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Sizzling Bacon Scents

The Bacon Air Freshener is What We Really Want

— June 9, 2009 — Lifestyle
Most of us will choose a fresh linen scent or a lavender-vanilla spray to make our rooms smell nicer, but for some, the smell of bacon is much preferred over these typical fresh scents.

The Bacon Air Freshener gives the subtle aroma of fried bacon and can be placed in your car, bedroom, or anywhere it seems necessary for that meaty breakfast smell.

Implications - Products which invoke a sense of nostalgia into consumers are received well in the marketplace. Consumers crave a connection to their products, which is established when an object's appearance or inspiration is familiar. Companies can create nostalgia-inducing goods if they wish to appeal to consumers on an emotional level.
Trend Themes
1. Nostalgia-inducing Products - Products that evoke a sense of nostalgia are well-received by consumers, creating opportunities for companies to create products that appeal to consumers on an emotional level.
2. Scent Marketing - The use of scent marketing in products such as air fresheners can create a deeper connection with consumers by appealing to their sense of smell.
3. Food-inspired Products - Products that are inspired by food, such as the bacon air freshener, offer unique and novelty experiences that can be marketed to consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Home Goods - Companies that produce home goods, such as air fresheners, can explore scent marketing techniques to appeal to consumers' senses.
2. Food and Beverage - Companies in the food and beverage industry can explore creating unique and novelty products inspired by their products, such as the bacon air freshener.
3. Retail and E-commerce - Retail and e-commerce companies can market and sell nostalgia-inducing products to appeal to consumers' emotions and sense of familiarity.
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