7 Ambient Scents To Instill A Sense Of Calm In Your Home

The following blog highlights seven ambient fragrance refills specifically designed by our perfumers to help instill a soothing sense of calm within any home or office, and three of the best home air freshener diffusers that will evenly diffuse each scent throughout any-sized interior.

The Power Of Calm In Your Home

For almost everyone in the world, the enormous impact of fragrance on our daily lives   is underrated. According to Theresa Molnar, executive director of the Sense of Smell Institute, which is the research and educational branch of the Fragrance Foundation: “Scents can have positive effects on mood, stress reduction, sleep enhancement, self-confidence, and physical and cognitive performance.”

Australian psychologist, John Prescott, currently a visiting scholar at Oxford University, says: “Any pleasant smell can act as a distraction and lift mood, but recent studies suggest that sweet smells may work best. Sweet tastes reduce pain by activating opioid systems in the brain, and sweet fragrance activates the same systems.”

Severe stress often leads to a release of self control and a severance from the here and now, which is always the most stable and desirable perspective when addressing any problem.

A conscious plan of being in the moment can be accomplished by deep breathing, which can improve mood   and lower stress levels when outside forces suddenly take hold.

How Fragrance Helps To Set A Calm Mood

Inhaling a favored fragrance can also affect negativity and mood.

Rachel S. Herz , an assistant professor of psychiatry and human behavior at Brown University, states: “Fragrances do affect people’s mood, behavior and even work performance in a variety of ways, but it isn’t because scents work on us like a drug; instead, we work on them through our experiences and triggered memories. In order for a fragrance to elicit any sort of response in you, you have to first learn to associate it with some event. Certain fragrance notes greatly affect our minds and bodies.”

In the words of Jules Miller, founder of the organic supplement brand, T he Nue Company, which recently launched Functional Fragrance , a de-stressing perfume that utilizes woody and smoky notes to help calm the nervous system:

“Smells can also trigger a physiological response. When doing our research with the University of Geneva, I learned that our cognitive function and olfactory systems are closely linked. So, along with perfumer Frank Voelkl…, we set ourselves to the task of creating an anti-stress supplement in the form of a unisex fragrance that smells great but also helps a lot of people with anxiety.”

Our Most Calming Diffuser Oil Fragrances

Lavender Balsam - Indulge in the soothing embrace of our Lavender Balsam diffuser oil, where the delicate essence of lavender intertwines with the warmth of balsam fir.

Santal Lavender Sage - A harmonious blend of soothing lavender, earthy sage, and the rich, woody notes of Santal.

White Tea - Delicate and refreshing, our White Tea diffuser oil subtle yet invigorating, transforming any space into a serene oasis of tranquility.

Vanilla Bourbon - Indulge in the warm embrace of our Vanilla Bourbon, where the sultry sweetness of vanilla is complemented by the rich, smoky notes of aged bourbon.

Coconut Candle - A tropical paradise awaits. Our Coconut Candle blend offers up the warm, sweet aroma of freshly cracked coconuts, transporting the mind and should to sun-kissed beaches and tranquil island escapes.

Rose Bergamot - A luxurious blend of delicate rose petals and vibrant bergamot, intertwining to create a harmonious symphony of floral sweetness and citrusy freshness.

Sunshine - With its lemony, citrusy notes, this wonderfully soothing blend has been called Sunshine in a bottle.

Lavender dances delicately upon the santalwood’s stage, infusing the air with its timeless elegance. The lavender’s floral sweetness is a gentle reminder of nature’s beauty, soothing away the stresses of the day and allowing you to breathe deeply, unhurried.