# Stimulating Scented Pencils Take Wonderfully Scented Notes with This Collection of Yummy Supplies By Janelle Savel | Published 2014-01-18 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scented-pencils References: [smencils](http://smencils.com/) & [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/product/2207/Smencils?via=feed) These scented pencils called 'Smencils' are the perfect way to add some excitement to everyday note-taking. These eco-friendly scented pencils are made from recycled newspaper with natural scents like black cherry, cinnamon and watermelon, to name a few. In comparison to that wooden lead smell, these are so much more appealing and fun. Your initial reaction upon opening a pack might be to draw the fruit of a matching pencil, and then sniff it and say, “It’s an orange that smells like an orange” and everyone will think you’re so clever. a unique feature of these writing tools is that they will smell fresh for two years. There's nothing like a stimulating scent of tropical blast to get your creative process going and writing all day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Scented Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new scented products in various industries that are eco-friendly and made from recycled materials. - **Enhanced Sensory Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products or services that engage multiple senses, such as scented pencils, to enhance the overall user experience. - **Long-lasting Scented Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent materials that have long-lasting scents, opening avenues for scented products with extended shelf lives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stationery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of scented office supplies beyond pencils, such as scented paper, pens, and markers. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the creation of eco-friendly scented products in various industries, such as home fragrances, personal care, and cleaning products. - **Education and Learning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce scented learning materials, like scented books or scented art supplies, to enhance engagement and memory retention in educational settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Plantable Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantable-pencils.md) - [Candy-Scented Deodorants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deodorant-refills.md) - [Scented Hydration Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniff-n-sip.md) - [Floral Novelty-Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-hanging-fruit.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Wellness-Focused Stationery Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affirmation-gel-pens.md) - [Scent-Flavored Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-up-straw.md) - [Moisturizing Fragrance Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tremendous-parfum.md)