Is work tiring and stressful for you? Scents can help.

Scientific experiments have shown that exposure to pleasant scents significantly increases work performance. Stimulating aromas like peppermint have been proven to enhance alertness and concentration. Better efficiency An association test, in which people were asked to see relationships between unrelated words, found that pleasant smells improved performance in creative problem-solving. Different scents for different times of the day One Japanese company uses a citrus scent to energize its employees at the beginning of the day. Floral scents are used to increase concentration in the late morning and early afternoon. Woody aromas like cedar and cypress are used to alleviate fatigue at lunchtime and in the evening. The value of unpleasant odors Most of us aren't surprised that unpleasant odors negatively impact work performance. However, bad odors have been exploited in business. A 1991 study by the British company Bodywise revealed that people who received bills scented with androstenol (a pheromone produced by male sweat, widely considered highly unpleasant) were 17% more likely to pay them than those who received unscented bills. The company is said to have patented the pheromone-based odorant and distributed it to debt collection agencies. Androstenol is perceived as a threatening odor, especially by men, and this may explain why debt collection is so effective. Soothing vanilla Businesses looking to mitigate the shock their customers might experience when faced with an unexpected and high bill can use vanilla to scent their correspondence. Why use vanilla? It has stress- and anxiety-relieving properties. Vanilla Lace oil from Air Aroma is a great option here.