You don't need a degree in aroma therapy to learn how to use different scents to alter the mood in your home. All that's required is a basic understanding of the common scents and the impressions they make on people. Now, I have to qualify what I've just said and explain that these guidelines won't apply to 100% of the people. This is because each person has their own history.
Smell is one of the strongest of the senses. A quick catch of a whiff can remind us of things long forgotten. The odor of peanuts can make us recall that peanut vendor we saw in New York City when we were a child. A faint trace of coconut can make us remember that summer at the beach. The only problem is that what seems like a great memory to me might not be such as happy memory for you. Some smell that puts me in a happy mood might trigger a sad or tragic memory for you.
Knowing, then, that the tips here may not apply to everyone, we can at least lay out some generalities. Scents can make people feel happy, relaxed, energized, or even hungry or full. All you need is to decide what mood you are going for. Then select the correct scented pillar candles or votive candles to get the job done.
Hunger and satiation seem like the most popular topics, so let's start with those. You probably know that if you walk into a room and smell cookies baking you suddenly desire to have a cookie. The same is true for apple pie and other baked goodies. If hunger is what you're going for, then a candle that smells like cookies or pies will do the trick. And here's a suggestion if you are currently trying to sell your house. Realtors recommend that you either bake some cookies are burn a candle that smells like you're baking. When the prospective buyers walk in this is the first thing they'll notice. Their mood will be enhanced to see your home as a "home" and not just some house on the market. If the other major factors are to their liking, it could be the thing that tips them over the edge.
On the subject of quelling hunger, the smell of vanilla can give someone the same satisfaction as actually eating. It is recommended to burn vanilla candles if you are on a diet, or are trying to turn off your hunger receptors. Just the smell can be enough to satisfy that craving.
Scents like lemon, lime, or other citrus fruits are very energizing. Some people might even feel like going out and doing yard work or some other task they've been putting off. This might be a great scent for getting those kids off the couch and outside.
Both the smells of mint and pine uplift us and help us feel cheerful. They make us think of clean mountain air and they make our rooms feel more airy. We should watch how much pine we use, though. Pine is also a Christmas scent and people might wonder if we are celebrating early.
Lavender is well-known for its ability to relax and soothe. Some manufacturers make lavender baby shampoo that you can use just before your child's bedtime. Burning a lavender candle will get you the same results. The smell is not usually overwhelming and it calms nerves and lowers blood pressure.
If you desire to have a romantic tryst, consider lighting some candles with scents like Rose, Jasmine, Gardenia or Sandalwood. These types of scents will accentuate the romance in nearly everyone. Just light some candles as your evening commences and let the scent fill the room. Then enjoy the romance.
Smell is one of the strongest of the senses. A quick catch of a whiff can remind us of things long forgotten. The odor of peanuts can make us recall that peanut vendor we saw in New York City when we were a child. A faint trace of coconut can make us remember that summer at the beach. The only problem is that what seems like a great memory to me might not be such as happy memory for you. Some smell that puts me in a happy mood might trigger a sad or tragic memory for you.
Knowing, then, that the tips here may not apply to everyone, we can at least lay out some generalities. Scents can make people feel happy, relaxed, energized, or even hungry or full. All you need is to decide what mood you are going for. Then select the correct scented pillar candles or votive candles to get the job done.
Hunger and satiation seem like the most popular topics, so let's start with those. You probably know that if you walk into a room and smell cookies baking you suddenly desire to have a cookie. The same is true for apple pie and other baked goodies. If hunger is what you're going for, then a candle that smells like cookies or pies will do the trick. And here's a suggestion if you are currently trying to sell your house. Realtors recommend that you either bake some cookies are burn a candle that smells like you're baking. When the prospective buyers walk in this is the first thing they'll notice. Their mood will be enhanced to see your home as a "home" and not just some house on the market. If the other major factors are to their liking, it could be the thing that tips them over the edge.
On the subject of quelling hunger, the smell of vanilla can give someone the same satisfaction as actually eating. It is recommended to burn vanilla candles if you are on a diet, or are trying to turn off your hunger receptors. Just the smell can be enough to satisfy that craving.
Scents like lemon, lime, or other citrus fruits are very energizing. Some people might even feel like going out and doing yard work or some other task they've been putting off. This might be a great scent for getting those kids off the couch and outside.
Both the smells of mint and pine uplift us and help us feel cheerful. They make us think of clean mountain air and they make our rooms feel more airy. We should watch how much pine we use, though. Pine is also a Christmas scent and people might wonder if we are celebrating early.
Lavender is well-known for its ability to relax and soothe. Some manufacturers make lavender baby shampoo that you can use just before your child's bedtime. Burning a lavender candle will get you the same results. The smell is not usually overwhelming and it calms nerves and lowers blood pressure.
If you desire to have a romantic tryst, consider lighting some candles with scents like Rose, Jasmine, Gardenia or Sandalwood. These types of scents will accentuate the romance in nearly everyone. Just light some candles as your evening commences and let the scent fill the room. Then enjoy the romance.
About the Author:
Norita Sieffert has traveled extensively looking for helpful hints on a variety of topics. She has gathered information on many subjects, including scent and mood. To read more interesting facts about a lot of things, visit her articles page. To browse her outstanding selection of pillar candles visit her online home dcor store.
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