scent science
scents aren't just vibe-setters—they're also brain wizards.
research shows smells zip directly to your limbic system (emotion HQ) and hippocampus (memory vault), skipping traffic other senses hit.
result?
Vivid flashbacks, mood glow-ups, and focus lasers. whiffs trigger emotional recall way stronger than sights or sounds, cutting stress and inflammation for that "ahh" centered feel—perfect for therapy or memory jogs.
SOURce: magazine.hms.harvard.edu
“Scents = neuro-ninja moves for emotional armor, sharper edges, and memory magic.”
research
EEG brainwave research confirms:
Lemon sparks productivity, lavender chills alpha/theta waves for zen and sleep wins, while peppermint/rosemary crank beta for grind-mode gains, slashing anxiety by 40% and boosting recall.
Source: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov