# Scientific Speed Dating 'Scientists for Love' Uses the Human Senses to Find Perfect Couples By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-08-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-dating References: [thestar](http://www.thestar.com/life/2015/08/07/find-your-soul-mate-by-sniffing-their-dirty-t-shirt.html) & [summerworks](http://summerworks.ca/2015/artists/speed-dating-for-the-senses-and-the-sensitive/) Speed dating has been turned on its head with a new sense-inducing experiment. 'Scientists for Love' believe it has found the solution for finding your true love -- through using your senses in awkward and funny ways when interacting with the opposite sex. The point of the exercise is for participant to enlist their [senses of smell, touch, and sound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phlurs-afterglow-dinner) as the basis for choosing their preference. The experiment starts from a top secret location where both the men and women will first be blindfolded. One activity forces participants to read the alphabet out loud -- putting one's hand up indicates they like the sound of that person's voice. An example of a [scent test](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ludeaux-and-ludatrix) would be done by opening up a Ziploc bag with your partner's scent in it. All participants are observed and are studied by Scientist for Love. After the experiment ends, all participants are brought to a bar to mingle and await results of their unorthodox [speed dating experiment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-matches-are-back). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sense-inducing Speed Dating:** An opportunity to disrupt the traditional speed dating format by leveraging the senses of smell, touch, and sound to guide the selection process. - **Experiential Matchmaking:** By creating engaging sensory activities, the dating industry can enhance the matchmaking experience and provide a unique way for individuals to connect. - **Scientific Dating Experiments:** Utilizing scientific principles and observations in dating can lead to innovative approaches for finding compatible partners. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Dating and Relationships:** Incorporating sensory-based activities into the dating process can revolutionize the way people connect and find love. - **Social Events and Entertainment:** Integrating interactive and unconventional dating experiments within social events can create memorable experiences and attract a diverse audience. - **Psychological Research and Analysis:** Applying scientific methodologies to dating experiments opens doors for the field of psychology to uncover valuable insights about human behavior in relationships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speed Dating Fragrance Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matchmaker-mini-set-by-the-roster.md) - [AI-Powered Romantic Chemistry Predictors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romantic-chemistry-predictor.md) - [Branded Dating Experiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/care-profiles.md) - [Hybrid Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/when-we-first.md) - [Racecar-Inspired Dating Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datetona-at-daytona-500.md) - [Music-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinylly.md) - [Playful Dating Experiment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swipe-right-for-mayo.md) - [Limited-Time Dating Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-cute.md) - [Men-Focused Deodorant Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smells-like-a-date.md)