In a four-part lecture series, Dr. Sandeepa Dey explains her research into the biology of taste and smell perception.

Engage your senses through a sensory trend excursion to inspire new fragrance and flavor combinations, unique ingredients, and texturess

The Qatar Research Development Innovation Council (QRDI) and Sidra invite proposals from startups, SMEs, and technology companies to provide a diagnostic tool for smell dysfunction. They are looking to develop a non-invasive diagnostic device which can quickly (<10mins) identify potential smell dysfunction or loss in children. These results should integrate into electronic health records (EHR) management systems and the technique should be simple enough to train current medical staff. More information on the challenge is available here.

This challenge offers $100,000 for the development of easy-to-use devices capable of detecting loss of smell in children that is agnostic to cultural/regional inputs.

This month, join me in a conversation with Mindy Yang, a Human Centric Sensory Designer and Consultant and Co-Founder and Chief Engagement Officer of the World Taste and Smell Association.  

In our interview, we talked about her background in the world of taste and smell, how she got involved with the World Taste and Smell Association, and their upcoming annual event, World Taste and Smell Day held each year on September 14th. We dive into one particular event, the #DeliciousForAll challenge which you’ll learn all about! 

Losing one’s sense of smell and consequent ability to detect flavor is a devastating experience. This sensory loss, which has afflicted millions due to COVID-19, not only impacts sensory pleasure, it can trigger depression, disordered eating, and feelings of isolation. Learn more about this during our special presentation.

Join Frauke in the latest episode of An Aromatic Life where she sits down with the founders of The World Taste & Smell Association, Stephanie Feuer and Mindy Yang, to talk about what they're doing to elevate smell and taste. 

Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews neuroscientist and a world-leading expert on the psychological science of smell, Rather Herz. They discuss the differences between taste and smell, how smell affects our well-being, smell and cognitive function, and more.  

Rachel Herz, PhD has been actively conducting research on the senses, emotion, perception, motivated behavior and cognition since 1990. Dr. Herz is a TED speaker, has published 100 original research articles to date, and has received numerous awards and grants. She is on the faculty at Brown University, a professional consultant to various aromachemical industries, and is frequently called upon as an expert witness in legal cases involving the sense of smell. Dr. Herz is also actively involved in outreach, advocacy, and education on the senses of smell and flavor, and is a founding advisory board member of Fifth Sense, and Smell and Taste Association of North America, Innovation Advisor to The World Taste and Smell Association, Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee for AChemS, and the Chief Scientific Advisor for OVR Technology. 

What is olfactory art?　What kind of works are there in olfactory art? Having been active in the field of olfactory art since 2005, I have developed hundreds of olfactory works. In this talk I will introduce some of my “key works” and let you walk through the path of my questions “what could olfactory art bring to human beings?” The talk is based on the text “Questions Regarding Olfactory Art” written for the publication “Nouveaux territoires de l'expérience olfactive”.

• Max 100 participants on Zoom.

• Starting at 10:00AM 15 Sep JST

• Recording available for 1 week.

Love of fragrance is what brought us together and continues to inspire us every day. And as we traverse the globe sniffing out wonderful aromas, we can't wait to share our discoveries with you and create extraordinary multi-sensory experiences! It is with this influence in mind that we invite you to our IN PERSON EVENT: Sniffapalooza & Malin + Goetz Celebrate World Taste & Smell Day! This exclusive evening of olfactive enlightenment will take place on Thursday, September 14th from 6:00pm- 8:00pm at the Malin + Goetz Boutique located at 235 Elizabeth St in NYC's Nolita neighborhood.

The multimedia artist Adnan Aga, who was born without a sense of smell, built an experimental prosthetic device in the shape of a wall-mounted nose that uses Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence to predict the smell of any object presented to it. This device, which the artist called "Adnose", does serve not only as Adnan's nose, but as the nose of all members of the anosmic community who constantly wonder what the things around them smell like. The artist hopes that his project will draw attention to the often-neglected sense of smell and to the challenges faced by those who can't smell.

Adnose and its creator will be at Olfactory Art Keller for WTSD for a Smell-and-Tell event. Visitors are encouraged to bring their favorite, or most interesting, or smelliest object to the gallery to challenge Adnose to create a description of its smell. In addition, there will be some of the most interesting works of olfactory art from previous exhibitions at the gallery on display and for sale with a percentage of the proceeds donated to the World Taste & Smell Association.

To illustrate the magnitude of scent loss, the Nose at Sfumato, Kevin Peterson, has created The Pale Shadow, a smooth and balanced cocktail that has no aroma. The cocktail, which is essentially a daiquiri stripped of its scent, will be available for purchase at Castalia Cocktails on World Taste & Smell Day. The idea is to give the person sipping the drink a glimpse into life without a sense of smell.

