Aromatherapy: Wellness Products to Help Curate Your Mood

Everyday life comes with a variety of challenges. Whether you’re feeling a bit run down, struggling to keep up with the balance of work and personal time, or simply in need of a reset, the internet is full of suggestions on how you should be getting the most out of your day. At Beauty Base, we believe in cutting out the noise and allowing yourself to relax. Taking time to yourself can be far more effective than any “life hack”, and it can be done in the comfort of your own home.

The next time you feel like you need to give your mind a rest, why not consider aromatherapy? At Beauty Base, we can help ease the burden on your mental wellbeing with wellness products and fragrances that will relax, calm and invigorate you. Take advantage of scents that provoke soothing and joyful responses to give yourself the break you deserve.

Read our thorough guide to learn more about aromatherapy and what scents will work best for your routine.

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A brief introduction to aromatherapy

As with all our other senses, specific scents have an undeniable impact on our brain chemistry, provoking involuntary neurological responses that affect mood, emotions, and more. These responses can be tied to memories, both positive and negative, which is why a simple fragrance can unlock vivid pictures of a place, person, or specific time in your life.

Aromatherapy therefore looks to make the most of these associations by using fragrances to create a sense of calm and relaxation. This holistic healing practice commonly incorporates natural plant extracts and essential oils to promote all-round wellness. At Beauty Base, we stock a number of products that look to help you relax your mind and promote a positive headspace. Below we outline what classifies a wellness product and which we recommend.


What counts as a wellness product?

As well as feeling like a luxury gift, either as a treat to yourself or a thoughtful gift to a friend struggling, perfume is considered a wellness product, particularly if it contains aromas or ingredients that are related to traditional aromatherapy practices, including essential oils and natural plant extracts.

Other wellness products could include luxury skincare. Taking care of your skin with high-quality products is commonly considered an act of wellness. Alternatively, you could use bath products, such as body wash and lotions & oils with calming or invigorating scents to improve your wellness.

You can also use products like candles, wax melts, incense, pillow mists or room fragrances to create a serene atmosphere that promotes personal wellness and relaxation.


Different fragrances for desired moods

Your life experiences and environment will dictate how you subconsciously respond to different scents, making your aromatherapy at least slightly different from anybody else’s routine.

However, some fragrances have been known to evoke a collective response, often due to societal norms. For example, a citrus smell can often provoke feelings of cleanliness and freshness, as it is used in many home cleaning products.

We’ve collated some of the primary fragrances to look out for in your wellness products that evoke particular emotions to help improve your state of wellness and promote mental wellbeing.


Fruity fragrances

Fruity fragrances like lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, orange, and lime can have an uplifting, energetic, and stimulating effect on your mood. If you're feeling sluggish during dark January days or even a mid-summer slump, a whiff of citrus can be the perfect pick-me-up.

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Marine musk

Scents derived from the sea, such as sea salt, can evoke a sense of calm and tranquillity for busy minds. Marine aromas can transport people to the clean and fresh scents of nature and bring a sense of peace and freedom that you can only get from the coast.

We recommend:

  • Davidoff Cool Water Woman Eau De Toilette: The quintessence of aquatic serenity, blending luscious aquatic top notes and cool citrus to recreate the peaceful, crisp atmosphere of ocean spray.

  • Louis Varel Extreme Marine Eau De Parfum: Captures the revitalising power of a coastal breeze, effortlessly blending crisp marine accords with an uplifting touch of tangy lemon and juicy bergamot. It transports the senses directly to the open sea, offering a refreshing and deeply calming escape for busy minds.


Woody scents

Characterised by rich, earthy scents, woody aromas include fragrances like sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli, birch and vetiver. These earthy scents evoke feelings of being cocooned and safe, leaving the wearer feeling grounded, deeply rooted or tapping into an inner strength. Vanilla can also provide similar feelings but with a sweet softness. These scents are ideal for battling mental exhaustion during challenging times.

We recommend:

  • Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Eau De Toilette: A timeless and sophisticated staple that anchors the mind with a robust woody base of grounding sandalwood, vetiver, and cedarwood. Blended with a comforting, warm touch of smooth vanilla and spiced cinnamon, it provides an empowering and cocooning embrace during challenging times.

  • YSL Libre Eau De Parfum Intense: Blends aromatic lavender from France with a warm, smoky, woody-ambery base of vetiver and smooth vanilla, providing a comforting embrace when battling mental exhaustion.


Floral aromas

Floral fragrances are not just for spring; they can uplift and bring calm year-round. Bring spring forward with the smell of fresh blossoms and bouquets to bring a sense of peacefulness, calmness and nostalgia, with the knowledge that the freshness of spring can be enjoyed no matter the season. With so many floral scents available, find one that best resonates with you, from clean white flower scents like jasmine, magnolia, white iris and neroli to more tropical scents like ylang-ylang and herbaceous scents.

