THE REASON WHY CERTAIN PEOPLE CANT SMELL BACCARAT ROUGE /AMBROXIN / 013-SALAS

The sense of smell is a fascinating and complex aspect of human perception. It allows us to experience the world around us in a unique way, and can have a profound effect on our emotions and memories. However, not everyone is able to perceive all smells, and there are certain perfumes that some people simply cannot smell. One such perfume ingredient is ambroxan, and the phenomenon of some people not being able to smell it has puzzled scientists for years.

Ambroxan is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that is commonly used in perfumes, as well as in some food and beverage products. It is a key component of the popular fragrance molecule, ambergris, which is derived from the digestive system of sperm whales. Ambroxan has a warm, musky scent that is often described as being reminiscent of amber.

Despite its widespread use in the perfume industry, some people are unable to detect the scent of ambroxan. This phenomenon is known as anosmia, which is a condition that affects the sense of smell. Anosmia can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, injury, illness, and certain medications. In the case of ambroxan, the inability to detect its scent appears to be primarily due to genetic factors.

Studies have shown that the ability to perceive the scent of ambroxan is linked to a specific gene, known as OR5A1. This gene codes for a receptor in the olfactory system that is responsible for detecting the scent of ambroxan. Some people have a genetic variation in this receptor that makes them unable to perceive the scent of ambroxan, even though they are able to detect other fragrances.

While anosmia to ambroxan is relatively rare, it is a fascinating example of the complexity of human perception. It also highlights the important role that genetics play in determining our sensory experiences. In the perfume industry, this phenomenon is of particular interest, as it underscores the need for fragrance companies to create scents that are not dependent on a single ingredient.

Please watch the tic tok video below which explains this phenomena:

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Despite the fact that some people cannot detect the scent of ambroxan, it remains a widely used ingredient in perfumes and other fragrance products. For those who can perceive its warm, musky scent, ambroxan adds depth and complexity to a fragrance. For those who cannot, the world of fragrance remains just as rich and varied, with plenty of other scents to explore and enjoy.

Rosa Salas Perfumes also do a very popular fragrance similar to Ariana Grande Cloud & Baccarat Rouge 540 which also contains ambroxin:

013-Salas inspired by Baccarat Rouge 540

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