The purpose of this study was to determine if daily use of colognes could elevate mood in
middle-aged men. Sixty men ranging in age from 40 to 55 years participated in the study …

Certain fragrances significantly influence affective and cognitive states in humans as shown
not only in the laboratory but also in natural outdoor settings. The aim of the present study …

Effects of smells on stress have been demonstrated in animals and humans, suggesting that
inhaling certain odorants may counteract the negative effects of stress. Because stress plays …

Odor performance varies by clinical state and gender, though little is known about its
variation by season or time of day. Many odors, including lavender, induce transient mood …

We demonstrate an immediate effect of airborne chemicals on human moods. We collected
six groups of underarm odors, respectively, from five prepubertal girls, five prepubertal boys …

A systematic review of scientific experimentation addressing olfactory effects on mood,
physiology and behavior was undertaken. From this review, 18 studies meeting stringent …

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Odors naturally provoke emotions that are pleasant or unpleasant. Prior studies have
demonstrated the effects of pleasing odors on cognition and mood perception, but no …

Laboratory studies have shown a significant influence of certain fragrances on affective as
well as cognitive states in humans. The aim of the current study was to measure the …

With a special focus on the potential benefits of widely used room scents, the aim of the
present blinded study was to investigate attention, anxiety and mood in a large group of …