Smell Ya Later 181: Swipe no more: sniff your way to your next match
Feb 25, 2025
Niko Alonso and Jasmine Imren, co-founders of The Scent of Connection, share a vibrant dialogue on revolutionizing dating through scent. They explore how olfactory experiences can forge connections that go beyond traditional app swipes. The duo reveals the creative process behind their unique scent-based matchmaking events, emphasizing the power of smell in attraction and memory. Personal anecdotes and success stories highlight the joy of engaging with scents, making the search for love a sensory adventure.
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From Art to Service
- The Scent of Connection began as an art project exploring non-visual connections.
- TikTok's enthusiastic response led to its evolution into a matchmaking service.
Event Participation
- Purchase a ticket and receive a scent collection kit.
- Collect sweat and preferred scents on fabric, label with preferences, and wear your assigned vial number at the event.
The Power of Scent
- Smell reveals subconscious information, including immune system compatibility and potential sexual attraction.
- Personal scent preferences and perfume choices add another layer to attraction.