“Any good real estate agent will tell you that one of the main things buyers are looking for when viewing a home is the way the home smells.”
Scent Sells
You can go for something overtly delicious, like fresh baked cookies, but this could be distracting to buyers. A more subtle fragrance that still sends a clear message will be more appealing to buyers, and help you to seal the deal.
Floral
Fragrances that include jasmine or peony can be calming and grounding for many people.
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Citrus
Boost moods and leave a positive first impression with an energizing citrus fragrance.
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Cinnamon
The comforting scent of cinnamon can make visitors feel instantly at home.
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Evergreen
Impart a sense of wellbeing with the familiar, fresh fragrance of pine and other evergreens.
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Vanilla
Stress and anxiety take a back seat in the presence of the traditional fragrance of vanilla.
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The Invisible Effects of Fragrance
“Fragrances affect our emotions, our concentration, and our bio-rhythms, and is one of the most important factors when forming memories. “
Arguably the most subtle of our 5 senses, our sense of smell is often underestimated in how powerful it is to our mind. Our brain is gathering information all the time, and smell is one of its main resources for interpreting the world around us. Fragrances affect our emotions, our concentration, and our bio-rhythms, and is one of the most important factors when forming memories. Let’s take a closer look at some of the effects fragrance has on our brain.
Without this attachment to experience, fragrance would hold no meaning to us. This mental connection also acts as a tool to recall information stored in the brain. For instance, if you study for a test while smelling a certain fragrance, and then smell that fragrance while taking the test, studies have shown that you’ll have better recall of the information you studied.
Fragrance helps our brain to store memories that we’re making in real time as more vivid entires. This means that if we smell the same fragrance again later, we’ll be able to have more detail attached to the memopry of important events where theat same fragrance was present.
When we’re aware of the connection between mental processes and fragrance, we’re able to use that connection to our advantage. Certain fragrances are more likely to encourage different moods and attitudes. Some examples include the energizing effects of citrus fragrances, or the calming effects of lavender and sandalwood.
The mind/body connection is so strong when fragrance is involved, that we can train our physical responses to fragrance over time. Try consistently using the same fragrance during meditation for several days. Then, even when you don’t have time to meditate, having that fragrance present can have a calming effect. This concept applies to other activities and the emotions associated with them as well.
Linking fragrance to energy and emotion can give you a bit of an edge when it comes to making memories and first impressions. Different fragrance notes can convey messages to visitors entering your home. Warm fragrances containing spicy smells like cinnamon are inviting and comforting. Clean smells like eucalyptus and peppermint can help others to feel focused and invigorated.
Cultivating a signature fragrance, or a collecton of a few fragrances, for your home can help set the tone for people who visit there. It can also help to create more vivid mempries for your family, and help them to recall those memories more readily every time the come back home.
Learning About Fragrance Notes
Fragrance plays an important role in your home. It makes an impression on those who visit you.
Whether you prefer bakery scents or fresh clean scents in your home, fragrances help give your home a certain aura and presence. Fragrance notes are what creates this presence. Just like how a song is made up of different notes, fragrances combine different notes to create a unified and pleasing perfume. Our wax melts are expertly blended to bring you the best scents for your home. Our wax melts have a high fragrance load so they are stronger and last longer.
What are fragrance notes?
Notes are the ingredients that make up a fragrance. They are broken into three main categories: top notes, mid (heart) notes, and base notes. The selected blend of ingredients creates the character of a fragrance.
What are the top notes in a fragrance?
Top notes are the very first scents you smell, the first impression of a fragrance. They are usually fresh and light. Their job is to attract and smoothly transition into the mid notes. Typical top notes include: lavender, bergamot, citrus, ginger, sage, and other light fruits.
What are the middle (heart) notes in a fragrance?
Middle notes are generally pleasant and balancing. Middle notes make up the foundation of a fragrance and can make up about 40-80% of the scent. They are made to show up after the initial rush of the top notes drift away. They are made to last longer so they are made with more potent scents. Typical middle notes are: lemongrass, geranium, ylang ylang, rose, jasmine, and coriander.
What are the base notes in a fragrance?
The base notes are meant to work together with the middle notes. They work together to deepen the scent of a fragrance. They are the final notes and linger longer while the top and middle notes evaporate. They are usually very rich and smooth. Typical base notes are: cedarwood, vanilla, amber, oak, patchouli, and musk.
Candle Warmers Etc. Wax Melts fragrances are expertly blended to bring you the best top, middle, and base notes possible.
Our wax melts have a high fragrance load so the scent lasts until the wax evaporates. We have so many different fragrances to choose from which create heavenly fragrance profiles. Our fragrance profiles include aromatics, fresh fruit, citrus, holiday, sweet and spicy, warm and cozy, gourmand, aromatherapy, experiential, botanical and more!
Be sure to check out all the different home fragrances we offer at candlewarmers.com/wax.
The Power of Fragrance
A picture is worth a thousand words, but a scent can be worth a thousand memories.
A picture is worth a thousand words, but a scent can be worth a thousand memories. Fragrance is a powerful mental stimulator. A scent can be used to set a mood, to freshen a space, and to evoke powerful memories and feelings. Take a look at the ins and outs of fragrance:
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Holiday Baking Fragrance Pairings
Put your favorite holiday home decor piece to work by melting a festive mix of fragrances that will make your home smell like you just took something delicious out of the oven every day from now til January.
We’re just a few days away from Halloween, which means the countdown to the holiday season has begun. The iconic scents of the season are something we aspire to infuse into our home at this time of year, but baking on a constant basis is probably not realistic for all of us. That’s where your handy fragrance warmer comes in! Put your favorite holiday home decor piece to work by melting a festive mix of fragrances that will make your home smell like you just took something delicious out of the oven every day from now til January.
