I stumbled upon this story in the great magazine Chemical & Engineering News (well, great for a card carrying member of the American Chemical Society anyway). There’s a fabulous column called Newscripts where they find all sorts of quirky and 
interesting stories about the world of chemistry.
In this article, they report on a fragrance company called Demeter who is producing products designed to bring you back to your childhood days. The odor receptors in your nose are directly linked to the olfactory lobe in your brain. As a result, odors can trigger some of the most intense childhood memories possible. These are typically more intense than both visual and audio induced memories.
The Demeter Fragrance Library has a host of smells such as Orange Cream Soda, Thunderstorm and even Dirt. Recently, they introduced Eau de Play-Doh which smells just like the pastey plaything you molded as a child. And look, they’ve even got Jelly Belly fragrances! I haven’t smelled them yet but they sound great.
So, if you’re interested in transporting your mind back to younger, happy times try some of these fragrances by Demeter. Now, if I can only get Left Brain to stop wearing the Fuzzy Navel fragrance. Well, I hope that’s just a fragrance.
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Jenna Says:
Demeter scents are amazing. I personally love spraying “Salty Air” around my bed before I sleep. They’re much more suited to room fragrances though, because their scent is short-lived.
thebeautybrains Says:
I can’t wait to try them!
Janessa Says:
Most of the local drugstores here in Canada sell Demeter fragrances. I’ve sampled many of them and have been quite pleased with a few. Others I would pass on, but the Orange Cream Pop is sooooo yummy! I agree about what Jenna said about them being better as room sprays…I’m not sure who would actually WANT to smell like Dirt or Play-Doh, not to mention Earthworm, Dust, Glue, Lettuce, Mildew, Rubber……
Carolyn Says:
In my opinion, it doesnt have to only be about childhood memories. There are some fragrances that can be used for adult memories (pina colada, etc.) Lets not leave it only to the childhood memories.
thebeautybrains Says:
That is an excellent point Carolyn. I see they have a Sex on the Beach scent. I know that will bring back some fond memories for the Right Brain.
Fash Says:
Snow is the best Demeter scent ever.
Karen Says:
Do they have “New Doll” scent? Seriously, isn’t that one that most women would absolutely adore?
Right Brain Says:
Hey Left Brain: What’s with the crack about me and Sex on the Beach? Meowwww!
thebeautybrains Says:
Let’s not forget, I knew you in college.
PAM Says:
HOW ABOUT NEW CRAYONS! I LOVE THE SMELL OF A NEW BOX OF CRAYONS!!!
ab Says:
demeter really has a wide range of non-traditional scents ranging from childhood, baked goods, sweet treats, liquor/cocktails and natural smells. they actually have the EDT and a “body spray.” try brownie…. it will fool some into thinking you’ve been busy in the kitchen!