Scent has the power to be both transformative and transporting, evoking past memories and buried emotions. From the rich, earthy smell of rain falling on dry soil (known as petrichor), to the comforting aroma of your favourite meal bubbling on the stove, or the perfume of a beloved relative, certain fragrances soothe our nervous system and lift our mood. In fact, certain scents can be so powerful that they’ve been used by aromatherapists for thousands of years to do everything from ease anxiety to promote better sleep.
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