The most influential sense related to memory - especially long term memory - is the sense of smell. Many times when you smell something from your childhood - perhaps the scent of cinnamon - you are transported back to a Christmas day many years ago when that scent made a significant impact on your life in some way. Because of this, and very often subconsciously, a certain smell can put you in a particular mood. Maybe the scent of patchouli reminds you of when you were younger and full of energy and life. Why not capture that feeling again by providing yourself with that fragrance?
Custom scented candles can be perfect for turning a bad day into a better one. When you come home from work, light a custom scented candle that will let you forget the stresses of the day. What better way to do that than to remind your brain of a time when you weren't stressed out? If you remember a lilac tree that you smelled near your grandmother's house when you went to visit, then burn a custom scented lilac candle.
If you find yourself anxious and worried about one thing or another, try and remember a fragrance that reminds you of feelings relaxation and peace. If you find yourself feeling angry, think of a time when you were happy and content and what fragrance you would associate with that feeling. You'll be amazed at how well this works and how easy it is.
In recent years, food based fragrances have become very popular because for many people, the fragrance of certain foods is very comforting and can be very therapeutic. I can almost guarantee that any food you can imagine that might bring you comfort is available as a candle fragrance. There are fragrance companies that literally have thousands of fragrances available and some online candle companies will even take specific custom requests for a particular fragrance you may want in your candle.
Very few retail stores offer custom scented candles. However, in the online world, this is not as uncommon as you may think. When you shop for custom scented candles in a local shop that sells pre-made candles, it is unlikely you'll find what you're looking for it you want an uncommon scent. The only downside to shopping for these scented candles online is that, more often than not, you don't get to smell the fragrance before you buy it. However, a select few online candle shops have sample fragrance packages available for purchase.
All fragrances have different ways of affecting different people, but there are a few common scents that can have more-or-less the same effect on most everyone. Here is a very general list of some of the more common fragrances and the way they can affect your mood: For stress relief you might want to try lavender or vanilla. If you need a boost of energy, try pine, lemon or grapefruit. If you want to spark a romantic moment, try amber scents, sandalwood or jasmine.
Obviously, these are not rules that are set in stone. Each person is unique and thus each person will react differently to various custom scented candles. Simply find what scents work for you. Fragrance therapy or aromatherapy works. Using essential oils for aromatherapy is recommended but regular perfumes can also work as well in many situations.
For more information on custom scented candles, pillar candles, handmade soy candles, aromatherapy and essential oil candles, stop by Promethean Candle Boutique and learn all about our products.
