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FASCINATING ODOUR FACTS

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]From time to time, we all crave a bit of lighthearted diversion. Luckily, our team of odour specialists at Silsoe Odours are on hand to help with just that. Today, we present nine fascinating facts about odour and odour detection. When you’re finished, please be honest… how many of our facts did you already have in your mental repertoire?

While it might seem like a distant memory, we’re pretty sure almost all of us indulged in online quizzes in our not-too-distant past. So, why not dust off the laptop, flaunt your new-found trivia knowledge and revel in the inevitable glory? And while you’re at it it, don’t forget to also share your own odour-trivia nuggets with us here at Silsoe Odours. After all, you can never have too many odour facts at your fingertips![/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]

SO, LET’S GO!

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][interactive_banner banner_title=”#1 ANOSMIA” banner_desc=”Sensitive cells in your nose detect different smells, and also help you tell the difference between flavours. So, without smell you wouldn’t be able to taste much either. Loss of smell is called ‘anosmia’.

If you’re affected by anosmia or would like to learn more, you might like to take a look at the charity Fifth Sense.” banner_image=”id^19112|url^https://silsoeodours.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-design-2020-04-08T113931.899.jpg|caption^null|alt^Smell affects taste|title^Smell affects taste|description^null” banner_height=”ult-banner-block-custom-height” banner_height_val=”350″ link_opts=”box” banner_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fifthsense.org.uk%2F|||” heading_title_color=”#514f9d” banner_bg_color=”#b8b4da” banner_overlay_bg_color=”#514f9d” banner_title_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:900″ banner_title_style=”font-weight:900;” banner_title_font_size=”desktop:22px;” banner_desc_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:300″ banner_desc_style=”font-weight:300;” banner_desc_font_size=”desktop:16px;”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][interactive_banner banner_title=”#2 ODOUR TOLERANCE” banner_desc=”Humans have a surprisingly high tolerance to odour, which means you’ll probably stop noticing a new smell really quickly. If you get on a plane, you may be uncomfortably aware of the smell of everyone around you. By the time you get off, you won’t notice it! Same goes in a coffee shop or bakery. ” banner_image=”id^19113|url^https://silsoeodours.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-design-2020-04-08T114044.090.jpg|caption^null|alt^Humans get used to odours and stop detecting them surprisingly quickly.|title^Odour Tolerance|description^null” banner_height=”ult-banner-block-custom-height” banner_height_val=”350″ link_opts=”more” banner_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsilsoeodours.com%2Fodour-management-plan-complaints%2F|||” heading_title_color=”#514f9d” banner_bg_color=”#b8b4da” banner_overlay_bg_color=”#514f9d” banner_title_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:900″ banner_title_style=”font-weight:900;” banner_title_font_size=”desktop:22px;” banner_desc_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:300″ banner_desc_style=”font-weight:300;” banner_desc_font_size=”desktop:16px;”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][interactive_banner banner_title=”#3 THE GENDER BATTLE” banner_desc=”When it comes to odour detection, the ‘fairer sex’ are far superior. Women have a much better sense of smell than men. Enough said on that one.” banner_image=”id^19115|url^https://silsoeodours.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-design-2020-04-08T114350.714.jpg|caption^null|alt^Women detect odour better than men|title^Women detect odour better than men|description^null” banner_height=”ult-banner-block-custom-height” banner_height_val=”350″ heading_title_color=”#514f9d” banner_bg_color=”#b8b4da” banner_overlay_bg_color=”#514f9d” banner_title_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:900″ banner_title_style=”font-weight:900;” banner_title_font_size=”desktop:22px;” banner_desc_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:300″ banner_desc_style=”font-weight:300;” banner_desc_font_size=”desktop:16px;”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][interactive_banner banner_title=”#4 ANIMALS SMELL THE BEST” banner_desc=”Animals (especially dogs) have a much better sense of smell than humans. Paddy here is blessed with about 220m odour detecting cells! As humans, we have around 5-6m odour detecting cells. Rabbits have around 100m. Police dogs are often responsible for finding drugs, weapons and even bodies. Not only that, but medical dogs are now starting to sniff out diseases such as cancer, malaria, strokes and Parkinson’s.” banner_image=”id^19241|url^https://silsoeodours.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Paddy-comes-to-Silsoe-Odours.jpg|caption^This is Paddy! He helps out at Silsoe Odours from time to time. He’s blessed with about 300 million olfactory receptors! Sadly none of them are much use to us in the lab.|alt^Paddy, the Silsoe Odours pup, has about 300 million olfactory receptors!|title^Paddy comes to Silsoe Odours!|description^null” banner_height=”ult-banner-block-custom-height” banner_height_val=”350″ heading_title_color=”#514f9d” banner_bg_color=”#b8b4da” banner_overlay_bg_color=”#514f9d” banner_title_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:900″ banner_title_style=”font-weight:900;” banner_title_font_size=”desktop:22px;” banner_desc_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:300″ banner_desc_style=”font-weight:300;” banner_desc_font_size=”desktop:16px;”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][interactive_banner banner_title=”#5 SMELL & SLEEP” banner_desc=”Your sense of smell shuts down when you sleep. So, make sure you check those smoke alarms are working! Plus, take a moment each day to really savour the aroma of that essential morning coffee.” banner_image=”id^19092|url^https://silsoeodours.