Set Pepper – Style

“Kommersant Style” talks about new scents that add vigor and improve mood.

Recent research by neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh has shown that scents can be used to moderate mood and treat depression: the smells acted as olfactory triggers for study participants. The mechanism is this: by using the amygdala of the brain, aromas help to evoke realistic and vivid memories. And improving memory helps in regulating emotions. With fresh notes like bergamot, lemon, mango, ginger and pepper, this process becomes even easier: they themselves are able to adjust attention, raise the emotional background and become aware of oneself “here and now.” So the next time you spray a scent, take a deep breath and capture the moment—there’s more to it than just the smell.

Irina Kiriyenko