The Power of Fragrance

All our senses prompt memories but without doubt the most powerful is scent. It’s widely acknowledged that particular fragrances or scents jog our old grey matter and we’re taken back to a place and time. This according to the Scientists, it is due to a direct correlation between the emotional part of our brain and sense of smell. So whether it’s the smell of sea air or the combination of cinnamon and orange that triggers your memory bank, it can be a very pleasant diversion to your daily life. As a result, a lovely scented candle is a great way of providing our own little emotional pick me up.

Aside from memory inducing powers, scent can also offer some pretty significant benefits for our body and mind. We’re probably all familiar with Lavender being recognised as great to calm and relax us however what about some of the others outlined in the table below: