Our sense of smell is closely tied to our memories and emotions, with certain scents reminding us of specific places and people.
The scent has “the ability to alter our emotions and moods more than any other sensory experience" because of "the unique connection in the brain where scent, emotion, memories and associations are processed” - Dr Rachel Hertz, The Scent of Desire: Discovering Our Enigmatic Sense of Smell
Fragrance zoning is the process of dividing our homes into areas based on smell and desired emotions, aiming to enhance mood, productivity, and creativity.
This process can be empowering, helping to calm or rejuvenate us as needed, and is a purposeful way to utilize fragrance to improve our well-being.
Author's summary: Fragrance zoning enhances emotions and productivity.