aromachology

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noun

The study of the influence of odors on human behavior, feelings, and emotions.

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Meanings

nounaromachology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe study of the influence of odors on human behavior, feelings, and emotions.

Origin

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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APA

aromachology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aromachology

MLA

“aromachology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aromachology. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “aromachology,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aromachology.

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