14 Scentsational Aromatherapy Gadgets (SUPER GALLERY) Edit

After being inspired by an article on scented earbuds by fellow Trend Hunter, Pearl, I thought I’d take a look back at all the neat innovations that integrate the sense of smell.

Trend Hunter has done an extensive feature on scent marketing before, but this time we’re going to focus more specifically on products that are scented for therapeutic reasons as well as for personal enjoyment.

While traditionally aromatherapy relies on the use of incense, flower essence and scented oils, today technology is an increasingly powerful method of scent distribution. From aromatherapy USB keys to the Actun Aroma Pump featured in the main image, these technologies are helping us stay in tune with our oft ignored sense of smell. Below are some of the most intriguing things to tease your olfactory senses.

Scentvertising - Top 10 Scent Marketing Campaigns

Incorporating the sense of smell into advertising is a new marketing phenomenon that is starting to see larger corporations catch on. At Trend Hunter, we’ve kept our eye on what’s been dubbed as “Scent… [More]

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Aromatherapy Via Earphones - Sweet Honey MP3 (GALLERY)

Sweet Honey, complete with a bee logo, is where a scented tablet can be placed inside an MP3 player. While the music plays, sweet smells waft up through the earphones and into your ears. Yes, your ears.… [More]

Time-Controlled Aromatherapy - Aroma Waker (GALLERY)

Wake up to roses! Or jasmine. Or vanilla. Well, to any aroma you prefer. The ‘Aroma Waker’ by Abiogenesis incorporates an aroma diffuser into an alarm clock such that the diffuser automatically runs itself… [More]

Techy Way to Remain Centered - USB Aromatherapy

Most USB gadgets are for fun and amusement. This USB Aromatherapy drive is here to help you survive your hectic day of web shopping and trendhunter reading.  The drive just has to heat up for the pleasant… [More]

USB Potpourri - Instant Aroma For Geeky Travellers (VIDEO)

Geeks everywhere will rejoice at the AromaUSB, which is surely the world’s first USB-powered potpourri accessory. The device is a mobile clip that you can bring along with your laptop when you are traveling.… [More]

Scented USBs 2 - 5 Scent Flash Drives (GALLERY)

Does your work space need a little freshening up? Better than the smell of your Starbucks or your cubicle colleague’s sweat are these scented USB keys. The flash drives are available in Sunny Raspberry,… [More]

Geeky Purfume Jewelry - The Flash Drive Necklace and Perfume Dispenser (GALLERY)

Although stylish, the Scent Drive is clearly an artifact of geeky Jewelry.  The accessory is a unique little flash drive / necklace combo that emits an alluring scent. This is a must for someone wanting… [More]

Canned Aromatherapy - Air Box

Air Box is a colored can containing perfumed air. Yes, air. And it’s not a Japanese souvenir, but it is produced by Oikos Fragrances, an Italian firm specialized in producing innovative environment scenting… [More]

Aromatherapy Wall Paints - Auro Soma

The latest wellness therapy is actually for your walls. Wall aromatherapy cleanses your walls from the inside, purifying their energy. This new innovation comes out of England from a company called Auro… [More]

Aromatherapy Fragrant Pencil Lead - Ain Supplio Boosts Your Mind

Pentel, the leading Japanese stationery and writing instrument manufacturer, has released the world’s first aromatherapy fragrant pencil lead, Ain Supplio. The company has combined nano-technology with… [More]

Scented Earrings - Bloom (GALLERY)

These vibrant earrings don’t just look like flowers, they’re packed with a beautiful fragrance too! In fact, you can customize how each Bloom smells! The disposable Blooms are designed to act as scent… [More]

Hippies Need High-Tech Love Too - The Aura (GALLERY)

Frog design mind introduces Aura, a future health concept that combines traditional healing and cutting-edge technology. It monitors a patient’s health, provides alternative treatment, and displays visual… [More]

Smell Phones - Sony’s Scented DoCoMo SO703i (GALLERY)

Everyone wants a cell phone that’s eye-candy, but what about nose-candy? Sony hasn’t forgotten about your keen olfactory senses and has therefore introduced the new “smell phone.” The DoCoMo SO703i… [More]

Gum That Freshens Your Breath AND Body - Fuwarinka

A gum that freshens not only your mouth, but also your skin. The Fuwarinka gum emits special aroma from your skin after an hour of chewing through the use of the new substances geraniol and linalool.  It… [More]