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Sniffing worn t-shirts to find a date
Finding a date based on scent chemistry is the goal of a new trend in dating mixers, called "pheremone parties." The party starts like any other where singles turn up for drinks and chit chat, hoping to meet someone special. The catch is that each person must bring a bagged t-shirt he or she has worn to bed for three nights in a row. Then if a conversation turns compelling, a partygoer can screen for chemistry before making physical … [Read More...]
Noteable Articles
Fragrance makes nightclubbers party harder
Music and lights are the typical mood modifiers found in nightclubs, but … [Read More...]
Aromatic map of stinkiest block in NYC
What's that stink? is the question that writer Molly Young asks of two olfactory … [Read More...]
Do scented candles cause harm?
Are scented candles harmful? A recent study suggests that cheaper candles made … [Read More...]
Dogs sniff differences in identical twins
When parents and DNA tests can't tell twins apart, a highly trained German … [Read More...]
Science
Septoplasty mutes the Scentinelle
Today I'm undergoing surgery on my nose, a septoplasty to be exact. I have a deviated septum from breaking my nose at least six times … [Read More...]
Policy
Portland now first US city to voluntarily ban fragrance
The city council of Portland, OR,on February 24 passed a fragrance-free policy that discourages public workers from wearing scented … [Read More...]
Riffs
Questionable leftovers in the fridge
It's unnerving not to be able to smell if the soup leftover in the fridge is spoiled or not. I don't remember how long it's been in … [Read More...]
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