour: A Rebellious Flower Blooming Between Light and Shadow

“I realized that fragrance, which ought to be an artistic and intimate form of expression, was slowly dying. I had no ch...
2026.11.03
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