Peppermint produced the largest reduction in reaction time

Posted by Robin on 28 March 2026 2 Comments

But which scents are actually effective? Titled "Cognitive activation and emotional regulation effects of olfactory intervention in the context of advanced driver assistance systems," the study explains that peppermint produced the largest reduction in reaction time, and made drivers more alert. Bergamot was also effective in soothing stressed-out drivers in complex metropolitan traffic situations.

— Read more in The Scent of Peppermint Could Make You a Better Driver, Report Says at Road & Track.

A patented Destress Accord

Posted by Robin on 22 August 2024 Leave a Comment

“It’s very complex,” says Edeniste founder Audrey Semeraro. “When you analyze the olfactive molecules of lavender, for example, some are relaxing and others are energizing,” but sophisticated extraction techniques can isolate only those that will chill you out. All of the eaux de parfum are infused with a patented Destress Accord that was evaluated for efficacy by measuring cortisol levels in users’ saliva, and the Lifeboost formulas have been tested by such methods as monitoring changes in heart rate and blood flow to the brain when the scents are sniffed.

— Read more in Can Moisturizer Make You Happy? at Town & Country via AOL.

You’d be right to feel incredulous

Posted by Robin on 11 October 2023 2 Comments

If the idea that a scent can help you check off your to-do list elicits an eye roll, you’d be right to feel incredulous; the research in this area is scant. But when you consider that the brain region governing our ability to concentrate—known as the prefrontal cortex—can be affected by scent, it’s not so far-fetched, says Pamela Dalton, co-chair of the postdoctoral training programme at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, which researches taste and smell. ‘The prefrontal cortex helps us prioritise to reduce impulsiveness and integrates information from the olfactory cortex and other brain regions.

— Read more in Can using the right scent improve your concentration? at Harper's Bazaar India.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 23 January 2023 Leave a Comment

Need something a little more intense than lavender to help you relax? L'Occitane's new Lavender CBD collection might help. "Put self-care at the top of your new year's resolutions with our Lavender CBD collection. The expertly blended body care formula of CBD Isolate derived from hemp, with Provençal lavender, provides calm and relaxation when you need it most." Shown in the limited edition Relaxing Bi-Phase Body Milk ("Enriched with the relaxing aromatherapy benefits of AOP Lavender and CBD essential oils, this body milk spray offers double benefits: it intensely moisturises and helps to soothe the skin. The initial milk emulsion provides instant moisture while the aquatic phase provides a soothing and comforting sensation"), €29 for 250 ml at L'Occitane in Ireland.

Mood mapping

Posted by Robin on 9 January 2023 Leave a Comment

Of course, Happy proved all the skeptics wrong, becoming a huge success that remains a cult favorite to this day. Its enduring legacy might have something to do with the fact that it was the first perfume created with “mood mapping,” a technique originally developed by taste and scent manufacturer International Flavors & Fragrances that identifies how different aromas affect our emotions. Clinique’s iconic citrus-floral blend doesn’t just smell vibrant—it’s engineered to make you feel vibrant whenever you get a whiff.

— Read more in The Power of Mood-Enhancing Scents at Oprah Daily.

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Peppermint produced the largest reduction in reaction time

A patented Destress Accord

You’d be right to feel incredulous

The daily lemming

Mood mapping