Whether we realize it or not, we are all surrounded by an “olfactory bubble.” In other words, we each project our own unique individual smell to the space around us. It becomes our odor universe. As someone enters our sphere and our olfactory bubble is punctured, they interpret the smell to represent who we truly are.
If the smell is pleasant or “good,” that person will perceive us to be “good” (or view us positively). Conversely, if the smell is “bad,” both consciously and unconsciously, the individual will perceive us to be inherently bad. To be candid, the worse we smell and the stronger our smell is, the bigger the olfactory bubble, and the more repulsed people may be.
Bottom line is that some research shows that girls perceive a guys’ potential capacity as a lover based on smell more than on looks or on income. In other words, keep yourself fresh and smelling good all night long (and all over your body) or your chances in the mating game may burst like a bubble!
Got any thoughts on Dr. Hirsch’s post? Still confused about the “Smell Bubble?” Have you had any nasty, funny or even successful experiences at smelly bars? Sweat out your feelings in the “Stench Support Group” here.
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