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Citrus, the note like no other   The citrus notes wear many different hats in the scenting industry as a fragrance, it has been used in a lot of essential oils, cleaning products, and perfumes. The depth and complexity of the fragrance have many variations that contribute to its powerful crisp and clean scent, with a wide range of different olfactory notes. The fragrance is characterized by its zesty and fresh notes that are primarily best for the spring and summer seasons. The obvious fruits known in most scents are sweet orange as well as bergamot, lemons, and grapefruit. You can instantly smell the vibrant and enchanting blend of the citrus scent as a top note when you diffuse.    The Citrus olfactory family   Citrus is representative of a uniquely large family of highly volatile scents. The very first appearance of the citrus fragrance was as early as 1370, with a perfume called “Queen of Hungary Waters.” It was first created for Queen Elizabeth I of Hungary and is believed to have contained notes of rosemary, sage, cedar, and bergamot. What is interesting about this fragrance was that it was the first alcohol-based perfume in all of Europe and is considered the first modern perfume ever produced. Bergamot is known to be a perfumer’s favorite note and is commonly used in the citrus family, being a hybrid of lemon and bitter orange. Most citrus notes are paired with spicy, woody, and floral notes. Some other main distinctive fruits used are clementine, yuzu, citron, and verbena, that are all dynamic notes.    Fun Fact: The oldest perfume is still in production, which dates back to 1533 and is called “Acqua di Colonia,” with its main note being citrus.    What is so great about Citrus?  Besides being the vibrant top note, the citrus note illuminates any scent and brings out its freshness. Scenting with citrus has a highly beneficial effect on our minds and other health benefits such as supporting your immune system. It is proven to reduce stress, while uplifting and boosting your energy levels. The invigorating scent is versatile and effective, being the most popular scent in the use of aromatherapy. It is the perfect scent to diffuse in the morning to kick start your day, plus it leaves your home or business feeling fresh and clean. Diffuse a bottle of our scenting oils that has a burst of citrus this summer and feel the sunshine from inside out while staying cool using our HVAC scent diffusers to scent!     Here is a few of our scents that carries the citrus fruits in their top notes:  24K Magic  Sunrise Eternal Sunshine

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

February 18th is National Drink Wine Day! The list of health benefits that accompanies wine seems to be ever-growing. Recently we’ve learned that wine can not only help reduce the risk of blocked arteries, but it can also improve brain function. Thus, giving people a few more reasons to have their wine and drink it too. The new it trend, however, is pairing your wine with the right essential oil and fragrance to make your wine drinking that much more enjoyable. So many people are raving about diffusing certain scents will enrich the taste of the wine. Here’s a short guide to help you pair your wines this weekend: Full-bodied and oaky red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot will taste amazing with cedarwood, leather, and fir needle scent notes floating in the air. Try it out with our fragrances My Way and Renegade. Medium and lighter bodied red wines like Pinot Noir will taste best with notes of rose, jasmine, and geranium filling your nose. Have a glass with our Desert Rose, Kiss by A Rose or Endless Love fragrance oils. Next time you have a medium to full-bodied white wine like Chardonnay pair it with caramel lemon scents. Try it out one of these three beautiful lemon infused oils: Beautiful Day, All of Me and Escapade. Medium bodied white wines like Sauvignon Blanc are best complemented by scents with honeydew melon or minty notes. Try our Wake Me Up next time you’re sipping to enhance the taste. Light bodied white wines like Riesling and Moscato tend to pair excellently with fruity scents like sweet orange, tangerine, and pink grapefruit. Our fragrances California Love, Hawaiian Sunset and Dancing Queen would be perfect.

We get so many questions about what exactly is an essential oil so we thought it would be great to explain. An essential oil is a volatile liquid that is extracted through the process of distillation from the seed, root, bark, stem, leaf, fruit, flower, resin or wood of a plant. In literal terms, essentials oils are the ultra-concentrated essence of that plant. Once extracted, these oils can then be used for inhalation, ingestion, absorption and for creating all kinds of products. These oils have a lot of health benefits. The are delicate so they should never be heated. Using them with a cold air diffuser will provide the best results!!

Fun Fact - Eucalyptus has been shown to open up the airways which allows deeper breathing. Try incorporating it into your workout or your yoga practice and notice the difference.

   

 

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