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 👤 1. Gender Male Female Prefer not to say
2. Age Under 18 18–22 23–28 29–35 36+
3. Current Status Student Graduate Student / PhD Early Career (1–3 years) Established Professional Other
4. Are you familiar with or interested in any of the following? 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 🌿 5. 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
6. What do you see as the main value of traditional herbal scent culture today? 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 🤖🌿 7. 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
8. 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
9. Which features appeal to you most? 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) 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 No
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? 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?