FAQ About The Role of Scent in Cultural Identity and Heritage
What is the effect of globalization on culturally significant scents?
Globalization has both spread and diluted culturally significant scents. While it allows for the wider distribution of traditional scents, it also risks commodifying them, stripping the scents of their deep cultural meanings. Hybrid scents and cross-cultural exchanges can blend aromas, leading to new interpretations of traditional scents.
