Does Smelling Coffee Give You Caffeine? The Science Behind the Aroma
                                
                                
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                                According to a study published in the *Journal of Environmental Psychology*, students exposed to a coffee-scented room scored significantly higher on a timed algebra test than those in an unscented room, even though no coffee was consumed. This fascinating result highlights the powerful cognitive and psychological effects of coffee's aroma, separate from its caffeine content.