NEW BERN, N.C. & PARIS - s4story -- Luxury fragrance house SIX7, founded by board-certified plastic surgeon and scent theorist Dr. John Zannis, announces a breakthrough that redefines what fragrance can do: Olfactory Neurodesign™, the first fragrance design framework built on molecular neuroscience rather than tradition or intuition. https://six-seven.com/blogs/fragrance_news/how-fragrance-molecules-shape-emotion-memory-and-desire.

Drawing from cutting-edge research on how scent interacts with the emotional centers of the brain, Olfactory Neurodesign™ uses specific molecules known to activate neural circuits tied to memory formation, attraction, reward, confidence, and emotional resonance. The result is a new category of fragrance—one that is not just smelled, but felt in the brain.

Why Olfaction Is the Most Powerful Emotional Sense

Unlike sight or sound, scent travels directly into the limbic system, the brain's emotional and memory center. Neuroscientist Dr. Gabriel Lepousez notes:

"The olfactory system is the only sensorial system directly connected to the seat of emotion, the amygdala. Between the perception of a smell in the nose and the center of emotions, there are only two synapses, versus four to six for all other senses."
Source: The Perfume Society https://perfumesociety.org/fragrance-houses-harnessing-power-of-neuroscience/

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This anatomical shortcut explains why fragrance can shift mood instantly, why scent is tied to our strongest memories, and why it can profoundly influence social behavior.

Modern Research Confirms the Emotional Power of Fragrance

Recent findings show the measurable psychological impact of scent:
Confidence & Appeal
A 2022 peer-reviewed study revealed:

• 65% of women feel more confident when wearing perfume
• 82% believe wearing fragrance makes them more appealing
  Source: Cognitive Research Journal
  https://cognitiveresearchjournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s41235-022-00378-6

Behavioral Influence
Research from the Monell Chemical Senses Center found that people behave differently when wearing a scent associated with confidence—they speak up more, engage in social interaction more readily, and negotiate more assertively.
Source: Tribune India
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/can-your-fragrance-really-boost-your-confidence/

Brain Imaging Technology
Modern fragrance science now uses tools like:

• EEG to map which brain areas different notes activate
• fMRI to visualize limbic stimulation patterns and emotional response
  Source: Cosmetics Business
  https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/LOreal_harnesses_neuroscience_for_fragrance_personalisation/199955

These breakthroughs align directly with the mechanisms described in Dr. Zannis' work, validating the scientific foundation behind Olfactory Neurodesign™.

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The Science Behind SIX7's Olfactory Neurodesign™

Drawing on neural imaging research and the biological pathways outlined in Dr. Zannis' landmark paper, SIX7 identifies molecules that activate specific emotional systems:

• Hedione → Hypothalamus (Attraction & Social Magnetism)
• Vetiverol → Amygdala & Prefrontal Cortex (Confidence, Dominance Signaling)
• Musk Analogs → Limbic Memory Centers (Long-Term Emotional Imprinting)
• Vanillin & Tonka → Nucleus Accumbens (Reward, Craving, Pleasure)

By layering these compounds with precision, SIX7 creates fragrances engineered to shift emotional states, shape social perception, and imprint memory.

The Core Code Collection: Fragrance with Purpose

SIX7 introduces its first neuroscience-built fragrance series, The Core Code Collection, each designed to target a distinct neural outcome. Internal SIX7 testing shows:

• Memory Lock™ improves perceived memorability by 35%
• Attraction Bias™ increases approachability by 27%
• Sympathetic Drive™ enhances self-reported performance by 22%
• Reward Circuit™ drives daily usage desire in 68% of testers
  
  

Fragrance as Identity Engineering

Olfactory Neurodesign™ reframes fragrance from "smelling good" to shaping how others experience you. The system enables:

• Emotional self-regulation
• Enhanced social magnetism
• Confidence signaling
• Memory imprinting
• Personal brand crafting

A New Future for Luxury Fragrance

Olfactory Neurodesign™ positions SIX7 at the forefront of fragrance innovation—delivering scents that don't just smell exquisite, but reshape emotional and social experience at the neurological level.