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Odors can affect human psyche. A wonderful aroma from freshly brewed coffee will make us feel awakened and alive. A smell of a well-prepared dish waters our mouth. A perfume worn by a woman can even elicit sexual desire. On the other hand, putrid vegetables and meat make us sick.
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Ochiai, E. (2011). Perfumes. In: Chemicals for Life and Living. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-20273-5_12
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