ScentSynapse AI International Market Research Survey 🌸

Dear Participant, Thank you for your time. We are a team developing ScentSynapse AI — a platform that blends traditional Chinese herbal wisdom with AI technology to create personalized aromatic wellness experiences. This survey aims to understand your interest in culturally-inspired, personalized wellness products. The survey is anonymous, takes about 6–8 minutes, and your responses will help shape a service that bridges Eastern tradition and modern technology.

Section 1: Basic Information 👤

Gender

Male

Female

Prefer not to say

Age

Under 18

18–22

23–28

29–35

36+

Current Status

Student

Graduate Student / PhD

Early Career (1–3 years)

Established Professional

Other

Are you familiar with or interested in any of the following?[Multiple]

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) or herbal wellness

Aromatherapy or natural scent therapies

MBTI personality typing

Astrology or energy-based systems

Not familiar with any

Interested in all

Section 2: Awareness of Herbal & Cultural Wellness 🌿

How familiar are you with herbal scent traditions, such as Chinese herbal sachets, incense, or medicinal aromatics?

Very familiar — I understand their use in wellness traditions

Somewhat familiar

Heard of them but not knowledgeable

Not familiar at all

What do you see as the main value of traditional herbal scent culture today?[Multiple]

Natural support for well-being

Cultural heritage and storytelling

A holistic approach to health

Aesthetic and ritualistic appeal

Potential for innovation with technology

Other

Section 3: Concept Testing — AI + Herbal Scent Personalization 🤖🌿

Imagine a service that uses AI to create a personalized herbal scent blend for you, based on your wellness needs, personality (e.g., MBTI), and energy preferences. Your first reaction is:

Very appealing — I’d try it

Interesting — I’d like to learn more

Unsure — need more information

Not appealing — seems too complex

Not interested

How do you feel about combining AI technology with traditional herbal knowledge?

A smart fusion of tradition and innovation

Could make herbal wisdom more accessible

Skeptical about AI understanding traditional systems

The combination feels forced

Not sure

Which features appeal to you most?[Multiple]

AI-driven formulation — algorithm-based herbal blending

Personality + energy insights — MBTI/astrology-inspired scent profiles

Educational content — learn about herbs, their properties, and cultural stories

Cultural storytelling — each blend comes with a narrative or historical background

Digital integration — AR to explore herbs, themed audio, etc.

Tiered service — from quick blends to expert-reviewed custom creations

Expert involvement — formulations reviewed by TCM-trained advisors

Section 4: Experience & Trust 🤝

10.

What matters most to you in a personalized herbal scent service? (Rank top 3)[Please chooseall items and sort them]

Personalization accuracy
Cultural authenticity
Ease of use and interaction
Price fairness
Ingredient quality and safety
Educational value

11.

How would you prefer the service to explain the herbal blends?

Use traditional terms (e.g., “Qi balance,” “meridian harmony”)

Use modern wellness language (e.g., “energy boost,” “calm focus”)

A balanced mix of both

Simple, benefit-focused descriptions only

12.

Would you trust an AI to create a herbal blend based on traditional principles?

Yes, if it’s based on respected traditions

Only if a human expert reviews it

Only with clear user testimonials or studies

Probably not

Section 5: Pricing & Purchase Interest 💰

13.

For a premium blend (AI + expert review, detailed wellness report, custom packaging), what would you pay?

Under $30

$31–$50

$51–$100

Over $100

Would not purchase premium

14.

How would you prefer to engage with the service?

Free scent profile first, then decide to purchase

Pay directly for a full custom experience

Try a sampler set first

Gift it to someone

Section 6: Content & Discovery 📱

15.

What kind of content would attract you to try this service?

“How AI learns ancient herbal formulas” — tech story

“The story behind one herbal ingredient” — cultural deep dive

“What scent suits your MBTI type?” — personality-themed

Customer testimonials & results

Behind-the-scenes with herbal experts

16.

Where would you most likely discover a service like this?[Multiple]

Instagram

TikTok / YouTube Shorts

Facebook / Pinterest

Wellness blogs or podcasts

Word of mouth

Cultural events or workshops

Online marketplaces (Etsy, Amazon Handmade)

Section 7: Open Feedback 💬

17.

What excites or concerns you most about blending AI with traditional herbal wisdom?

18.

Any suggestions for making traditional wellness practices more accessible internationally?

19.

Email / Instagram

Optional contact information for updates or future testing opportunities

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