PSYCHOLOGY & HUMAN BEHAVIOR —
WHY DOES THE SCENT OF PEPPERMINT MAKE YOU FEEL REFRESHED AND MORE ALERT?

Peppermint is rich in menthol. Its distinctive aroma activates the body’s cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors, creating peppermint’s characteristic cooling sensation. It is one of nature’s most remarkable sensory illusions. Although the temperature around you remains unchanged, a single breath can make your mind feel as though it has been transported to the stillness of an icy landscape.

Research suggests that the scent of peppermint is associated with feelings of freshness, a cooling sensation, alertness, and may help support focus.
Peppermint is more than just a pleasant scent. It is a tool for sharpening focus and promoting a clearer state of mind.


Sense, explore, and discover Peppermint and over 540 rotating scents at Scentorium, Karmakamet Erawan Bangkok.
Scentorium Opening Hours Tue – Sun | 10:30 – 18:00 Closed on Mondays
Book Your Visit on the Karmakamet Website.