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1)Unlike with food and drink, there is no requirement for a Bracha Achrona after enjoying a pleasant smell.
One reason is that the pleasure of smelling something pleasant is minimal, and less significant than the pleasure of eating and drinking. (See Shulchan Aruch Siman 216:1 and Mishna Berura S"K 4)
Additionally, after smelling it the pleasure is totally over, and is likened to food that has already been digested, where no Bracha Achrona can be recited anymore. (See Sha'ar HaTzion S"K 3. See Aruch HaShulchan 216:2 and Kaf HaChaim 216:10 for some additional reasons) 2) One who smells a new pleasant scent or something that he/she hasn't smelled in a long time does not recite the Bracha of SheHechiyanu. (See Mishna Berura Siman 225:16 where he quotes various opinions about this, but rules like the Poskim who say not to recite it.)
Some Poskim rule to say it without Hashem's name, but that is not the prevalent custom.
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Reader Submitted Questions of interest on topics related to Halachos we covered, as well as other interesting topic and Answers. Taken from the Q & A pages on the Halacha For Todaywebsite.
Although the answers I give to questions are taken directly from the Sifrei HaPoskim, and aren't my own, they are still for study purposes only, NOT for Psak Halacha.
Is it permissible for one individual to recite 2 of the sheva brachos under the chupa at a wedding? For example, to say both the Borei Pri Hagefen and the Yotzer Haadam bracha?
Answer:
Yes, one individual can say 2, 3, or even all the Brachos under the Chuppah. It is only a Minhag to honor different people with Brachos.
In some communities, the Rabbi or another dignitary indeed recites all of them.
Our holy sages, the Chazal tell us
תנא דבי אליהו כל השונה הלכות בכל יום מובטח לו שהוא בן עולם הבא, שנאמר הליכות עולם לו, אל תקרי הליכות אלא הלכות - one who studies [at least two] Halachos daily is assured a portion in Olam Haba - the world to come. (:מגילה כ"ח )
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