The effect of scented packaging on product attractiveness

Marketing engaging consumers' senses has been growing in importance, however in this context little attention has been paid to the most effective marketing tool at the point of sale: the packaging. By means of an experiment, this study explores whether and how scented packaging influences product attractiveness and its purchase intentions. The results suggest that using scent for packaging can indeed enhance product-related reactions and intentions. Yet, the effect is observed just for product categories for which scent is primary product attribute.