Orange aroma calms criminals in Dutch jails

OrangeA jail in the Netherlands recently conducted an ambient scenting study using the aroma of oranges. During the four-week study, in which the scent was dispersed through the jail’s air vents, police reported a dramatic reduction in fighting among the inmates. Rotterdam, which has the highest violent crime rate in the country, was the location of the study.

Read more in the Daily Telegraph

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