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  2. These Scents Can Actually Calm You Down - AOL

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    “During the pandemic lockdown, scent became a pivotal source of calm and stimulation for many of us, from the comforting smells of cooking to transporting our minds elsewhere through scented ...

  3. Aromachology - Wikipedia

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    Aromachology devotees want to find out how psychological effects are transmitted from scent to the brain, as well as how positive behavioral effects can be induced by scent. [4] Maria Lis-Bachin, author of Aromatherapy Science: a Guide for Healthcare Professionals , notes an overlap between the objectives of aromatherapy and those of ...

  4. Aromatherapy - Wikipedia

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    [26] [27] Some oils can be toxic to some domestic animals, with cats being particularly prone. [28] Most oils can be toxic to humans as well. [29] A report on three different cases documented gynecomastia in prepubertal boys who were exposed to topical lavender and tea tree oils. [30] The Aromatherapy Trade Council of the UK issued a rebuttal. [31]

  5. Note (perfumery) - Wikipedia

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    The scents of this note class are usually described as "fresh", "assertive" or "sharp". The compounds that contribute to top notes are strong in scent, very volatile, and evaporate quickly. Although not as saliently perceived, the heart and base-notes contribute much to the scent in the top notes. Citrus and ginger scents are common top notes.

  6. The 10 best holiday candles to make your home smell merry and ...

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    The Christmas Cheer scent features a seasonal blend of fruit and festive spices, and its red wax and decorative label will fit right in with the rest of your holiday decor. $10 at Target Voluspa

  7. How to apply perfume and cologne without overdoing it: 6 tips ...

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    Nick Rowan, an otolaryngologist specializing in rhinology and skull base surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine, says these areas of your body emit heat and help diffuse the scent throughout the day ...

  8. Aroma compound - Wikipedia

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    Fragrance bottles. An aroma compound, also known as an odorant, aroma, fragrance or flavoring, is a chemical compound that has a smell or odor.For an individual chemical or class of chemical compounds to impart a smell or fragrance, it must be sufficiently volatile for transmission via the air to the olfactory system in the upper part of the nose.

  9. Relaxation (psychology) - Wikipedia

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    The relaxation response reduces the body's metabolism, heart and breathing rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and calms brain activity. It increases the immune response, helps attention and decision making, and changes gene activities that are the opposite of those associated stress.