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Why some airlines pump perfume through the cabin

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Your sudden relaxed mood while boarding is purely chemical manipulation. Several major carriers actively spray signature musky or floral perfumes through the tiny air vents just to subtly mask the lingering scent of aviation fuel and terrified nervous sweat.

Why some airlines pump perfume through the cabin
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