Can fragrances affect your mood?

When you read the question in the headline, some of you will have immediately thought of a scent that conjures pleasant memories, perhaps of your childhood, maybe of a person or place you love. And if you did, you may well find that you're smiling now.

If just the thought of a scent can do that, it's not surprising that fragrances are believed to have a powerful effect on energy levels and moods. It seems that the sense of smell hooks straight into the emotions, triggering strong, immediate reactions, and scents can have a more evocative effect than sounds and images...

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