Scents to Boost Your Mood & Productivity

 

The smell of the scented candle stimulates the part of your brain, which is connected to both memory and mood. From feelings of boosting energy to relieving stress or even enhancing clarity, different scents in your scented candle can deliver psychological effects. Below is a guide to help you find the best scent to match the mood you desire:

Calm: When looking for a relaxing mood, lavender is one of the most popular and highly studies scents. Lavender oils have been shown to promote feelings of calm.

Here are some notes to look for:
- Lavender 
- Chamomile
- Vanilla

 

 

Focused: Whether you are working from home or studying for a big test and looking to focus, burn or diffuse refreshing and invigorating scents like peppermint, rosemary or eucalyptus.

Here are some notes to look for:
- Peppermint
- Eucalyptus
- Rosemary

 

Candle Recommendation: Focus

 

Uplifting: To create a mood-boosting atmosphere, look for bright and sunny scents like grapefruit, lemon and sweet orange that are rich in limonene (a chemical found in the peels of citrus fruits) which has been said to help reduce anxiety.

Here are some notes to look for:
- Lemon
- Grapefruit
- Sweet Orange

 

Candle Recommendation: Morning Routine