- You really can “smell fear”
People can unconsciously detect whether someone is stressed or scared by smelling a chemical pheromone released in their sweat, according to researchers who have investigated the underarm secretions of petrified skydivers. That being said, if you plan on going skydiving anytime soon, you should probably come in Tijon Fragrance Lab beforehand.
- Everyone has a unique “smellprint”
No two people smell things the same way. So when you’re arguing with a friend about how good or bad something smells, maybe you should just agree to disagree.
- Good scents make you happier
Smelling something that you perceive as pleasant has a profound effect on your mood. So wake up and smell the roses.
- Women have a stronger sense of smell then men
So it is no surprise a woman knows the milk has gone bad long before the men that they live with.
- Pregnant women have weird food cravings because of their sense of smell
Because of a woman’s hypersensitive sense of smell during pregnancy, she develops a abnormal sense of taste leading to bizarre cravings like jalapenos and ice cream.
- There are fewer scents then people think
Researchers hypothesize that there are only 7 types of primary odors: musky, putrid, pungent, camphoraceous (like mothballs), ethereal (like dry cleaning fluid), floral, and minty.
- Scents can cue memories
Most of your scent memories, however, are cued during the beginning of your life unlike visual or other sensorial memory types.
- You actually smell with your brain
Most people assume you smell with your nose, but the actual process occurs in your brain as part of the olfactory system.
For more fun facts about scents and smells, come to the Tijon Parfumerie and Boutique for your custom fragrance class! You can book a class online at www.tijon.com