Some scents can make you feel confident, excited, energized, relaxed, sensual, and much more. That’s because our brain has the chemical called serotonin, which, when released in the brain, gives us the sense of happiness and many other good feelings that we all deserve to feel in the chaos of the world we live in. So, let’s get into the eight such smells that can make you happier.
Vanilla is one of the most popular scents in the world because of how it makes one feel. However, the most empowering element of this scent is its ability to feel connected with your body. Various studies have shown that it elevates mood, helps people feel relaxed and helps people connect with their bodies.
Ylang-ylang (pronounced “ilang-ilang”) is a vibrant tropical flower with bright yellow and super floral scent with strong feminine energy. This scent is one of the most powerful scents for women, and nothing is sexier than to feel yourself. Want to get in the mood and feel sexy – why not try some ylang-ylang?
Citrus – Meeting someone new or want to leave a mark in your first meeting? Spritz some lemon-based fragrance, and you will be good to go! Yes! Citrus is a scent that’s proven to leave a more positive impression on another person. Citrus also boost alertness and make you feel energized. As a result, it is very commonly used in fragrances.
Jasmine – Want to feel more optimistic and fill your mind with positive energy? A spray of a jasmine-based perfume would do it. Jasmine scent has uplifting properties, and its oil is also used as a natural anti-depressant as it’s proven to calm nerves. If ever feeling anxious, place some drops of jasmine oil on your pillow at night to ensure a good night’s sleep.
Rosemary – This scent is used in a lot of famous perfumes for its empowering qualities. Rosemary has shown in studies to enhance concentration, brainpower, and memory. So, if you ever want to bring your A-game, wear some rosemary-based scent.
Lavender – A scent that’s loved by almost everyone due to its enormous benefits on health and boosting up the mood. It has subtle notes, and its scent does wonders to the human brain. Are you feeling anything? Lavender, it is for you!
Musk – If there is any scent in the world that can roar, it’s musk! It’s a scent with some heavy and versatile notes. It’s one of the strongest scents globally and thus very powerful in leaving a memory wherever it goes.
Fruity – Can there be a scent that no one can hate, but also not everyone can love too? Fruity is the answer! That’s because it depends on which fruit scent it is or if one likes to smell what they like to eat. Fruity smells, however, have shown to make people fresh and happy generally.