The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad Chatting with the Owner of the Lili Bermuda Perfumery-The Science of Olfaction (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_878)
Sep 15, 2025
Discover the intriguing science of scent and its impact on attraction. The discussion reveals how preferences in fragrances are connected to biological traits like symmetry. Dive into the fascinating world of olfaction and learn how individual scents shape our perceptions of beauty and appeal. The conversation unearths the deep-rooted links between our biology and the fragrances we adore.
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Gifted Perfume And Research Context
- Gad Saad describes receiving a perfume from Isabel at Lili Bermuda Perfumery and still wearing it occasionally.
- He introduces evolutionary research connecting smell to mate selection as context for the visit.
Smell Predicts Physical Symmetry
- Women could pick the most attractive-smelling T-shirt worn by men, and that choice correlated with male symmetry.
- Olfactory attractiveness therefore aligns with visual cues like facial symmetry, indicating multimodal mate assessment.
Perfume Interacts With Your Genes
- Which perfume smells good on you depends on your major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes.
- The same fragrance can smell pleasant on one person and off on another because MHC-based body odor interacts with perfume.