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Not all citrus smells the same — bergamot wakes up a kitchen, orange warms a living room, and amber-citrus makes an entryway feel considered. Here's which citrus note fits which room, mood, and format.

The best candle scents for studying combine citrus for clarity and cedarwood for sustained concentration. This guide breaks down four Aroma360 candles — November Rain, California Love, My Way, and Black Velvet — by scent profile and session type, so you can match the right fragrance to the way you work.

Citrus, the note like no other   The citrus notes wear many different hats in the scenting industry as a fragrance, it has been used in a lot of essential oils, cleaning products, and perfumes. The depth and complexity of the fragrance have many variations that contribute to its powerful crisp and clean scent, with a wide range of different olfactory notes. The fragrance is characterized by its zesty and fresh notes that are primarily best for the spring and summer seasons. The obvious fruits known in most scents are sweet orange as well as bergamot, lemons, and grapefruit. You can instantly smell the vibrant and enchanting blend of the citrus scent as a top note when you diffuse.    The Citrus olfactory family   Citrus is representative of a uniquely large family of highly volatile scents. The very first appearance of the citrus fragrance was as early as 1370, with a perfume called “Queen of Hungary Waters.” It was first created for Queen Elizabeth I of Hungary and is believed to have contained notes of rosemary, sage, cedar, and bergamot. What is interesting about this fragrance was that it was the first alcohol-based perfume in all of Europe and is considered the first modern perfume ever produced. Bergamot is known to be a perfumer’s favorite note and is commonly used in the citrus family, being a hybrid of lemon and bitter orange. Most citrus notes are paired with spicy, woody, and floral notes. Some other main distinctive fruits used are clementine, yuzu, citron, and verbena, that are all dynamic notes.    Fun Fact: The oldest perfume is still in production, which dates back to 1533 and is called “Acqua di Colonia,” with its main note being citrus.    What is so great about Citrus?  Besides being the vibrant top note, the citrus note illuminates any scent and brings out its freshness. Scenting with citrus has a highly beneficial effect on our minds and other health benefits such as supporting your immune system. It is proven to reduce stress, while uplifting and boosting your energy levels. The invigorating scent is versatile and effective, being the most popular scent in the use of aromatherapy. It is the perfect scent to diffuse in the morning to kick start your day, plus it leaves your home or business feeling fresh and clean. Diffuse a bottle of our scenting oils that has a burst of citrus this summer and feel the sunshine from inside out while staying cool using our HVAC scent diffusers to scent!     Here is a few of our scents that carries the citrus fruits in their top notes:  24K Magic  Sunrise Eternal Sunshine

The legendary oil of fragrances  The vanilla fragrance has been known in the scenting world for many years. The scent has been used to enhance the mood and ambiance of any space, hence one of its therapeutic properties is the aphrodisiacal effect. This recognizable fragrance has endless health benefits and is used for a variety of things such as regulating menstruation, reducing signs of depression and anxiety, and lowering blood pressure. Another major health benefit is that it contains antioxidant properties that aid in wound healing and help fight infections. A study on aromatherapy has shown that vanilla is ranked remarkably high in its stress-reducing capabilities and promoting relaxation.   What exactly is vanilla, and where does it originates from? Vanilla is a spice that is extracted from the orchids of vanilla. The tropical orchid is a long pod-like fruit which makes it an edible plant. It is enjoyed universally from baking to fragrances, carrying a very potent taste and scent. Vanilla was originally native to Central and South America, as well as, The Caribbean. The first people to have cultivated it was the Totonacs of Mexico. The Aztecs conquered the Totonacs in the 15th Century, which allowed them access to vanilla for the first time. They were the civilization that put it on the map by utilizing vanilla in their food and mixing it with cacao, pairing the two flavors together. Eventually, it made its way to Europe when the Spanish fought the Aztecs and brought it back home with them. Today, about 80% of the world’s vanilla comes from farms in Madagascar. Their locals continue to pollinate the orchids by hand and cure and dry the beans traditionally.   Goes Best With... Besides being paired with food, vanilla is a base note in fragrances which is normally paired with citrus, wood, and floral scents because of its rich, warm and sweet aromatic components. Here our a few of our scenting oils that contaims the vanilla notes and be sure to indulge in these therupetic benefits: Skyfall Nirvana Beach House  Explore our scent library for more scenting oils with the Vanilla notes!

 

 

California Love is a magnificent scent combines the freshness of green tea with the energizing effect of lemongrass. A soft floral jasmine and lily accord give this green tea lemongrass scent a beautiful finish.   Order yours HERE today!