How Fragrances Affect Your Mood 😊😢

How Fragrances Affect Your Mood 😊😢

It's not just about how a scent smells; it's also about how it makes you feel, what emotions it provokes, and what memories it brings up. And it has nothing to do with the packaging or advertising—it has everything to do with science.

As a result, a nice fragrance is made up of notes that are intended to guide and target certain emotions. Some, like sandalwood, might make you feel tranquil, while others, like vanilla, can make you feel warm and seductive. Knowing which scents evoke particular emotions is a fantastic way to determine which fragrance to wear for different occasions: a spritz of bergamot might give you the boost you need to get your day started, while jasmine might energize you before a meeting.

 

Depending on the sensations you want to create and allowing you to choose the ingredients, whatever note (or mix of notes) would work best for you.

 

1. Vanilla

Vanilla, which comes from the pod of an orchid-like plant, is thought to be an aphrodisiac, according to Totonac folklore about a daughter of a fertility goddess who transformed herself into a plant to bring pleasure after being unable to marry a man owing to her divine nature.

 

Suggested fragrances:

 

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille

 

2. Bergamot

The bergamot orange is produced by the citrus bergamia, a tiny tree that blooms in the winter. It is widely utilized in fragrances for its sweeter smelling citrus aroma, despite the fact that it is extremely sour and harsh to taste.

 

Suggested fragrances:

Bergamote 22 By LE Labo Decant

 

3. Sandalwood

Sandalwood is extracted from parasitic plants that grow on trees and has been used as a basis for incense by the Ancient Arabs for millennia. It is also used in various spiritual traditions in India. "This uncommon wood is the creamiest," Garcia-Janin explains, "with a woody, creamy, and pleasant aroma." "It is recognized in Asia to restore mental balance and harmony, as well as attention."

 

Suggested fragrances:

 

Chanel Coco Eau De Parfum

 

4. Jasmine

There are almost 200 different types of jasmine, including the renowned jasminum grandiflorum, which Chanel farms in Grasse, France.

"One of the most important components in a perfumer's palette is jasmine. "To extract one liter of essential oil, you need one ton of hand-picked flowers, therefore this ingredient is one of the most expensive in perfumery," Garcia-Janin explains. "The jasmine perfume is so fresh, green, creamy, and sumptuous that it could stand alone as a fragrance." It's ideal for boosting your self-esteem and giving you a powerful stance. Before critical meetings, I always use jasmine."

 

Suggested fragrances:

 

Gucci Bloom Profumo Di Fiori Perfume

 

7. Almond

Almond is a common element for perfumers, though most utilize synthetic counterparts because it is nuttier than vanilla but has the same sweetness. "We use the apricot kernel to replicate the aroma of almond in perfumery," Garcia-Janin says. "It's creamy and sweet, and it gives the aroma a lot of creaminess." It's also one of the classic childhood scents, so it's ideal for transporting you back in time."
Suggested fragrances:

Hypnotic Poison Perfume

 

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