The most influential sense related to memory – especially long term memory – is the sense of smell. Many times when you smell something from your childhood – perhaps the scent of cinnamon – you are transported back to a Christmas day many years ago when that scent made a significant impact on your life in some way. Because of this, and very often subconsciously, a certain smell can put you in a particular mood. Maybe the scent of patchouli reminds you of when you were younger and full of energy and life. Why not capture that feeling again by providing yourself with that fragrance?
Custom scented candles can be perfect for turning a bad day into a better one. When you come home from work, light a custom scented candle that will let you forget the stresses of the day. What better way to do that than to remind your brain of a time when you weren’t stressed out? If you remember a lilac tree that you smelled near your grandmother’s house when you went to visit, then burn a custom scented lilac candle.
When you are stressed or worried about anything at all, try to recall a fragrance that will counteract that stress. If you are upset or angry, just recall a time when you were at peace and try and associate a fragrance to the memory. It may take some getting used to, but it’s a very intuitive process and you’ll be surprised at how well it works.
Many people associate security with a freshly baked apple pie, chocolate cake or the mix of coffee and pastry you might smell in a bakery or coffee shop. Believe it or not, these types of fragrances are being very popular these days. If you can imagine a scent, it is most likely available as a candle fragrance. Many custom candle makers will take requests and purchase a fragrance specifically to accompany your custom scented candle.
Some retail stores offer custom scented candles, but these stores are hard to come by. You’ll most likely have better luck online in your search for custom made candles. It’s unlikely that you will find the uncommon fragrances that you’re looking for, such as rain accented with a floral aroma or the unique scent of a specific coffee fragrance. However, there is a downside when you shop online for scented candles. You cannot actually smell your candle as you could in a retail store. Although, a select few online shops will actually have fragrance sample packs available so that you can smell your candle before you buy it.
Besides the specific fragrances that may remind you of better times, there are also some very common scents that have similar effects on just about everyone. Listed here are some general guidelines about choosing a fragrance for your mood: To help relieve stress, use lavender and vanilla. To uplift and energize, use citrus, grapefruit, lemon and pine. To encourage sensuality, use musk, sandalwood, amber and jasmine.
Obviously, these are not rules that are set in stone. Each person is unique and thus each person will react differently to various custom scented candles. Simply find what scents work for you. Fragrance therapy or aromatherapy works. Using essential oils for aromatherapy is recommended but regular perfumes can also work as well in many situations.
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