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Creating a Mood with Scents

Have you ever noticed how the warm scent of a candle wafting through the air can be uplifting, energizing, or make you cozy? Or maybe there’s a certain body spray, soap, or perfume that just keeps you going through the day. Did you wonder why maybe that Key Lime candle smeeled yummy but also energized you or even motivated you to clean? Or why that Apple Pie scent really helped you appreciate fall? Wonder no longer, study after study has shown that scents do affect your mood! Take a look below of some scents that can really enhance your moods:

1. Citrus Scent – Energy

Need a pick-me-up? Grab a cup of java and light a citrus candle, citrus scents enhance energy and boost Creating a mood with scentmood; so look for candles with lemon, lime, grapefruit, verbena, or orange scents.


2. Lavender Scent – Relaxation


When it’s time to wind down try burning a lavender candle. In studies, lavender has been found to correlate with slower heart rate, lower blood pressure, and lower arterial pressure. It has also been found to decrease muscle tension. Other scents that have been found to have relaxing effects are bergamot and sandalwood.


3. Citrus, Minty, and Pine Scents – Uplifting, Clean


If you want to create a cheerful, clean environment in your home, choose candles scented with citrus, mint, or pine. Often these scents can be not only uplifting and motivating, but just give that “clean” feel. When you or your guests walk in, these scents will be a fresh breeze to welcome anyone.


4. Jasmine, Gardenia, Sandalwood, and Rose Scents – Romantic


There’s romance in the air if you’re burning scents such as these. Floral and woody scents give that wistful, romantic feel to a room.


5. Season Enhancing Scents


Delve into the season with your favorite candles scents! Autumn’s a great time for burning pumpkin spice candles, as well as other baked good candle scents, as is winter. To create that cozy winter environment, choose cinnamon, apple, berry, and pine candles. Fresh candle scents such as cucumber melon are great for spring, as well as fresh cut grass candles which carry into summer. Nothing says summer like a nice citrus, like a lemonade candle scent drifting through the air.

If you love a certain candle, soap, or body spray – whatever the scent may be – don’t do what I too often do, which is save it until that scent runs out! Light it and enjoy, it’s sure to affect you in a positive way!


About The Author

Jennifer Hall is the founder and editor of Savvy-Cafe.com, a journal for fun home ideas and an online guide to saving money; and onetimesone.com, an online magazine featuring independent music and film. When she’s not online, Jennifer’s spending time with her family, gardening, or playing the piano or accordion.

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Cynthia

Hi, I’m Cynthia, the current owner & Candle Lover in Chief here at Candlefind. I have a sincere passion for candles, being mesmerized from the moment I saw my first flickering flame. I love luxury candles (who wouldn’t?) and unique scent combinations. When I’m not scenting, I love reading and playing with my wild & crazy pup, Holly Berry.

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