The sense of smell is the most influential of the five senses when it comes to long term memory. You might remember a time when you smelled cinnamon and suddenly had the sensation that you were a child on Christmas morning many years ago. This triggered memory subconsciously puts you in a particular mood, sometimes good and sometimes bad. Perhaps the scent of cloves reminds you of when you were younger and your mother used potpourri with cloves. It is not difficult to capture a feeling or change your mood according to a particular 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.
If you become stressed or worried about something, simply remember a fragrance that reminds you of when you were relaxed and worry free. If you become angry, remember a time when you were happy and content, then think of a fragrance you can relate to that time. You’ll be surprised at how easy this is to do and 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.
All fragrances have different ways of affecting different people, but there are a few common scents that can have more-or-less the same effect on most everyone. Here is a very general list of some of the more common fragrances and the way they can affect your mood: For stress relief you might want to try lavender or vanilla. If you need a boost of energy, try pine, lemon or grapefruit. If you want to spark a romantic moment, try amber scents, sandalwood or 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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