FAQs

What are sense products?

sense products are precisely dosed collections of natural essential oil scents and jojoba oil, with each scent scientifically found to improve aspects of work or study, play or exercise, or rest or de-stressing. Related sense products (planning to be introduced in the near future) include diffusers and candles with similar effects plus room refreshment.

Who can use sense products?

Generally, we recommend use for adults age 18 years or older, though we are not aware of any problems with use with children or other groups. In rare cases where a user may already suffer from skin disorders, sensitivity, or other significant medical problems, please use after consultation with a doctor. We have had extensive safety testing performed, and scents in our personal products have been found to be safe.

How are sense products made?

Our products are made in a professional facility that meets ISO guidelines for cosmetics manufacturing. They are formulated from pure and natural essential oils in a jojoba oil base. All sense products are free of any parabens, SPFs or artificial colors and preservatives (or for that matter, artificial anything).

Are sense products safe?

All our personal product scents have undergone extensive testing for safety, stability and skin compatibility and meet or exceed present industry and government safety levels at initial launch. Some common-sense instructions: if you have irritated, raw or broken skin due to shaving nicks, skin treatments, acne or other disorder, or if you’re under care for a medical condition, please consult your physician. Like all cosmetic products we recommend patch testing on your forearm before use.

Yeah, but do they work?

Ingredients in all of our sense products have been carefully chosen and combined in a proprietary formula to enhance benefits. Each was chosen based upon published scientific studies. The specific way each works is only partly known and continues to be researched in many cases, while the actual occurrence of a significant effect has been documented by such studies.

What are the exact benefits I could expect?

Scents in each of our products have demonstrable key benefits in scientific studies: For focus, learning new information (half of which we may forget in one hour) improved by 30% in the short-term and by 40% in the longer term vs. placebo; accuracy improved by 5%, and efficiency improved by 15%; for compete, speed and endurance improved significantly, up to 5%; for relax, stress was reduced (by over 50%, with effect lasting days after use) and the relaxation was encouraged towards a meditative state (by approximately 30%).

So what scientific evidence supports your claims?

See our Science section for more information, but in short, ingredients in each product were carefully selected based on many selective independently performed, prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled scientific studies that showed significant benefit. In many cases the exact mechanism for every ingredient isn't known, beyond having this significant effect over placebo controls.

How do you apply them?

sense products presently are available in rollers applied underneath the nose, working by inhalation. We also have diffuser solutions being created for the near future, as well as candles... stay tuned!

How long does a single sense application last?

High ingredient levels are maintained for 8 hours (with highest concentration and potential effect present during the first hour after application for each of the focus, compete, and relax ingredients, with an additional lasting stress reduction effect lasting several days for relax ingredients).

Can I wear sense products with my favorite perfume or aftershave?

Of course! That’s what many of us do, and that’s why we designed the concentrated formula to be applied directly under your nose so that you can get the benefits from sense scents, and still wear your favorite fragrances on other body areas.

How is sense offered?

Currently sense is offered in 2 delivery methods: first, via a personal applied roll-on in formulas for men and women; second, via a whole-room unisex personal diffuser that is great for larger areas such as the office, fitness studio, or spa... (contact us if you are interested in the corporate diffusion option, which is already being used, for example, in New York's Park Avenue offices and the CrossFit Hamptons gym, and we will be happy to discuss further).

What sizes do you offer?

Our rollers contain 5ml (about 1/6 ounce) which should last about a month. We have other products planned including diffusers and candles, so stay tuned!

Are sense products available in stores?

Very selectively! Currently sense is only available online and select partner locations in the Northeast, with growing interest in the Southern U.S. Sign up for our newsletter or email us at info@worldofsense.com to find out when we expand to stores near you.

Will all people who use sense products experience benefits?

Results may vary by individual but scientific studies demonstrate efficacy for the ingredients in our proprietary blend for a significant majority of people. By combining several ingredients we help improve the benefits for a wide range of individuals. If you are unhappy with how sense products work for you, please contact us for a full refund. We apologize that refunds are not available for sample sizes.

Are there side effects?

Because the ingredients in sense are natural essential oils there is always a rare chance for mild irritation or allergic reaction. If you have a history of sensitivity to essential oils, scents, perfumes, limonene (a natural part of a citrus scent) or other cosmetics we suggest checking with your doctor first. A small patch test on the inside of your forearm is always recommended before first use. If you suspect a localized reaction, please wash the area thoroughly and seek appropriate medical attention. Please return the unused portion for a full refund. We’d appreciate a note to let us know what happened so we can constantly improve our customer experience.

Do I have to buy sense products online?

At this time, we mainly offer online orders, but due to increased demand, we are considering limited retail options. Our first retail experience, at the award-winning Story (ThisisStory.com) resulted in our featured products selling out in a week, with continued increased demand, selling out several times again. While we strive to partner with retailers who align with our product's brand, we certainly welcome suggestions for ideally suited retailers to info@worldofsense.com

How can I update my account information?

Please log-in to your account where you can make changes to your shipping and billing addresses, email, and credit card information.

How can I view my order?

To review your order, just log in to your account as set up, and click the item to review your order. You will also receive emails to confirm when your order is placed and again when it ships.

When is my credit card charged?

We typically confirm that the card has available credit when you place your order, and then charge your card when your order ships. You may see a pending charge with your credit card company between the time you place the order and when it ships.

What if I have other questions?

For any other questions, please contact Customer Service. While at this time we do not offer live customer service via an 800 number, we will be adding this feature shortly. We apologize for any inconvenience and rest assured that we take your questions seriously and will strive to reply to all questions within one business day.