“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.”- Rachel Carson
With the monsoon in full swing now, we are all forced to spend even more time indoors. Being cooped up inside so much and with no reduction in the stress faced, we decided it would be best to introduce a range of fragrances that could magically transport you to the great outdoors, from the comfort of your home (hopefully, with a warm cuppa’ and a book in hand). So, our July June Fragrance of the Month collection is dedicated to nature and reconnecting with the outdoors for some much-needed detox from city life and stress (and from seeing so less of the outside world).
The Japanese have long been proponents of a practice known as 'Shinrin Yoku'-which translates to 'forest bathing' as a way of destress yielding profound mental and physical benefits. Forest bathing is nothing but going into forests and just immersing yourself in the atmosphere there, noticing everything about the way nature has been formed, and soaking in all the greenery, fresh air, sights and sounds-away from the busy urban life. Our fragrances for July attempt to recreat the scents of nature, leaning towards the deep, woody ones, in an effort to mimic the healing effects of being in narure- particulary in this climate where access becomes limited. To better aid you, they have been infused with higher concentration of essential oils proven to target stress and anxiety.
Meet our 2023 July Fragrance of The Month 3 Wick Scented Candles -
Tranquil Forest, Walk in the Woods, and Nature’s Hug.
1.Tranquil Forest is a fresh woody fragrance with notes like amalfi lemon, cypress, etc. The fragrance is your first step outside the confines of your walls into the wide outdoors. You are immediately refreshed and uplifted as you breathe it in as you begin to leave your worries behind and rejoice in the feeling of reconnecting with Nature. In addition, it is infused with mandarin orange, patchouli, and other essential oils. Light it when work becomes stressful and you feel like you are going crazy.
Fragrance Notes
- Top Notes: Amalfi Lemon, Mint, Pepper, Cypress, Rosewood, 0.25% Mandarin Orange Essential Oil
- Heart Notes: Rose, Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley
- Base Notes: Sandalwood, 0.90% Patchouli Essential Oil, 1.20% Cedarwood Texas Essential Oil, Musk, Oak moss, Amber
2.Walk in the Woods with its notes of anise, jasmine, incense, etc. produces a very warm and woody fragrance that is intense. Additionally, it is infused with pink grapefruit, lavender, and cedarwood essential oils that work together to bring alive the vivid scents you would expect while on a walk through the woods. As you breathe in the aroma, you will feel yourself slow down, just as you would when gazing round a trail in nature, taking in all the sights and smells. Next time you feel the adrenaline coursing through your veins forcing you to breathe fast and shallow, light up this beauty. It will pull you into the unhurried rhythm of nature.
Fragrance Notes
- Top Notes: Anise, 0.50% Grapefruit Pink Essential Oil, 1.60% Lemon Essential Oil, Lime, 0.60% Orange Essential Oil
- Heart Notes: 0.30% Rosemary Essential Oil, 0.50% Lavender Essential Oil, 1.30% Patchouli Essential Oil, 0.80% Geranium Egypt Essential Oil
- Base Notes: Sandalwood, 1.60% Cedarwood Texas Essential Oil, 0.50% Lavender Essential Oil, Incense, Jasmine
3.Nature’s Hug is more of an earthy-woody fragrance which works great at making you feel soothed. It features notes like petitgrain, cumin, vetiver, etc. along with essential oils like davana, cedarwood, black pepper, frankincense, etc. The aroma is meant to take you back to your childhood days playing in the woods nearby, getting acquainted with the scents of the earth and feeling like you belong! Light it whenever the monsoon blues creep over you.
Fragrance Notes
- Top Notes: Petitgrain, 0.30% Black Pepper Essential Oil, 0.14% Frankincense Essential Oil
- Heart Notes: 0.01% Davana Essential Oil, Cumin, 1.70% Cedarwood Texas Essential Oil, 0.14% Frankincense Essential Oil
- Base Notes: Sandalwood, 1.40% Patchouli Essential Oil, 1.70% Cedarwood Texas Essential Oil, Vetiver
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