As humans, our sense of smell can transport us across time and place. It is a powerful connection to religion, to culture, and to oneself. The aroma of Ramadan is a beautiful blend of spices, herbs, and...

A perfumery accord is a combination of different fragrance ingredients that, when blended together, create a harmonious and well-rounded scent. The most common perfumery accord is the floral accord, which typically includes a combination of...

In short....The answer is 'Yes'. Sexual activity can produce a range of smells that bubble up from bodily fluids, pheromones, and even (brrrr) bacteria.During sexual arousal, the body sweats and releases pheromones that can create a...

Iso E Super is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that is widely used in the perfume industry. It was first developed in the 1970s by International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF), and has since become one of...

There are several methods to measure a person's sense of smell, including:Sniff test: This involves presenting a person with a series of odorants and asking them to identify each one. The results of the test...

Metallic perfumes are perfumes that are formulated to mimic the scent of metal. This can be achieved through a combination of both natural and synthetic ingredients.Natural ingredients that are commonly used to create metallic scents...

The vibration theory of olfaction, also known as the vibrational theory, is a scientific theory that explains how our sense of smell works. According to this theory, the sense of smell is based on the...

Galaxolide is a synthetic musk compound that is widely used in the fragrance industry. It was first synthesised in the 1960s by the Swiss chemical company Firmenich, and it has since become one of the most...

Perfumery, the art and science of creating fragrances, has a long and rich history that dates back thousands of years. The exact origin of perfumery is uncertain, but it is believed to have begun in...

Aquatic perfumes are fragrances that are designed to conjure the fresh, clean, and oceanic scents of the sea. To create these fragrances, perfumers typically use a combination of natural and synthetic ingredients, including essential oils and aroma...

The unique tint and depth of an individual's skin can impact how a perfume smells on them, and the shade of your skin tone, warmth, or coolness, can be one of several factors that can influence...

Natural musks are historically fragrances that are derived from animal sources, such as musk deer, beaver, and muskrats, thus giving them an animal-type olfactory character. Here are some examples of animal-derived musks, although these practices are no...

Well its that time of the year again when this question seems to peek for L-O-V-E Month. Pheromones are chemicals that are produced by animals, including humans, and are used to communicate with others of...

The Theory of Smell (Olfaction). Biologically, how does this work? Well the answer it seems its still not 100% clear. Which is not surprising, considering the mysterious, intangible and evocative nature of aroma.

Anosmia explained. Anosmia is a condition, where either by birth or by accident we lose the ability to smell.