When we were children and would return home to the smell of freshly baked cookies, we would instantly forget the long, tiring day we had at school. Now, as adults, we can feel our mood change for the better when we smell flowers that remind us of our childhood home or, for the worse, when we sniff a scent that takes us back to a bad day in our lives. It doesn’t just end there. According to aromatherapy, certain scents enhance mood, putting us at ease and calming our minds. This means we could smell a fragrance, which could put us in a completely different mood.
This is why many brands are creating fragrances that supposedly influence your feelings. This Includes Charlotte Tilbury’s collection of emotions and the celebrity-owned mood-enhancing fragrance line Addison Rae Fragrance.
Due to our linking certain scents with specific memories and the effect that some of those scents naturally have on us, we believe that fragrances with particular notes and accords can improve our moods. So, if you don’t have any bad memories with any of these fragrances, we’re sure that any of them will help you feel a little better on those gloomy days.
For Her:
1. Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Chanel |
| Best for | Women |
| Fragrance Family | Chypre Floral |
| Notes | Top Notes: Lemon, Cedar, and Citron Middle Notes: Water Hyacinth, Pink Pepper, and Jasmine Base Notes: White Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver, Teak Wood, Iris, and Amber |
| Release year | 2007 |
| Longevity | Over 4 hours |
| Projection | Strong |
| Perfumer | Jacques Polge |
Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche is a women’s chypre floral fragrance with woody and citrus accords. Ideal for daytime wear and summer, this scent can instantly put a smile on your face.
Eau Friche and Eau De toilette perfume concentrations are generally light and refreshing. Apart from that, this fragrance has a woody and musky base with a calming and grounding effect, making it an overall “good mood” perfume.
2. Burberry For Her Blossom EDT
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Burberry |
| Best for | Women |
| Fragrance Family | Floral Fruity |
| Notes | Top Notes: Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper Middle Notes: Peony and Plum Blossom Base Notes: Musk and Sandalwood |
| Release year | 2019 |
| Longevity | Over 6 hours |
| Projection | Strong |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian |
Her Blossom by Burberry will transform you into a land where spring is forever. This fruity scent is a fresh, musky floral with citrus notes in the opening.
Every time I wear this perfume, an image comes to mind: an open field of flowers, pink and yellow flowers, to be exact, with butterflies flying all around. All I can hear is peaceful silence. This perfume never fails to make me feel better on any given day.
For Him:
1. Valentino Uomo Born In Roma, Intense EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Valentino |
| Best for | Men |
| Fragrance Family | Oriental Vanilla |
| Notes | Top Notes: Vanilla Middle Notes: Lavender Base Notes: Vetiver |
| Release year | 2023 |
| Longevity | Over 8 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Antoine Maisondieu and Guillaume Flavigny |
Born in Roma Intense by Valentino opens with a vanilla note reminiscent of those cookies I was talking about earlier. This lavender in the heart is calming and easing. As for the vetiver in the base, it is earthy, smoky, and woody.
This version of Born in Roma has a simple composition from base to top, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t leave an impression. Born in Roma, Intense is a versatile fragrance that will put you in a better mood all year round.
2. Louis Breton L’Homme Parfum
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Louis Breton |
| Best for | Men |
| Fragrance Family | Chypre Fruity |
| Notes | Top Notes: Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Apple, and Pineapple Middle Notes: Rose, Dry Birch, Moroccan jasmine, and Patchouli Base Notes: Oakmoss, Musk, Ambergris, and Vanilla |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Longevity | Over 10 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Louis Breton |
L’Homme by Louis Breton is a best-seller for a reason. This citrusy, fresh chypre fragrance is loved by many. The citrus accords hit like a fresh, cold lemonade on a hot summer day. This accord transforms into an earthy, woody one as this enticing fragrance dries.
The main reason why L’Homme is a mood-lifting fragrance is this blend of fresh, fruity notes with warm and chypre notes. The patchouli note, in particular, gives a comforting feel that would put anyone in a better mood.
Unisex:
1. Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia Cologne
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Jo Malone |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Fragrance Family | Chypre Fruity |
| Notes | Top Notes: Pear and Melon Middle Notes: Freesia and Rose Base Notes: Musk, Patchouli, Rhubarb, and Amber |
| Release year | 2010 |
| Longevity | Over 8 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Christine Nagel |
English Pear & Freesia by Jo Malone is a cologne that would make a lovely signature perfume. The brand is known for its high-quality, unisex, long-lasting fragrances and colognes.
This cologne specifically strikes a chord with me. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there’s something about the overall scent of this perfume that always puts a smile on my face. I find Jo Malone colognes to generally have an uplifting effect no matter which one I choose to wear.
2. Faiz Niche Collection Sweet F9013 Extrait De Parfum
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Faiz Niche |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Fragrance Family | Oriental Floral |
| Notes | Top Notes: Saffron and Jasmine Middle Notes: Amberwood, Ambergris, and Hedione Base Notes: Fir Resin, Cedar, Sugar, Oakmoss, and Ambroxan |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Longevity | Over 10 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Faizal CP |
Last but not least, Sweet F9013 by Faiz Niche. This extrait de parfum stands out with incredible lasting power. This UAE-based fragrance brand offers a variety of fragrances, from woody to sweet, floral to leathery, to put you in all sorts of moods.
Sweet F9013 is one that I like to wear on long days with many errands to run. The sweet, amber floral scent stays with me all day and acts as a pick me up when I feel down midday.
Keep in mind that the scent of your home plays a significant part in affecting your mood throughout the day. Keep your home smelling fresh and comforting with these exceptional home fragrances.
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