Scents for a better mood

Smells have a significant impact on people's lives. The human nose can analyze thousands of odors. Specific aromas can improve your mood.

Smell is constantly helping us assessing the environment. Smells have consequences for mood and general human condition. Which aromas will put you on your feet, which ones will calm you down and which ones will improve your mood?

Rose
In general, flowers is perceived as one of the mood enhancers. Their form, colors and fragrance is uplifting. Rose has been used for centuries in aromatherapy. Modern research also confirms its usefulness. Exposure to the scent of a rose can immediately evoke associations with joyful thoughts.

Lavender
Lavender is olfactory number one. It has been proven to improve mood, relieve anxiety, and increase sexual arousal and even relieves physical pain. University of Miami School of Medicine indicated that sniffing lavender effectively, but briefly, relaxes and promotes faster performing mathematical calculations.

Lemon oil and licorice

The clean, bright scent of lemon seems to be particularly effective. It lifts people's spirits and reduces anxiety. People often associate the scent of lemon with femininity, purity and a pleasant disposition. Smelling licorice not only makes people happy, but also makes them more physically aroused.