Kate Battersby is among the one in 5,000 people born anosmic - a person with no sense of smell. It’s thought that 200,000 Britons have anosmia.
Published bi-annually, Nez explores the world around us via our sense of smell. It provides an insight into the vital role that olfactory sensations play in our lives in a novel approach that encompasses art, literature, science, history, food and perfume. The seventh issue of Nez focuses on the fragrance industry's long and complicated history with the animalic. It explores our emotional connection to the sensual nature of these controversial essences, the origins of their use by humans as well as their spectacular grandeur.
A 1920s design for an instrument that you don't hear but smell
Researchers investigate how similar scents are differentiated.
Attraction is a seductive warm and intense Fragrance, loved by feisty and self-confident women. A perfume that leaves no escape even for the male sense of smell. Top Notes: Apricot, Plum, Coconut. Heart Notes: Tuberose, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Rose, Brazilian Rosewood, Caraway. Base Notes: Sandalwood, Almond, Vanilla, Musk. Attraction - Inspired by Hypnotic Poison Olfactory Category: Oriental Woody Essence percentage: 25% Gender: Female
From its origins to its many uses, perfume and its history is fascinating. Find out the story behind your favorite scents here!
**24K Oudh - Gilded Fragrance Extravaganza** 24K Oudh is an opulent olfactory masterpiece that marries the luscious richness of chocolate with a medley of citrus notes, creating a fragrance experience that is nothing short of gilded extravagance. At its heart lies the prized agarwood, oudh, which infuses this scent with a sense of timeless luxury. Oudh's deep, woody resonance is enhanced by the indulgent aroma of chocolate, offering an enticing blend that's both decadent and sophisticated. The citrus top notes burst forth like rays of sunlight on a golden morning, with zesty hints of orange and lemon. These bright, invigorating notes provide a refreshing contrast to the opulence of the chocolate and oudh, creating an exquisite balance. As the fragrance unfolds, a delicate bouquet of florals emerges, with jasmine, orchid, magnolia, and hibiscus lending their captivating allure. This floral symphony adds a layer of sensuousness and grace, like a cascade of fragrant petals. The base notes of 24K Oudh are an homage to timeless elegance, featuring sandalwood, musk, patchouli, and incense. These deep, grounding notes provide a velvety, lasting finish that lingers on your skin like a gilded memory. This fragrance is not just an aroma; it's an extravagant journey through the senses, evoking visions of grandeur and elegance. 24K Oudh is a fragrance for those who seek to envelop themselves in a scent that is as luxurious as it is unforgettable, leaving a trail of golden opulence wherever you go. shop at ; marvelbyujjwal.etsy.com
Essential oils have been used since the early Egyptians over 5000 years ago. This article explains the many aromatherapy benefits, plus the benefits of therapy massage. Essential oils are reviewed.
While a complete nuisance and very often debilitating, Vertigo is not a disease or a medical condition. Vertigo is a combination of symptoms caused by other conditions like infection - flu and colds included - and is so common it's estimated that 40 percent of people over 40 yrs of age will experience Vertigo at leas
I find so much benefit from diffusing essential oils in my home daily. I love to diffuse oils while working at my desk, while giving a Raindrop, before I go to sleep, when I watch a movie, or to chang
Using essential oils is very beneficial for helping release emotional trauma. Learn how the sense of smell is connected to our emotions and how essential oils can help with this process.
Colors and odors are associated; for instance, people typically match the smell of strawberries to the color pink or red. These associations are forms of crossmodal correspondences. Recently, there has been discussion about the extent to which these correspondences arise for structural reasons (i.e., an inherent mapping between color and odor), statistical reasons (i.e., covariance in experience), and/or semantically-mediated reasons (i.e., stemming from language). The present study probed this question by testing color-odor correspondences in 6 different cultural groups (Dutch, Netherlands-residing-Chinese, German, Malay, Malaysian-Chinese, and US residents), using the same set of 14 odors and asking participants to make congruent and incongruent color choices for each odor. We found consistent patterns in color choices for each odor within each culture, showing that participants were making non-random color-odor matches. We used representational dissimilarity analysis to probe for variations in the patterns of color-odor associations across cultures; we found that US and German participants had the most similar patterns of associations, followed by German and Malay participants. The largest group differences were between Malay and Netherlands-resident Chinese participants and between Dutch and Malaysian-Chinese participants. We conclude that culture plays a role in color-odor crossmodal associations, which likely arise, at least in part, through experience.
