Perfume and Your Mood
Most Used Natural Perfume Ingredients and Benefits
I keep a running list of ingredients I use the most. It can vary as new natural suppliers appear and environmental constraints make something 'unusable'. Here are my top 20 most used natural perfume ingredients and their benefits: Natural Perfume Ingredient Benefits Bergamot Uplifting and calming, helps to relieve anxiety and depression Cedarwood Grounding and calming, helps to relieve stress and tension Cinnamon Warming and comforting, helps to improve circulation and boost energy Clary Sage Relaxing and mood-lifting, helps to balance hormones and ease stress Frankincense Meditative and grounding, helps to reduce stress and anxiety Geranium Balancing and calming, helps to...
The Allure of Ylang-Ylang: An Exploration of the Mysterious Fragrance of the Tropics
Ylang-ylang, pronounced "ee-lang ee-lang," is a tropical flower that has been used for centuries in perfumery. It is known for its sweet, floral scent that is often described as exotic, sensual, and mysterious. As a perfumer, I have worked with ylang-ylang in many fragrance compositions, and in this post, I will share with you the secrets of this fascinating ingredient. The Origins of Ylang-Ylang Ylang-ylang is native to the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia. Its scientific name, Cananga odorata, means "fragrant cananga" and refers to the tree that produces the flower. Ylang-ylang flowers are delicate and pale...