The fragrance Soothing Spa came about from the memories of a small bag, filled with dried lavender flowers. It was tucked away in Grandma Astrid's dresser and is a strong memory. Being able to stand in a purple rolling lavender field in the south of France and then be transported back home in just a millisecond is like magic. The peacefully swaying rows of lavender whip up an aromatic scent in the air that almost even looks purple. Pulling the hand furthest with the fluffy flower buds makes the whole body unwind. It is completely understandable that the fragrance smells calm.

Lavender in particular is a scent that many people know. It has its own character that is difficult to misinterpret. The first thing you feel is a floral scent. It is light, slightly sour but still very fresh. In concentrated form it is strong and peppery, but we think it should never be experienced that way. It should breathe herbally with a sweet undertone that strikes against balsamic notes. If you touch the stem or leaves of the plant, you still feel the same character, but it can be even more subtle. That scent can also strike something against pine or pine wood. Sometimes even ate thyme.

How lavender smells can also be described by breaking down the scent into the three phases a scent has. Top notes, base notes and heart notes. In this way, you understand the complexity behind how lavender gets its unique scent.

Top notes: The top notes of lavender provide an initial fresh and refreshing scent. They can be bright and citrusy, with notes of bergamot or lemon. These top notes give an initial energy and lightness to how lavender smells and its scent profile.

Heart notes: Lavender's heart notes develop after the top notes and form the core of how lavender smells. The heart notes of lavender are floral and characterized by the iconic lavender flower. It gives a floral, mild and herbal note to the fragrance, with hints of rose, jasmine or ylang-ylang. The heart notes give lavender its characteristic and relaxing scent.

Base Notes: The base notes of lavender are the last notes that remain and provide a longer lasting and deeper scent. The base notes of lavender can be woody and earthy, with hints of cedar or patchouli. These notes add a warm and deepened dimension to lavender's scent profile.

Why do you have lavender in candles?

Few plants have been researched as much as lavender. It is the substance Linalool that makes lavender so exciting and gives it its unique scent. Linalool is the alcohol in lavender that gives it its unique scent. Linalool has also been studied. According to Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, Linalool can be compared to anti-anxiety medication as it can lower the stress hormone and has a calming effect. Our light Soothing Spa got its name and origin from precisely the soothing effects. Just like candles, the notes from lavender are worn in a gentle way that takes advantage of the feeling of grandma's scent bags.

Use lavender in the home for a calming atmosphere

For centuries it was said to scatter dried lavender flowers at the home of a newly married couple. Then you got eternal peace of mind. Does it depend on how the lavender smells or is it a quirk? After all, there has been research about it so it would not be completely impossible that this saying is actually true.

We have lavender in more scents than Soothing Spa , but it is as if alone we think the scent has the best relaxation effect. As a scented candle, you can have it lit in the bathroom, hallway or living room. There is quite a lot of fragrance and it usually spreads to the other parts of the home.

If you use fragrance spray, Soothing Spa is something to invest in. You can use it just before bedtime. Spray on the pillow or over the bed a few minutes before going to sleep. It gives a calm and warm feeling that gently lulls you to sleep.

For those who meditate or do relaxation exercises, you can use the scent both as a candle or a spray during your activity. The important thing is to breathe in the right amount, focus on breathing and shut out the disturbing moments. The scent of lavender can be too strong for some, and you can use it for a while before doing your relaxation exercises.

Sources:

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2018.00241/full