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-design-2020-04-07T143900.954.jpg|caption^null|alt^Humans cannot detect odours when sleeping|title^Humans cannot detect odours when sleeping|description^null” banner_height=”ult-banner-block-custom-height” banner_height_val=”350″ heading_title_color=”#514f9d” banner_bg_color=”#b8b4da” banner_overlay_bg_color=”#514f9d” banner_title_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:900″ banner_title_style=”font-weight:900;” banner_title_font_size=”desktop:22px;” banner_desc_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:300″ banner_desc_style=”font-weight:300;” banner_desc_font_size=”desktop:16px;”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][interactive_banner banner_title=”#6 URANUS SMELLS” banner_desc=”Luckily for astronauts, odour detection isn’t possible through without atmosphere! Space is pretty smelly – Uranus smells of rotten eggs! Uranus smells like rotten eggs, thanks to its abundance of Hydrogen Sulfide. I think you’ll find that’s a pretty cool child-friendly fact. For bonus points, you could also point out that astronauts obviously can’t attempt to smell anything in space (due to the lack of atmosphere).” banner_image=”id^19114|url^https://silsoeodours.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-design-2020-04-08T114246.819.jpg|caption^null|alt^Uranus smells of rotten eggs|title^Uranus|description^null” banner_height=”ult-banner-block-custom-height” banner_height_val=”350″ heading_title_color=”#514f9d” banner_bg_color=”#b8b4da” banner_overlay_bg_color=”#514f9d” banner_title_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:900″ banner_title_style=”font-weight:900;” banner_title_font_size=”desktop:22px;” banner_desc_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:300″ banner_desc_style=”font-weight:300;” banner_desc_font_size=”desktop:16px;”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][interactive_banner banner_title=”#7 SELLING SCENTS” banner_desc=”Some shops use scent to make you spend more in store. They pump out certain aromas at specific points in the shop to make you hungry, which makes you buy more. For example, you may detect the scent of freshly baked bread in the bakery aisle, chocolate in the confectionery aisle or sizzling steak in the meat aisle.” banner_image=”id^19110|url^https://silsoeodours.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-design-2020-04-08T112951.765.jpg|caption^null|alt^Scents are used in commerce to increase customer spend|title^Odours in Commerce|description^null” banner_height=”ult-banner-block-custom-height” banner_height_val=”350″ heading_title_color=”#514f9d” banner_bg_color=”#b8b4da” banner_overlay_bg_color=”#514f9d” banner_title_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:900″ banner_title_style=”font-weight:900;” banner_title_font_size=”desktop:22px;” banner_desc_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:300″ banner_desc_style=”font-weight:300;” banner_desc_font_size=”desktop:16px;”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][interactive_banner banner_title=”#8 THE SCENT OF EMOTION” banner_desc=”Smells can trigger emotions and memories. If you catch a whiff of cut grass for example, it may take you back to childhood summer holidays. One of the most powerful smells for triggering childhood memories is crayons. Which smells take you back?” banner_image=”id^19106|url^https://silsoeodours.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-design-2020-04-08T111443.869.jpg|caption^null|alt^The smell of crayons can evoke powerful childhood memories|title^Crayons|description^null” banner_height=”ult-banner-block-custom-height” banner_height_val=”350″ heading_title_color=”#514f9d” banner_bg_color=”#b8b4da” banner_overlay_bg_color=”#514f9d” banner_title_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:900″ banner_title_style=”font-weight:900;” banner_title_font_size=”desktop:22px;” banner_desc_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:300″ banner_desc_style=”font-weight:300;” banner_desc_font_size=”desktop:16px;”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][interactive_banner banner_title=”#9 AGE & ODOUR” banner_desc=”The sense of smell is linked to age! At around age 18-19, your sniffing powers are at their peak. From there, your sensitivity to smell will gradually decline as you get older.” banner_image=”id^19125|url^https://silsoeodours.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-design-2020-04-09T110119.280.jpg|caption^null|alt^Your sense of smell declines with age|title^The sense of smell declines with age|description^null” banner_height=”ult-banner-block-custom-height” banner_height_val=”350″ heading_title_color=”#514f9d” banner_bg_color=”#b8b4da” banner_overlay_bg_color=”#514f9d” banner_title_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:900″ banner_title_style=”font-weight:900;” banner_title_font_size=”desktop:22px;” banner_desc_font_family=”font_family:Lato|font_call:Lato|variant:300″ banner_desc_style=”font-weight:300;” banner_desc_font_size=”desktop:16px;”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_column_text]

ODOUR DETECTION SERVICES

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We hope you’ve enjoyed this intriguing journey into the fascinating world of odour facts. Did you keep track of your score? Please do feel free to share your results if you did, we would love to know how you fared.

On a more serious note, if you need assistance with odour detection, monitoring or management, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Our team of odour experts are happy to help with any odour challenge.

In the first instance, you can reach us on 01525 860222, drop us an email at info@silsoeodours.co.uk or click on the button below. You can also stay connected with the Silsoe Odours team by following us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Call 01525 860222 or click here to contact us” color=”primary” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsilsoeodours.com%2Fcontact-us%2F||target:%20_blank|” button_block=”true”][vc_separator][vc_column_text]

Article updated: 5th September 2023

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