Self Care January- Mood Boosting Perfumes

Give someone the right fragrance and they can take on the world! The power of scent can sometimes be underestimated, but aromatherapy has been used for centuries. Some scents can have a great effect on your mood, which is why you should never leave the house without a spritz of your favourite perfume or aftershave.

Your sense of smell is very closely linked to the part of the brain that is responsible for emotion and memory. With that in mind, here are some of the best mood-boosting scents from Valley of Roses and what fragrances you can find them in. 

Citrus

Citrus scents are incredibly popular in the world of fragrance, and they lend themselves to both men's and ladies scents. Citrus scents can be very motivating- giving you an instant energy kick.

Some citrus smells can be de-stressing, such as the clean, fresh scent of lemon. You will usually find most citrus fragrances are men’s aftershaves but there are some deliciously citrus ladies fragrances too!

#383 Inspired by Cacharel Yes I Am is one of our favourite hidden gems for ladies. This perfume is citrus & sweet all in one fabulous cocktail of femininity. If you’re a fruity scent lover- this is an excellent grab. In the top note alone there is mandarin orange, bergamot and lemon. 

For men, #110 Inspired by Issey Miyake boasts very unusual and rare materials in order to create perfumes that evoke the sense of timeless freedom and serenity. Fresh, and sporty scent suitable for men of all ages. In the top note we have lemon, bergamot, lemon verbena and mandarin! A citrus feast for the scenes. 

Jasmine

Jasmine is a beautifully aromatic scent with a delicate, sweet smell. It is known for being a calming as well as optimistic scent, perfect for making you feel a little more positive. Jasmine oil is often used as a natural anti-depressant. It also been said to be an aphrodisiac. 

Jasmine can be found in a lot of oriental and floral fragrances, mostly in women’s perfume as it can be quite a feminine scent.

For an easy-to-wear, floral fragrance for every occasion, #382 Inspired by Gucci Bloom is created with natural jasmine combined with tuberose for a powdery, fresh perfume. Authenticity is woven through qualitative, highly concentrated natural ingredients. Notes blossom out like a concentration of flowers, the unique expression of the new to the world ingredients, brings a new olfactory experience. Natural Tuberose absolute harvested from India is interlaced with natural Jasmine absolute. Jasmine bud extract obtained through an exclusive method of co-extraction that blends a natural quality of jasmine and captive molecules to impart a fresh green and petal scent on the skin.

Lavender

This essential oil has calming properties that help control emotional stress. Lavender has a soothing effect on nerves and can relieve nervous tension and depression as well as treat headaches and migraines. It's an instant mood boost for dull, January days. 

 #533 Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent Libre is just WOW! This perfume is amazing for any occasion and is sure to get you many compliments. Lavender gives the fragrance an edge and a calm note to harmonise with the screeching fresh notes of the orange and bitter black currant. This distinctive fragrance is sure to be your new favourite.