When things are hard, it’s the little things that help us get through them. Kind words from friends, a hug from a loved one, a healthy, tasty meal, a favorite movie, or a good book to take your mind off of things.
We can also put smells in this group. The smell is the sense that has the most immediate and direct effect on how we feel. If you look into the science of smell, you’ll find that our olfactory system, which is made up of the nerves and receptors in our noses that let us smell, is directly connected to the limbic system in our brains, which controls memory and emotion.
So smells can literally change how we feel, which is why some smells are called “feel-good” scents. So, it makes sense that when we’re feeling stressed, anxious, or down, we turn to smells that make us feel better and more at ease.
With all the problems in the world right now, it’s not surprising that scents that make people feel good are in high demand again. A bottle of perfume or cologne might not be able to fix the rising cost of living or stop our energy bills from going up and up. But it will make us feel better when
PERFUMES THAT WORK
Some smells are especially good at making us feel better. Aromatherapy, which is a very old art, has been based on this knowledge for thousands of years. There are many ways to enjoy the benefits of scents that make you feel good, such as with scented candles, incense, or by putting a few drops of essential oils in a bath to help you relax.
Or, you can take the benefits with you as you go about your day by wearing them as perfume or another type of fragrance product. Here are five of the best smells that can make you feel better, along with familiar scents that contain them.
VANILLA
Vanilla is another scent that perfumers use all the time. It has a sweet, creamy smell that is hard not to like. Its pleasant qualities may also bring back memories of when we were kids and looked forward to vanilla ice cream or custard as a treat. We remember and feel things when we smell things, after all.
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, Byredo Vanille Antique, and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Forte are all popular perfumes with strong vanilla notes.
JASMINE
Jasmine is one of the most widely grown flowers in the world, and its extract is used in dozens of perfumes. It is often used to add flavor to food and drinks, especially teas, baked goods, and desserts. In many parts of the world, jasmine oil is a popular skin product that has great moisturizing properties.
As a scent, jasmine has been used to calm people down for a long time. Byredo Flowerhead, Gucci Bloom, Jo Malone Jasmine, Sambac, and Marigold are some of the best-selling perfumes that contain jasmine.
CITRUS
Most people know that the smells of lemon, lime, grapefruit, and orange can make you feel better. The zingy freshness wakes you up and is thought to make you think positively and creatively.
In the perfume business, bergamot, a type of orange whose fruit is too sour and bitter to eat, is one of the most popular citrus-smelling ingredients. But the smell has a nice sweetness to go with the zesty bitterness, which is a great combination for old scents.
Citrus-based scents like La Labo Bergamote 22, Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin, and Maison Margiela Replica Under The Lemon Tree are all great examples.
CEDARWOOD
Cedarwood oil comes from trees like cedar and pine that are in the conifer family. It has a deep, woodsy smell that makes it popular as a base note in many fragrances. Hints of citrus, balsam, and camphor give it more depth.
One of the things that make cedarwood work is cedrol, which is known to have powerful effects on mood and can be used as a mild sedative and stress reliever. Check out scents like Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, Byredo Super Cedar, Diptyque Orpheon, and Kilian Straight to Heaven if you want to feel calm and peaceful all day.
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SANDALWOOD
Sandalwood has a unique smell that you never forget once you’ve smelled it. Sandalwood has been used to make perfumes in Arabia for hundreds of years. It is also a common ingredient in incense for Hindu and Buddhist religious ceremonies. It has a creamy, mildly spicy scent that is both exotic and sensual.
In eastern traditions, sandalwood is thought to help bring balance and harmony to the mind, and no one who has smelled its rich, satisfying scent would likely disagree. Sandalwood-based scents like La Labo Santal 33, Creed Original Santal, and Diptyque Tam Dao are all great choices.