아로마 향유의 향기감성 요인과 스트레스 감소효과

The Fragrance Sensibility Factor and the Effect on the Stress Reduction of the Aroma Essential Oil

&nbsp;&nbsp;The purpose of the study was to identify important factors influencing fragrance sensibility responses and to investigate the effects of aroma inhalation method using lavender essential oil on stress. In results, four factors (fresh, romantic, characteristic, modern factors) were generated from the factor analysis of 25 fragrance sensibility factors. Romantic factors were considered as important factors affecting fragrance preference and buying intention.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;The scores of physical and psychological stress scale, the level of blood pressure, and the level of pulse rate were significantly decreased after use of inhalation of lavender essential oil. Inhalation method using lavender essential oil is positively supported in stress reduction.