Scientists from Umeå University (Sweden) compared the responses of men and women to various olfactory stimuli. The results of the research have been published magazine scientific reports
Previous research has shown that women have a better sense of smell than men. One theory to explain this difference suggests that having a keen sense of smell is a gender-specific evolutionary advantage. The embryo preservation hypothesis proposes that a woman’s sense of smell and taste play a critical role during pregnancy, leading to healthier offspring.
The scientists decided to check the results of the research. The team recruited 37 women and 39 men. In the experiment, diluted n-butanol flavors and pure tap water were used in a special chamber. Participants had to evaluate the intensity and influence of their n-butanol concentrations on their condition.
According to the results obtained, there was no significant difference between men and women in terms of the severity of emotions.