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Signature Aromatherapy Scents: More than perfume.

November 13, 2010

Futuristic Aromatherapy

Fruit spoilage

The growth of different microorganisms responsible for spoilage of fruit and vegetables can be diminished using essential oils linked to cyclodextrins.

Essential oils are antimicrobial in general, and rosemary, oregano, coriander, thyme, sage, and the phytomolecules cinnamaldehyde and eugenol from cinnamon essential oil, are suitable alternatives to chlorine and irradiation for preservation of perishables.

Doctor and Banker Scents You’ll Sense

Commercial aroma-dispensing systems are utilized to provide “signature aromatherapy scents” for corporations, hotels chains, and department stores. These scents are dispensed using the buildings’ ventilations systems and with smaller units located near elevators and in … Continue Reading

Smell technology enhances the taste of your drink

June 10, 2009

Smell technology enhances the taste of your drink

What if you could put a scent in your bottle cap which tricked your brain into thinking you are tasting a specific flavor? ScentSational is a company that has arranged to do just that. This ScentSational product is the first of it’s kind……AromaWater embeds a particular scent in the bottle cap. Pop open the cap, bring it to your lips and as you do, there is a fruit scent released that once smelled  provokes a fruit taste. Sense of smell and the technology that … Continue Reading

Do you know the sweet smell of success? National Sense of Smell Day

April 25, 2009

Today, Saturday April 25, 2009,  is the 16th annual National Sense of Smell Day.
A day to celebrate and be thankful for your nose and the ability to smell and identify over 10,000 odors.

Controversy between the fragrance industry and natural perfume makers exists  because powerful lobbyists would have regulators legislate what smells we can smell. Oil of lemon has a complex chemistry and the fine art of crafting natural perfumes with it is in jeopardy. Increase your awareness by reading The Crop Watch newsletter.

Tony Burfield will keep you informed … Continue Reading