How to Choose Scents that Relax You and Inspire

Last Updated on December 29, 2017 by Ellen Christian

During this hectic time of year, I always have my eyes open for scents that relax you and inspire.  My mood and my energy level can all be influenced by the scents around me.  There are times I will go to my candle cupboard and light a candle with a certain scent just because I know I need a little help to get my head in the right place.  At the end of a crazy busy day, I need to relax because my mind is going about 500 miles a minute and I’ll get nothing done. This post contains affiliate links, and I will receive compensation if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.

Scents that Relax You and Inspire

While everyone has their own favorite scents, I have several that I return to over and over again because they work for me.  Sometimes, I use them in my bath and body products. Other times, I light a candle or use a linen spray. Sometimes I’ll diffuse essential oils in my diffuser. You can experiment with the scents that work best for you.  I try to keep my favorites on hand so they’re available when I need them.

Relaxing Scents

• Lavender
• Chamomile
• Sandalwood
• Neroli
• Almond
• Mandarin
• Patchouli
• Vetiver
• Ylang Ylang
• Bergamot
• Frankincense

Inspiring Scents

• Citrus
• Peppermint
• Jasmine
• Rosemary
• Basil
• Juniper
• Sage
• Eucalyptus
• Lemon

If you need a little bit of help with relaxation or inspiration, I encourage you to look for products that use these scents.  Experiment to find the ones that are best for you. While I enjoy a variety of essential oils, my go-to scents are Lavender, Chamomile, Citrus, and Peppermint. I almost always have some variety of these scents in my diffuser on my desk. What are your favorite scents that relax you?

Ellen Christian

Ellen is a busy mom of a 24-year-old son and 29-year-old daughter. She owns six blogs and is addicted to social media. She believes you can feel beautiful at any age and any size. She shares healthy, realistic beauty and fashion information geared toward women over 40. If you’d like to work together, email info@the-socialites-closet.com to chat.