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Reflection can often be triggered by our senses. Tastes, smells, sounds,
and textures can evoke memories, instantly transporting us to another
time and place. The tactile experience of holding a book is one of the best,
most cherished avenues of reflection.
Bibliosmia, otherwise known as the aroma of a good book, is an abstract sensorial
experience that pushed our flavorists to bring an olfactory familiarity to the taste
buds. We’ve all picked up a much-loved book from our childhood or a classic tale
from the library and brought it to our nose, closing our eyes and enjoying a moment
of reminiscence. So, what creates that unique smell and experience? As the
compounds within the paper break down over time, this deterioration emits
woody, earthy, vanilla and musky notes, enhancing the enjoyment of opening a
cherished book. Bibliosmia is the epitome of reflection.
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