Scent Collection (#30)

Large white butterfly scent scales SEM
Large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) scent scales (androconia), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Androconia (plural) of the male large white butterfly

Large white butterfly scent scale, SEM
Large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) scent scale (androconium), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Androconia (plural) of the male large white butterfly

Lavender floret, SEM
Lavender floret. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a floret from a French lavender plant (Lavandula dentata). Individual florets are grouped together on stems to form the lavender flowers

Red Deer - standing amongst braken in beautiful evening sunshine showing flehmen behaviour - Richmond Park - London
GUY-62 Red Deer - standing amongst braken in beautiful evening sunshine showing flehmen behaviour Richmond Park - London - England Cervus elaphus Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal

Lavandula abrotanoides, lavender
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, licking rear of hind, during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, October

Girl Sniffing a Rose
A little girl smelling a rose. Date: early 1930s

USA, MASSACHUSETTS, Cape Cod: Provincetown, Perfume Bottles in Shop WindowCommercial Street

Heather - with Apiculture shown in background
ME-2419 Heather - with Apiculture shown in background Calluna vulgaris Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Rosa rugosa on Long Beach in Stratford, Connecticut. Adjacent to the Great Meadows Unit of McKinney National Wildlife Refuge

Cat - kitten sniffing at flowers outdoors - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-5343 Cat - kitten sniffing at flowers outdoors Lower Saxony - Germany Duncan Usher contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Red Fox - rolling in Snowdrops - controlled conditions 15951
BB-2855 Red Fox - rolling in Snowdrops Vulpes vulpes controlled conditions Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Red Fox - rolling in scent - controlled conditions 15949
BB-2854 Red Fox - rolling in scent Vulpes vulpes controlled conditions Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

North America, USA, Washington, Olympic Peninsula, Sequim. Lavender field

Barren-ground Caribou, Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus, in the Denali NP, Alaska

Thailand, Chiangmai. Therapy oils and scents, Lanna Spa, Regent Resort

Thailand, Chiangmai. Wild Ginger

Taiwan, Taipei. Lungshan Temple, incense burning during Lantern Festival

Spices display at the local market. Marrakech is one of the prime tourist destination in Morocco

Marrakech is one of the prime tourist destination in Morocco

Morocco, Cafe drink

FLOWER ADVERTISEMENT, 1889. American magazine advertisement for Gardiners sweet-scented and night-blooming flowers, 1889

CRYSTAL BOTTLE, 1892. Fine crystal scent bottle, solid silver watch top. Line engraving, English, 1892

GLASS BOTTLE, 1895. Solid silver-mounted cut glass toilet scent-bottle. Line engraving, English, 1895

Desert Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) adult male, close-up of head, sticking tongue out scenting female on heat, Arizona, U.S.A. february (captive)

Harrisons handkerchief extracts

Advert for Djer-Kiss perfum and tioleteries, 1927
Advert for Djer-Kiss perfume and toiletries, 1927 Date: 1927

Silhouette of a pointer sniffing out a scent

Advert for Mappin & Webb hair brush sets
Advert for a fine Morocco leather vanity travelling case, completely fitted with a set of superfine enamel and silver-gilt toilet requisities, beautifuly engraved and cut glass toilet bottles

Giraffes Scent Danger

Irresistible 1930s USA make-up makeup make up womens womens portraits iws

Old South 1930s USA womens iws

Irresistible 1930s USA Paris Eiffel Tower make-up makeup make up womens portraits iws

Irresitible 1930s USA make-up makeup make up womens womens portraits flowers iws

Camargue Horse, stallion, in flehmen, backlit at sunset, Saintes Marie de la Mer, Camargue, Bouches du Rhone, France

Peppermint perfume spraying over green compost heap at municipal waste site, near Chester, Cheshire, England, march

Domestic Dog, retriever cross mongrel, elderly adult, sniffing amongst fallen leaves in woodland, England, november

Scimitar-horned Oryx (Oryx dammah) adult male, scent marking bush, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Al Maha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Domestic Dog, Greek Mountain Dog and labrador cross mongrel, elderly adults, meeting and socialising with younger dog in snow, England, december

Black-backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas) adult female, scent marking territory, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) pale form, buck, in flehmen during rutting season, Helmingham Hall Deer Park, Suffolk, England, october

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) buck, scent marking oak branch during rutting season, Suffolk, England, october

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) yearling buck, in flehmen response during rutting season, Suffolk, England, october

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"Scent: A Journey Through Time and Nature" In the Yardley advertisement from 1962, a woman delicately holds a bouquet of flowers, their intoxicating scent enveloping her in an aura of elegance and femininity. The Perfume advertisement for Guerlain Mitsouko transports us to a world of opulence and allure, where the captivating scent lingers long after its wearer has left the room. But scent is not limited to perfumes alone; it can also serve practical purposes. The Scaredy cat plant, with its pungent aroma reminiscent of wet dogs, drives away unwanted feline and canine visitors. Similarly, Hamemalis Mollis or Witch Hazel releases a distinct fragrance that soothes our senses while providing healing properties. Advertisements for Rigaud perfumes entice us with promises of exotic scents that transport us to far-off lands filled with adventure and mystery. Just like Sherlock Holmes unraveling "The Adventure of the Second Stain, " we too can follow our noses on thrilling escapades. Nature's they are equally captivating - imagine a Border Collie dog frolicking amidst bluebells in the picturesque Lake District UK. Or picture huntsmen on horseback accompanied by loyal foxhounds as they chase their quarry through fields permeated with earthy aromas. Coffee lovers understand the power as they savor every aromatic note released by freshly brewed Coffea arabica beans. And let's not forget about vintage pin-up girls who captivated audiences not only with their beauty but also through seductive scents that lingered in the air. Even centuries ago, artists captured the essence in still life paintings adorned with flowers held within silver vases alongside perfume burners emitting fragrant tendrils into grand rooms. Scent is more than just an ephemeral experience; it is intertwined with memories, emotions, and even practicality and has shaped advertisements throughout history, guided detectives on thrilling adventures, and connected us to the natural world.