El último éxito cinematográfico de Pixar (tomando como referencia su Metascore) ha traído a los psicólogos una ola de incesantes curiosos con la misma interrogante, ¿en qué teoría de las emociones …
Colors and odors are associated; for instance, people typically match the smell of strawberries to the color pink or red. These associations are forms of crossmodal correspondences. Recently, there has been discussion about the extent to which these correspondences arise for structural reasons (i.e., an inherent mapping between color and odor), statistical reasons (i.e., covariance in experience), and/or semantically-mediated reasons (i.e., stemming from language). The present study probed this question by testing color-odor correspondences in 6 different cultural groups (Dutch, Netherlands-residing-Chinese, German, Malay, Malaysian-Chinese, and US residents), using the same set of 14 odors and asking participants to make congruent and incongruent color choices for each odor. We found consistent patterns in color choices for each odor within each culture, showing that participants were making non-random color-odor matches. We used representational dissimilarity analysis to probe for variations in the patterns of color-odor associations across cultures; we found that US and German participants had the most similar patterns of associations, followed by German and Malay participants. The largest group differences were between Malay and Netherlands-resident Chinese participants and between Dutch and Malaysian-Chinese participants. We conclude that culture plays a role in color-odor crossmodal associations, which likely arise, at least in part, through experience.
What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils are the natural essences of a plant. Essential oils give a plant its scent, protect it from hazardous environmental conditions, and even assist it with pollination, among other important functions and benefits. They are...READ MORE
THE MEMORIES OF A SWEET CHILDHOOD CH by Carolina Herrera is an "Eau de Toilette" for a woman belonging to the Oriental Floral family. It is a very personal perfume, in which Carolina Herrera, daughter of the company's founder, expresses her most intimate childhood memories, moments, happy, fun games, with friends, a first love or nights on the beach. convey with this delicious, passionate, sweet and memorable creation. This fragrance was created in 2007 by perfumers Olivier Cresp and Rosendo Mateu. With this launch, they intend to create an accessory that is invisible, impalpable, but fully perceptible by the sense of smell, the wisest of senses. A unique aroma, neither too fresh nor too sweet, revealing an incredible femininity, joyful, sensual and optimistic. Its olfactory essence begins with an incredible citrus freshness combined with aquatic notes, creating an atmosphere of well-being and comfort. Then, your heart reveals its most romantic and sweet side, an excellent combination of white flowers are combined with aromas as exquisite as cinnamon and praline, causing a totally pleasant atmosphere. Finally, under its backdrop, we find a more oriental and seductive facet, with woody notes, amber and patchouli. TOP SALES It's been 10 years since its birth, and CH remains among the 15 best-selling fragrances in Spain. The main sales that caused, caused and will cause fury among the most seductive and refined female audience. NAIF WORLD. Its advertising transports us to a fairy tale, tender animals, dreamy landscapes and the best creations of the firm's haute couture give prominence to its dissemination campaign. LEATHER AND METAL. This is your packaging, made up of these two materials that create a perfect contrast between craftsmanship and modernity. Striking red leather wraps its crystal casing, which is crowned with a simple gold metal cap. The touch of distinction is marked by a brooch hanging from the neck, with the signature initials. Olfactory Families Oriental Floral Release Date 2007 Designers Olivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu & Carolina Adriana Herrera ADVICE ON USE CH is a fragrance from the Oriental Floral family. Due to its scent silhouette, it is an ideal choice for day and night, and can be worn timelessly. It has an excellent fixation on the skin and a great durability. This fragrance was recommended for women between 30 and 60 years old, with a classic and elegant air. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS To last longer, rub your fragrance on the inside of your wrists and behind your earlobes. The wrists have a higher temperature than the rest of the body, and this will help the fragrance to evaporate more slowly. Applying perfume directly to clothing can stain, damage and alter the fabric. To prolong the effect of the fragrance, we recommend using products from the line such as shower gels, body lotions or deodorants. STORAGE Protect your fragrance from direct sunlight and heat, otherwise the composition of the fragrance could change and become a sad reminder of your favorite scent.
