I am looking for information on the use of perfumes or scents to produce
psychological effects such as to stimulate purchasing, enhance productivity
in the workplace, decrease agression (e.g. Paris railroads), etc. There is a
fair amount of published material in the scientific and business (marketing)
literature, especially since the older "aromatherapy" has been transformed
into aromacology (or aromachology), with more scientific evidence of the
connection between scent and mood or behavior.
Is anyone familiar with any legal challenges to this practice? I have seen
references to consumer groups concerned with manipulation and possible
adverse effects on shoppers / workers with allergies, but nothing more
specific. I have also heard that the practice has been outlawed by some
California municipalities. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.
Barbara G. Traub, J.D., M.L.S.
Head of Reference Services
Rittenberg Law Library
St. John's University School of Law
8000 Utopia Parkway
Jamaica, N.Y. 11439
ph.: (718) 990-1668
fax: (718) 990-6649
e-mail: traubb@stjohns.edu
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