Ramadan, Fasting, and the Nose — A Small Learning from My Journey

In Ramadan, we fast from morning to evening.

Fasting does not only help the heart and mind.

It also gently changes how we feel and how we smell.

In my daily work as a fragrance evaluator,

I notice a simple but meaningful difference during fasting.

Soft fragrances become easier to understand.

But during fasting, very strong fragrances can sometimes feel heavy

and may give slight discomfort.

I also notice that nose fatigue can come faster than usual.

In perfumery, this is known as olfactory fatigue —

When the nose becomes less sensitive after smelling many strong scents.

Because of this, during Ramadan, I prefer to evaluate key samples

in the morning with a fresh nose.

After around 3 or 4 o’clock,

it can become more difficult to judge a fragrance clearly.

This may be because the body becomes calmer

when the stomach is resting.

One thing is always important.

We must take care of our health,

drink enough water after iftar,

and keep the body balanced.

Only a healthy body can evaluate fragrance in the right way

and understand its harmony, smoothness, and performance.

For me, Ramadan is not only a spiritual time.

It is also a time to learn patience, focus, and calm thinking.

These quiet lessons continue to improve how I understand fragrance.

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