Deep Breath

The first forms of life on the planet are believed to have lived in the deepest depths of the ocean. These micro-organisms, our earliest ancestors, can be found inside the rocks of hydrothermal vents. Chemoreceptors, or primordial sensors, enable them to survive in this harsh environment filled with sulfur compounds and other substances toxic for most organisms. As they moved into new environments, their receptors evolved into complex systems, allowing them to breathe oxygen and smell their environment. ‘Deep Breath’ is a scent that transports us back to the deep sea, reminding us of the importance of our olfactory receptors and of just how interconnected we are with all life forms on this planet.