Humans are sensitive beings, and our emotions are linked to many factors that come into play in our daily lives. One such factor closely related to our emotional state is our sense of smell. Scents and fragrances can severely impact how we feel and change our moods for the better or the worse.

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The Incredible Link Between Fragrance and Emotion

August 07, 2020 | 3 MIN READ
Humans are sensitive beings, and our emotions are linked to many factors that come into play in our daily lives. One such factor closely related to our emotional state is our sense of smell. Scents and fragrances can severely impact how we feel and change our moods for the better or the worse.
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Can scents and fragrances significantly influence our emotions, both positively and negatively?

The Role of the Limbic System in Emotions and Olfaction

The limbic system, a deep and ancient part of our brains, is thought to be the area of the brain that controls our emotions. Interestingly, the limbic system is directly linked to our olfactory system or the body parts that help us detect and interpret smells. The limbic system is the first part of our brains to receive information from our noses and quickly respond to a particular emotion.

The Swift Emotional Impact of Scents on the Limbic System

The limbic system's response to scents is so fast that we often feel the emotional reaction to the scent before our minds can even process it. Imagine, for example, smelling something that reminds you of a warm apple pie, just like the ones your grandmother used to make. When you smell the scent, your limbic system instantly recognizes it as pleasant, making you feel happy without remembering your grandmother's apple pie or knowing what you are smelling.

The Influence of Fragrance on Mood and Attraction

With fragrance playing such an essential role in our lives, it shouldn't be surprising to learn that perfume and cologne can alter your mood. Wearing a particular scent can make you more (or less) attractive to specific people. Certain scents may make you feel warm and cozy, while others may make you feel subconsciously worried or stressed.

Uplifting Your Mood with the Right Scents

Once you know which scents make you feel the best, it is easy to find fragrance options that uplift and brighten your mood. If, for example, the smell of oranges makes you happy, you should look for fragrances that include notes of orange and other citrus fruits like lemon, grapefruit, and bergamot. Once you experience the power of your mood being uplifted by a quick spritz of fragrance on a bad day, you'll truly begin to understand the incredible link between fragrance and emotion.

Discover Your Perfect Scent at Perfumania!

At Perfumania, we have so many fragrance options to choose from that you are guaranteed to find one that will make you feel fantastic. Where to get started? Check out our best-selling fragrances today to see what scents make others super happy!

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