Because advertisements are ubiquitous, it's hard to make them stand out.
While most rely on visual impact, some companies are attempting to appeal to another sense: smell.
Scent can be a powerful tool to arouse the appetite of shoppers at a supermarket, relax customers at a clothing store or luxury hotel, or even entice an audience at a movie theater, industry experts say.
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