Every home has its own unique scent. It can be the smell of old books, sweet pastries, flowers, or a whole range of different aromatic notes that makes you feel like you are “at home” and is strongly associated with you and your family and friends.
Since ancient times, people have scented rooms. For these purposes, dried herbs (mint, lavender, lemon balm, rose petals), oils, and incense were used.
Now there are even more ways to fill the house with a pleasant smell - there are various diffusers, scented sachets, incense sticks, aroma lamps, candles, and room sprays.
What type of scents are there?
Aromas for the home can be divided into several groups:
Relaxing - smells that create an atmosphere of calm, warmth, and comfort in the house, for example, the smell of lavender, mint, rose, juniper, and sage.
Energizing - aromas that have a stimulating effect on the nervous system and increase efficiency. These include aromas of orange, basil, coffee, herbs, and spices.
Refreshing - aromas that fill the house with pleasant coolness. These are the smells of the sea breeze, verbena, lime, lemon, mandarin, and watermelon.
It is also worth highlighting a group of bactericidal scents, which are also used for the disinfection of premises: aromas of spruce, cedar, juniper, tea tree, sage, and eucalyptus.
Aromatization of the apartment by zones
Today, many people use scented candles and various fragrances to create a special atmosphere at home. Many have several scents in their arsenal for different moods or occasions. For some, this is already a routine to come home and light a candle or incense, for others it is a special ritual, where the aroma becomes a guide to a new world.
Given the characteristics of aromas, you need to be able to combine them correctly and know which room in the house is best suited for this or that aroma.
The living room is the heart of the house. The main room, where we receive guests, relax after a working day, arrange movie screenings, and play with children. Aromas of coniferous forest, rose, musk and bergamot will be appropriate here.
Kitchen. A place where the whole family gathers. There are always a lot of scents in this room, so it's important not to overdo it by choosing a scent that's too harsh. Light citrus aromas and fruity and floral scents will organically fit into the kitchen, while aromas of spicy spices and coffee will help awaken your appetite.
Bathroom. With the help of scented candles, you can create a spa atmosphere and soak in a warm bath. For this purpose, the aromas of the sea breeze, cherry blossoms, vanilla, lavender, and mint are suitable.
Bedroom. The right fragrance will help you relax and prepare for sleep. Many people use scented candles to create a romantic setting: tart playful aromas of patchouli, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, and pleasant twilight.
Regular use of fragrances that are pleasant to you can positively affect your physical and emotional state.
The main role of scented candles is to create comfort at home. This is facilitated by both the contemplation of the fire of a candle and the smell that fills the room.
There are a huge number of materials for making candles, the most common of which is wax. It is a natural material and is divided into different types:
Beeswax. It has a characteristic sweet honey smell. The color palette of the finished beeswax candle without dyes includes light yellow (almost white) to dark yellow, sometimes with a green tint.
Palm wax. Has no smell. This wax is more durable than beeswax. It is not afraid of high temperatures and direct sunlight but easily breaks off when dropped.
Coconut wax. Has a neutral smell. Expensive natural material, which has a very low melting rate.
Soy wax. Currently the most popular type of wax. Candles made from soy wax have a matte white tint and a subtle milky aroma.
In order for the candle to burn longer, it is necessary to cool the wax before using it. Each time before lighting a candle, shorten its wick to 5 mm.
To extinguish a candle, a special snuffer cap or a cap from an aroma candle is best suited, with which you need to block the oxygen. If you simply blow out the wick of the candle, then the room will be filled with a smoldering smell that will kill the aroma. You can also gently bend the wick into the liquid wax that forms around the wick itself as it burns. This technique will seal the wick, and when you re-light the candle, you will not need to cut it.
Verbena. Subtle candy, fresh aroma with citrus notes. Candles with this smell help to recover from severe physical overexertion. The aroma of verbena is a powerful aphrodisiac and helps to normalize hormonal levels. In aromatherapy, the smell of verbena is used to combat hypotension.
Citrus. The aroma of oranges, lemons, and grapefruits is popular in aromatherapy. The fresh and light smell of zest is loved by both adults and children. Citrus fruits contain components such as limonene and cineole. The first is able to eliminate the blues and improve mood. Cineole acts as an antiseptic, which is why citrus-scented candles are especially popular during the season of respiratory diseases. They will clean the air in the house from viruses and help improve your mood.
Rose. Without this fragrance, it is impossible to create a romantic atmosphere. The scent of a rose is often used in the manufacture of perfumes. Rose essential oils have been used since ancient times. A rose petal-scented candle lit in the bedroom will create a romantic, sensual mood and help you relax.
Vanilla. Another popular fragrance that is reminiscent of the smell of baking. Vanilla oil is valued in aromatherapy. It can create a feeling of comfort and relieve insomnia. Vanilla is often supplemented with cinnamon. This combination expands the possibilities of aroma. Vanilla and cinnamon have a general strengthening effect.
Lavender. On cold winter evenings, you can create the atmosphere of a real Cote d'Azur or Provence at home. To do this, just buy a candle with the smell of lavender. Magical properties were attributed to this fragrance. It helps to calm the nerves and improve mood.
Sakura. The aroma of Japanese plums has a calming and harmonizing effect on a person. Light a candle with the smell of Japanese plum to forget about your hardships and sorrows. In Japan, this fragrance is considered an aphrodisiac that can revive past passion.
Acai berries. The aroma of the fruits of the Brazilian palm tree is successfully used in the preparation of bouquets in perfumery products and aromatherapy. The smell of acai is reminiscent of a chocolate-nut dessert with fruits. It is able to activate the thinking process and improve memory. Candles with this smell can be used to prepare for exams.
When buying scented candles, the most important thing is to choose your scent. Take your time and trust your feelings.
