~ Human Scent Documentations ~

(Human Stench + Perfume, Cologne, Fragrance, Etc.)

This page will show the links, references, and citations to our claims on the Honey Hazard home page; as well as some other resources.

A link or reference on this page to any source does not constitute an endorsement, mutually or otherwise, by any entity cited herein.

Why smell is intricately connected with emotions: “There is a partial overlap between the areas in our brains which deal with olfactory [scent] perception and those which process emotions” quoted of Marilena Aiello in citation by the article at EurekAlert* from (American Association for the Advancement of Science)

Humans actually have an excellent sense of smell:  (Even comparable to dogs!) This article by Live Science* tracks the findings of John McGann, a neuroscientist at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
Smell as related to good or bad memories: Link to an article by Medical News Today* describes why smells can trigger memories faster than our other senses.
Some misconceptons about perfume and cologne:  Link to an article by Business Insider* talks about several misconceptions people have about perfume and cologne, including that perfume is for women and cologne is for men (a very common misconception). Albiet, this article was written before the Honey Hazard System.  Thus, they were unaware of such a diffuser at the time, and unwittingly talk about applying perfume to the skin.
Alexithymia and emotional reactions to odors
The Smell Report: by Social Issues Research Centre elaborates on the effects of smell on emotion, perceptions, and potentially moods.

Smelling Feelings:  A study published by the Association of Psychological Science* indictaes that it is possible to smell feelings like fear and disgust through chemosignals.

How Smell Triggers Memories and Emotions: An article by Psychology Today* with additional references and citations on the page incorporated by reference.
 

Effects of odor on emotion, with implications:  A study published by the U.S. National Institutes Of Health* in the U.S. National Library of Medicine*.
When the Sense of Smell Meets Emotion: Another such study by the U.S. National Institutes Of Health* describing “The olfactory [smelling organ] sense has a unique intimacy with emotion.” And how the olfactory neuroanatomy is intertwined neurolgically with emotion areas of the brain.
 

Can We Communicate Emotions By Smell?

 

Effects of odor on emotion, with implications:  A study published by the U.S. National Institutes Of Health* in the U.S. National Library of Medicine*.
When the Sense of Smell Meets Emotion: Another such study by the U.S. National Institutes Of Health* describing “The olfactory [smelling organ] sense has a unique intimacy with emotion.” And how the olfactory neuroanatomy is intertwined neurolgically with emotion areas of the brain.

Scent of Danger: Are There Toxic Ingredients in Perfumes and Colognes? Article by Scientific American*

How to Know If Your Perfume Is Poisoning You: An article by Healthline.com* discusses some dangers of many chemicals found in perfumes and colognes with additional citations therein incorporated by reference.

Five ‘Must-Knows’ on the Dangers of Synthetic Fragrance: An article by HuffPost* with additional citations therein incorporated by reference.

Why Strong Perfume Makes You Physically Ill : Article published by Men’s Health* Magazine with a link thereon cited to ScienceDirect.com* incorporated by reference.

Camphor–a fumigant during the Black Death and a coveted fragrant wood in ancient Egypt and Babylon–a review:  Published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine explains how camphor [a very common perfume ingredient] is a very toxic substance and numerous cases of camphor poisoning have been documented.
Neurotoxicity of fragrance compounds: A review: Published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine explains that the neurotoxicity of certain fragrance compunds are not fully known.
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Reading vs. Video for learning:  This research study conducted by MIT shows that reading, so long as it is accompanied by proper diagrams and illustrations is generally better for learning and retention than watching video.

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