“…Aromas have been found to bias differentially individual's attention toward either global or local representational levels (for reviews, see Hertz, 2009;Johnson, 2011). The stimulating aroma peppermint is supposed to increase arousal and induce a more focused attentional state, while lavender, a calming olfactory fragrance, is considered to induce relaxation and a broader attentional state (Barker et al, 2003;Basevitch et al, 2011;Ho & Spence, 2005;Ilmberger et al, 2001;Moss, Cook, Wesnes, & Duckett, 2003).…”