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The Science of Scent

Can Mouthwash After Brushing Change Morning Breath?

A 21-day trial in 70 people compared brushing alone with brushing plus CPC mouthwash, examining morning malodor, sulfur compounds, and bacteria on the tongue and in plaque.
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Food-Waste Odor: The Most Abundant Compound Is Not Always the Main Player

A study of samples from seven households combined chemical analysis with smelling individual compounds. Diacetyl emerged as a shared candidate, but its amount alone did not predict the strongest food-waste odor.
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The Same Aroma Compound, Guava or Cat Urine? How Wine Changes the Smell

Two Sauvignon blanc aroma compounds were added in trace amounts to water and white wines. Descriptions changed with concentration, medium, and the combination of compounds.
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Why Indole Is Part of Jasmine Tea’s Floral Aroma

A study of jasmine-scented green tea examined how floral volatiles, including indole, are taken up, retained, and changed during repeated scenting and heating.
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Can Three Bacterial Species Reproduce the Smell of a Damp Cleaning Cloth?

Cotton supplemented with three bacterial species and bovine tallow reproduced wet-fabric malodor. The experimental model was used to analyze odor compounds and compare malodor development after washing.
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Animalic Notes in Coffee: Trace Aroma Compounds Changed by Heat

A heating experiment modeling canned coffee found changes in five trace compounds, including skatole. Human noses and instrumental analysis explored why the aroma changed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How Does Temperature Change the Aroma and Feel of Coffee and Green Tea?

Tastings of coffee and green tea at 65°C, 25°C, and 5°C changed the aroma and emotion words people selected, as well as their liking.