What is happiness? Could it be measured? Could it be sensed, tasted, or smelled?

We are starting a new series and will be diving deep into what happiness is for most people, exploring ways of helping us get there. We invite you to embark on a sensory journey across the world with the hope of discovering if happiness can be bottled up.

Have you ever encountered a scent that feels like it could wake someone up from even their most exhausted stupor? We have and we will tell you all about it. You may naturally wonder what are the logistics behind the whole process, or simply, how the heck does it work?

The body’s limbic system, the part of the brain called amygdala, is responsible for managing our emotions and memories. When amygdala is stimulated, the brain triggers a physiological response, such as a change in serotonin or norepinephrine levels, two chemicals in the brain that, among other things, manage our moods.

We, of course, will have a difficult time agreeing on one universal fragrance that will make each one of us instantly happy. However, in recent years, multiple studies have shown that many people react to particular families of scents as uplifting or energizing, as soothing and calming, as sensual and erotic even. So stick around; we may have something fun for you to discover.