aromachology

English

Etymology

Blend of aroma + -chology. Back-formation from psychology. Coined in 1982 or 1989 by the Sense of Smell Institute (a division of The Fragrance Foundation).

Noun

aromachology (uncountable)

  1. The study of the influence of odors on human behavior and to examine the relationship between feelings and emotions.
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