Since the dawn of civilization, essential oil-based perfumes have been widely used for general well-being. Each essential oil has its own distinct aroma and personality, whether it be spicy, floral, woody, or fruity. Speaking of natural vs. synthetic scents, Pooja Nagdev, aromatherapist, beauty expert, and founder of Inatur, says: “Our olfactory system is polluted with synthetic scents and cheap fragrances. Natural fragrances have a distinct scent and are pure. Take the natural path It’s like changing our habits. Moving from fast food to whole foods. Pure essential oils give us a holistic experience.”
Think about it, for thousands of years, essential oils have been the real, original perfumes. Synthetic additives appeared with the development of marketing and commerce, and essential oils were reduced to a small percentage of bottled fragrance. “Recently, I realized that nature has the best for us, whether it’s in terms of food, beauty, or healthcare. This also applies to aromatherapy. Listed below are some of the essential oils that can be used as natural fragrances.
• Orange Flower
Neroli essential oil has a delicate sweet floral aroma with a citrus undertone. “It has a fresh, rosy scent. In modern perfumes, it is often used as a top note. This beautiful floral oil helps to maintain confidence by calming, relaxing, and uplifting the spirit,” says Nagdev.
• Lavender
The lavender essential oil has a wonderful aroma that can help you to relax. Anxiety, sadness, and conflict levels decrease with this fragrance. Its aroma improves mood and has been shown to calm and calm the nervous system. Lavender has anti-inflammatory and calming properties that can help treat headaches and migraines.
• Ylang-Ylang
The scent of ylang-ylang essential oil acts as an aphrodisiac. The extensive properties of this herb help reduce psychological stress and anxiety, as well as stimulate hormones that increase desire in both men and women. It also effectively helps lift your spirits and promote feelings of optimism and joy.
• The Flower
Rose Essential Oil (Damascus Rose and Rosa Centifolia) has a sweet, uplifting floral scent. Relaxes the nerves acting as an olfactory stimulant. The scent of rose essential oil energizes you and makes you feel relaxed.
• Sandalwood
Sandalwood oil has a balanced earthy scent that can help you relax and unwind. It is calming, relaxing, and helps in meditation and the opening of the chakras.