The Psychology of Scent
Have you ever caught the smell of a fragrance that instantly transported you to a memory, shifted your mood, or made you feel more at ease? That’s the power of scent.
At Valerino Aromas, we believe that fragrance isn’t just about making your home smell nice, it’s a powerful tool to support your emotional wellbeing.
Let’s explore how scent influences the mind, and which fragrances can enhance your daily life.
How Fragrance Affects the Brain
When you inhale a scent, it travels through your olfactory system and directly impacts the limbic system, the part of your brain responsible for emotions, memory, and behaviour. This means scent has a faster and more direct route to influencing how we feel than many other sensory experiences.
That’s why lighting a candle or spraying a room mist can instantly change your state of mind from calm and comforted to energised and uplifted.
Mood-Boosting Scents & Their Benefits
Each scent carries its own emotional energy. Here’s a quick guide to how some of Valerino Aromas' fragrances can enhance your wellbeing:
Citrus & Herbal Scents
Lime Basil & Mandarin
Top notes: Lime, Basil, Mandarin, Bergamot
Effect: Uplifting, energising, stress-reducing
Great for: Morning routines, home offices, low-energy daysEarl Grey & Cucumber
Top notes: Bergamot, Apple, Jasmine
Effect: Refreshing, calming, clarity-enhancing
Great for: Afternoon pick-me-ups, focused work sessions
Floral Scents
English Pear & Freesia
Top notes: Pear and White Freesia
Effect: Comforting, balancing, emotionally soothing
Great for: Wind-down rituals, self-care evenings, romantic settingsAdore
Top notes: Bergamot, Pear, Peach, Melon, Magnolia, Mandarin
Effect: Elegant, uplifting, mood-enhancing
Great for: Special occasions, enhancing home ambiance
Woody & Earthy Scents
Velvet Rose & Oud
Top notes: Oud, Rose, Geranium, Jasmine, Praline
Effect: Grounding, calming, stress-relieving
Great for: Meditation, yoga, mindfulness, evening relaxationOud
Top notes: Warm and Floral
Effect: Deeply grounding, luxurious, introspective
Great for: Creating a serene and contemplative environment
Sweet & Musky Scents
Rose Wonderland
Top notes: Sweet Orange
Effect: Soothing, comforting, nostalgic
Great for: Bedrooms, bedtime routinesSi
Top notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Liqueur de Cassis
Effect: Warm, inviting, emotionally uplifting
Great for: Cozy evenings, enhancing a sense of comfort
Scent Rituals for Daily Wellbeing
Creating scent rituals in your day can have a profound impact on how you feel. Here are some ideas:
Morning Boost: Spritz a room spray or light a citrus candle like Lime Basil & Mandarin while you get ready to start your day with clarity and focus.
Workday Calm: Use a reed diffuser near your desk with Earl Grey & Cucumber to ease stress during busy hours.
Evening Wind-Down: Light a calming candle like Velvet Rose & Oud while reading or taking a bath to signal to your body that it’s time to rest.
Mindful Moments: Use wax melts with grounding scents like Oud during yoga or meditation to create a peaceful space.
Fragrance & Mental Health
While fragrance isn’t a substitute for professional mental health support, studies show it can be a helpful part of your emotional self-care toolkit. Scent can:
Lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels
Improve sleep quality
Enhance focus and clarity
Boost feelings of happiness and contentment
Choose Fragrances That Feel Like You
Whether you crave uplifting citrus, calming florals, or luxurious oud, your scent choices should reflect what brings you joy. At Valerino Aromas, our soy wax candles, wax melts, room sprays, and reed diffusers are crafted to inspire emotion, elevate wellbeing, and bring beauty to your everyday rituals.
Your home should be your sanctuary. Let fragrance make it feel that way.