Step into a tasting room Harney & Sons' Tea Factor with Master Tea Blender (& Harney's Vice President) Michael Harney and World Taste & Smell Association's Co-Founder Mindy Yang at Harney & Sons factory as we celebrate World Taste & Smell Day from the Hudson Valley. Meet Michael Harney and his team as we embark on a sensory journey through the world of teas!

During this talk art and scent historian Caro Verbeek will dive into a topic that is at the intersection of flavour and smell: the unique history of perfumed banquets from antiquity to the 20th century. The ancient Romans knew that we do not merely perceive scents with our noses (orthonasally), but also with our mouths (retronasally). Not only were fragrances diffused ambiently during banquets, tables and floors rubbed with spices and flowers, but liquid perfumes and flowers were even consumed for a full experience. This forgotten practice was rekindled by a group of artists named the ‘Futurists’. They used electric fans and even air plane propellers to distribute smells during extravagant dinner parties. They had a special interest in another fascinating phenomenon: smell-synaesthesia. Whereas most scientists and artists only study colour to sound-synaesthesia, this group of creatives actually tried to translate perfumes to colourful shapes and ‘artificial flowers’

Join Osswald on September 14th for an immersive experience of captivating aromas that will awaken your senses.

Experience the artistry of perfumery as you explore our curated collection of exquisite fragrances, each one a masterpiece crafted to perfection. Join us in an olfactory journey of indulgence that will leave you mesmerized of the essence of elegance and allure. With every inhale, you're supporting not just your senses, but also a cause. 20% of each sale will be donated to the World Taste and Smell Association for the occasion.

Throughout time, smells and the act of smelling (also known as olfaction) have been overlooked in Western arts, culture, and media. However, our sense of smell’s direct link with our brain’s limbic system means that when we smell, it activates our memory and emotions in impactful ways. This makes olfaction a powerful pathway and tool to connect with our own past and that of other people and places – and perhaps an interesting precursor to nostalgic perception. Although commonly thought of as the emulation of an aesthetic – grainy home videos, or Instagram filters – could we take a more sensory approach to nostalgia? How is nostalgia more than just a visual phenomenon? To start exploring such questions, Kunstlicht dedicated their June issue to collecting different ways in which nostalgia is related to smell, olfactory turns in art and memory keeping.

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Olfactory NYC is excited to join World Taste and Smell Association to celebrate World Taste and Smell Day! On September 14th, join us at our Scent Studio in Williamsburg to create your custom fragrance and celebrate the art of scent. Each purchase will receive a complimentary travel scent and we will be donating a percentage of sales to World Taste and Smell Association. Please use code “customscent” at checkout for your free travel size scent” and RSVP here.

ScentFluence is excited to join World Taste and Smell Association to celebrate World Taste and Smell Day! On September 14th, join us at our Scent Studio in Scarsdale for an ambient scent library tour celebrate the influencing powers of scent. Each purchase will receive a complimentary ambient scent and we will be donating a percentage of sales to the World Taste and Smell Association.

Please use code “SFTrend2023” at checkout for your free ambient scent” and RSVP.

Join us at Rochester Castle for a multi-sensory experience of the 11th century. From early September 2023, this impressive Norman fortress will be brought to life with a series of scent chambers designed by AVM Curiosities. The bespoke olfactory offerings will be installed on a permanent basis in The Food and Arms Store, The Chapel and The Cess Pit – each offering an aromatic insight into medieval life.

The scent chambers are included in the price of general admission.

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Many people who have parosmia struggle to share their experience with loved ones and friends. Smells provoke disgust that often defies description. Learning how to be hypervigilant to avoid the offensive experience of some foods becomes second nature, and often the aroma compounds shared by common foods are not obvious (onions and eggs for example). I'd like to illustrate how this works by asking people to join me in a nibble-taste-compare exercise with three common foods.

Join in the enchantment as Za Za's Scent-Sational Super Power comes to life at Cincinnati's 2023 Best New Store, Bookery Cincy. Children and their families are invited to listen to engaging Za Za stories, explore unforgettable kid-friendly fragrances, and indulge in delectable sweet treats provided by renowned James Beard-award-winning pastry chef Randy Sebastian and Laura Kate Adelman of Sebastian Bakehouse.

Event recommended for ages 3+

On September 1, 2023, from 5-9 pm, Noteology will be hosting a First Friday Scranton event to highlight our participation in the World Taste & Smell Day on September 14th. 

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