We recommend:

  • Orientica Floral Rose Eau De Parfum: A luminous and delicate floral fragrance that reveals a lush, tranquil heart of rose and jasmine. It effortlessly captures the clean, peaceful essence of a bouquet to soothe and elevate the spirit all year round.

  • Ted Baker Woman Limited Edition Eau De Toilette: Opens with invigorating green tea and ginger before revealing a heart of delicate jasmine and soft lily—a peaceful floral composition that soothes the senses.


Fougère fumes

Fougère fragrances include scents like lavender, geranium, vetiver, bergamot and oakmoss. From the French meaning of 'fern', the scents in this category are deeply connected to nature, evoking anxiety relief and soothing the mind as if you're at one with nature or in the great outdoors.

We recommend:

  • Jimmy Choo Man Eau De Toilette: A classic, modern woody aromatic fougère that harnesses calming lavender, pink pepper, and patchouli to soothe the mind and reconnect you with nature.  

  • Cerruti 1881 Homme Eau De Parfum: Opening with an aromatic fougère-style trio of herbal lavender, bergamot, and juniper, this comforting fragrance anchors the mind with earthy depth and the feeling of wide-open spaces.


Aromas associated with happiness

Each person will have a specific scent that will trigger positive feelings. Whether it reminds them of a happy time or allows them to relax and unwind, every person is different. However, below we’ve outlined some of the most common scents that evoke happy emotions.

Scent

Why it Evokes Happiness

Our Recommendation

Citrus

Widely associated with cleanliness, vitality, and sunshine, zesty aromas stimulate positive energy and effortlessly dispel mental sluggishness.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau De Toilette - An iconic, sun-drenched celebration of South Italian summers that delivers an invigorating burst of Sicilian cedar and crisp green apple, instantly stimulating positive energy and awakening the senses.

Lavender

Renowned for its soothing and anxiety-relieving properties, lavender calms the nervous system, encouraging peaceful rest and a tranquil headspace.

Yardley English Lavender Eau De Toilette – An elegant, timeless fragrance centring on pure English lavender and clary sage for ultimate relaxation.

Vanilla

Reminiscent of cherished treats and warmth, vanilla creates a comforting, cosy atmosphere that naturally alleviates feelings of unease and stress.

Billie Eilish Eau De Parfum – A seductive gourmand featuring a creamy, comforting heart of vanilla, amber, and warm spices.

Freshly Cut Grass

Triggering memories of outdoor freedom and summer days, green fresh scents invigorate the mind and provide an instant, uplifting breath of fresh air.

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Eau De Parfum – A serene, herbaceous fragrance bursting with crisp green notes, rhubarb, and citrus that refresh and clear the mind.

Baked Goods

Edible gourmand aromas like coffee, cocoa, and caramel trigger feelings of indulgence, comfort, and safety through strong nostalgic ties.

YSL Black Opium Eau De Parfum – A bewitching floral gourmand featuring an energising black coffee accord softened by sensual vanilla.

Rosemary

This invigorating herbal scent is known to enhance alertness and clarity, melting away mental exhaustion to elevate your overall mood.

Versace Eros Flame Eau De Parfum – A deeply passionate and uplifting fragrance featuring noble notes of wild rosemary, Italian lemon, and black pepper.


Best scents for relaxation & energy boosts

If you're looking for perfumes to help improve your mental wellbeing, it’s good practice to start using these scents as part of a routine to create a positive association with them.

If you're struggling with feelings of unease and nervousness, you can use a perfume with lavender, chamomile, vanilla and sandalwood as the primary scents. Lavender and chamomile are soothing aromas that promote relaxation and reduce stress and anxiety. Sandalwood can have grounding effects on your mind and provide stress relief. The warmth of a vanilla perfume can create a cosy and inviting atmosphere if you're feeling anxious in a particular place.

If you're experiencing bouts of low mood, citrus perfumes can help boost your mood and energy levels. Jasmine can have a calming and uplifting effect on the mind. And if you associate rose scents with a positive memory, a rose perfume can also be mood-enhancing.


Browse wellness products at Beauty Base

Scents and fragrances can have a profound effect on your mood. Why not use them to improve your general wellness during a difficult spell of negative emotion? Use scents you have positive associations with to boost your mood or relax you after a long day.

Whether you use luxuriously scented skincare, perfumes that remind you of a happy memory or bath and shower products to relax and unwind with calming scents, discover the power of aromatherapy among the wellness products at Beauty Base today!

Shop fragrances for men and women in our perfume collection. Or, incorporate skincare for your face and body into your wellness routine, enriched with invigorating or calming fragrances.