The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’s Dinosphere exhibit incorporates scents into its immersive world, which transports visitors back to the Late Cretaceous period between 68 and 66 million years ago.
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RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
The strong, distinct scents of specific essential oils can prevent pests from entering the garden.
Homeowners can borrow the same strategy by choosing one consistent scent for the entryway and main living areas rather than layering competing fragrances in every room.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
The report defines functional fragrances as a subset of the fragrance category that goes beyond providing a pleasant scent to offer users specific therapeutic benefits.
Beauty writer Kara Nesvig called the Jo Malone fragrance bright and fruity thanks to cheerful peach notes at the top, with honey serving as a delicate backbone, in her Allure roundup of honey perfumes.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Cozy perfumes are taking over because consumers are craving comfort, nostalgia and a sense of discovery rather than the straightforward fresh and floral scents that dominated earlier years.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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