Tempted is powerful and unmistakable fragrance with a truly unparalleled pleasantness to the sense of smell. The complex composition is unique and luxurious. like Light meets dark, feminine meets masculine and sweet meets spicy. it is an exclusive perfume that cannot be classified, With its fruity-sweet, woody notes, it is an absolute bestseller Top notes: Jasmine and Saffron heart notes: Cedar Wood base notes: Ambergris. Tempted - INSPIRED BY: BACCARAT ROUGE Olfactory Category: Floral - Woody Percentage of essence: 30% Category: Extrait de Parfum Gender: Unisex
Just smelling my mom’s homemade lasagna evokes very particular memories from my childhood – the way the kitchen looked, silly conversations with my family over dinner, an outfit that I used to wear. Because smells can so effectively help us remember, they are a powerful tool for scientists studying memory. In a new study, researchers […]
Background The communicative meaning of human areolae for newborn infants was examined here in directly exposing 3-day old neonates to the secretion from the areolar glands of Montgomery donated by non related, non familiar lactating women. Methodology/Principal Findings The effect of the areolar stimulus on the infants' behavior and autonomic nervous system was compared to that of seven reference stimuli originating either from human or non human mammalian sources, or from an arbitrarily-chosen artificial odorant. The odor of the native areolar secretion intensified more than all other stimuli the infants' inspiratory activity and appetitive oral responses. These responses appeared to develop independently from direct experience with the breast or milk. Conclusion/Significance Areolar secretions from lactating women are especially salient to human newborns. Volatile compounds carried in these substrates are thus in a position to play a key role in establishing behavioral and physiological processes pertaining to milk transfer and production, and, hence, to survival and to the early engagement of attachment and bonding.
A look into reasons for other choices in using sacred smoke as oppose to smudging for pagans and witches who wish to be sensitive to misappropriation.
I am so excited about my latest little creation for my Etsy shop Ruby Robin Boutique! It's my 'Wish and a whisper' bottle necklace, which I made by encapsulating a single Dandelion wish from my garden in a lovely little glass vial. I love Irish folklore, and especially when it comes to herbalism! Even the most neglected and unloved of weeds have such wonderful stories and superstitions associated with them in this country, and the humble dandelion is surely no exception. There are so many romantic myths surrounding the dandelion, the obvious one I remember from my childhood was that if you didn't wash your hands after picking them, you would be your bed that night :) I have a feeling that might have been a conspiracy on the part of some grown-ups to make kids wash their hands more often than they are naturally inclined to, and it worked too! Another fun one is that the longest stalk of dandelion you could find in spring indicated how much taller you would get by the end of the year, or that you could predict if a child would grow up to be rich is their chin shone golden when you held a dandelion flower under their chin! Dandelions also have lots of romantic and whimsical connotations associated with them, included in a hedgerow wedding bouquet they bring good luck to the new couple, and planting dandelions Northwest of your house is said to being you good weather! If you blow all the seeds off a dandelion head in one go, someone loves you dearly and truly, if any are left, you have been forgotten. Furthermore, blowing the seeds off is also said to carry your thoughts and dreams into the mind of your one true love. So I decided to create a necklace in wish you could have your very own wish and a whisper, encased in a tiny little glass vial for safe keeping, until the time you might need it.
For Sissel Tolaas, even the liveliest city may be a “blandscape.” Here, the chemist shares thoughts on why, for her, smell is the most important sense.
What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy has been used throughout history for many reasons.The method has been used for healing purposes, for eliciting reactions, and to promote deep relaxation. Aromatherapy is a holistic treatment approach that utilizes essential oils extracted from plants to support h