Scents to make you happy

DISCOVER HOW FILLING YOUR HOME WITH THE RIGHT SCENT CAN IMPROVE YOUR MOOD AND LIFT YOUR SPIRITS

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Is there a particular high street store you make a point of visiting because it always smells amazing? Maybe you've found a signature scent for your home, or you're all about fragrance zoning to give each space in your home its own special mood? A beautifully scented home can lift our spirits, whether it's a waft of fragrance from a diffuser as we open the front door or the candle we light as we sink back into the bath.

‘The olfactory nerve is directly linked to the part of the brain that monitors memories and emotions. As such, scent affects mood, concentration, memory recall and our feelings. In fact, 75% of all emotions generated every day are due to smell,’ state the experts at Mood:Media.

Research shows that fragrance can evoke both positive and negative emotions and sensations, including irritation, stress, depression, apathy, sensuality, relaxation, stimulation and happiness. That's certainly heady stuff! We spoke to scent experts to find out which smells can give us a mood boost, one sniff at a time.

CAN SCENT REALLY MAKE YOU FEEL HAPPIER?