Aromachology

noun

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

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).

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