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  Discover what top, middle and base notes mean in perfume and fragrance. Learn how to identify each layer, their differences, and popular scent examples.

Lavender is one of the top-known scents that have been used in many fragrances and oils, as a middle note the sweet and delicate scent is smelled instantly. It is a flowering plant in the mint and floral family with herbal and balsamic undertones, a genus of close to 50 known species. Besides being known for its scent, it is also identified by its color which is a light shade of purple that has been used as a color term since 1705. The lavender plant even traces back to ancient Egypt used as a bath additive, perfume, and freshening up. Since then, its therapeutic value has been used in oils, topical uses, and herbal tea.   Modern scientific findings  Much research and studies have been done in recent years on the wide range of benefits associated with the lavender plant. Lavender can be used to improve skin health, and mood disorders and boost sleep; potent with antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Here are some ways you can use lavender for its benefits:  Lavender is most used to aid with getting a restful night’s sleep, whether it is drinking tea or using our oil diffuser, it causes a sedative effect to relax your mind and body to sleep longer and wake up feeling refreshed.   The soothing power of the lavender aroma scent can be used as an antidepressant, proven to help with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress; promoting relaxation and decrease stress levels. Lavender can also be used to treat skin conditions and blemishes with its anti-inflammatory properties that eases the flare-ups of acne, eczema, and psoriasis. It is also used for wound healing and reducing the possibility of bacteria and infections.   Lavender as the scenting oil   Lavender is a versatile scenting oil that is commonly used in fragrance oils and perfumes in the aromatherapy world. The oil is extracted from the nectar of the plant and then distilled creating the fragrance oil. For safe usage, the fragrance oils should be used with a carrier oil, such as vanilla, lemongrass, and sweet oil and a scent diffuser to reap the benefits. Our Aroma360 scenting oils are high-quality scented oils that are free of chemicals and additives with diffuser oil blends that are 100% safe and contain no parabens, here are a few scenting oils that carry the lavender note:   Blue Moon   Across The Universe   Summer Breeze

The legendary oil of fragrances  The vanilla fragrance has been known in the scenting world for many years. The scent has been used to enhance the mood and ambiance of any space, hence one of its therapeutic properties is the aphrodisiacal effect. This recognizable fragrance has endless health benefits and is used for a variety of things such as regulating menstruation, reducing signs of depression and anxiety, and lowering blood pressure. Another major health benefit is that it contains antioxidant properties that aid in wound healing and help fight infections. A study on aromatherapy has shown that vanilla is ranked remarkably high in its stress-reducing capabilities and promoting relaxation.   What exactly is vanilla, and where does it originates from? Vanilla is a spice that is extracted from the orchids of vanilla. The tropical orchid is a long pod-like fruit which makes it an edible plant. It is enjoyed universally from baking to fragrances, carrying a very potent taste and scent. Vanilla was originally native to Central and South America, as well as, The Caribbean. The first people to have cultivated it was the Totonacs of Mexico. The Aztecs conquered the Totonacs in the 15th Century, which allowed them access to vanilla for the first time. They were the civilization that put it on the map by utilizing vanilla in their food and mixing it with cacao, pairing the two flavors together. Eventually, it made its way to Europe when the Spanish fought the Aztecs and brought it back home with them. Today, about 80% of the world’s vanilla comes from farms in Madagascar. Their locals continue to pollinate the orchids by hand and cure and dry the beans traditionally.   Goes Best With... Besides being paired with food, vanilla is a base note in fragrances which is normally paired with citrus, wood, and floral scents because of its rich, warm and sweet aromatic components. Here our a few of our scenting oils that contaims the vanilla notes and be sure to indulge in these therupetic benefits: Skyfall Nirvana Beach House  Explore our scent library for more scenting oils with the Vanilla notes!