OFF TANGENT
·
SUBSCRIBERS
Our mysterious sense of smell and how AI can sniff out its secrets
It’s right under our noses, but olfaction may be the most underrated of our senses
Add BT as a preferred source
Published Fri, Sep 29, 2023 · 10:00 AM
IMAGINE the mild scent of pandan leaves and light notes of jasmine. What comes to mind?
A whiff of this instantly reminds me of Bangkok. To many others, it smells like a holiday in Bali, says Joyce Lian, who created a perfume with this fragrance.
Yet Lian herself – who frequents cafes for scent inspirations – was thinking of dessert when concocting the fragrance.
Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order. Sign up here to get Decoding Asia newsletter. Delivered to your inbox. Free.
Copyright SPH Media. All rights reserved.
