FLOWER POWER: HOW FLORAL FRAGRANCES LIFT ONE'S MOOD

A GUIDE TO BLOOMING SCENTS AND THEIR HAPPINESS-INDUCING EFFECTS

Floral scents

A bouquet of flowers may be a treat for the eyes, but nothing raises a smiler swifter than the sniff of a floral scent. (Smell is the strongest of the five senses, don’t you know.) Our olfactory sensors are linked to our emotions, and floral notes like jasmine, rose and lily are particularly effective mood enhancers. ​

But of course there are myriad ways to have one’s mood lifted, and an abundance of blooms with which to do it. Which petal shall we pluck first?

 

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FOR A FOCUSED MIND: JASMINE

 

One sniff of Jasmine’s sweet, intoxicating notes will sharpen the senses. Whether one seeks a burst of creativity or the clarity to make important decisions, find floral focus with this nuanced white bloom.

 

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FOR LUXURIATING: PEONY

 

The elegant presence of peony brings a sense of splendour to proceedings. This spring/summer flower’s light, slightly sweet fragrance evokes luxury and wellbeing. A spritz for special occasions, perhaps?

 

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So there you have it. For an instant mood boost, one must simply follow one’s nose to the nearest flower. Or perfume. Or candle. (We can help with the latter two.)​

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