The most comforting smell in the world is the one that brings you extreme peace and solace. After one hectic tiring day, all you wanna do is take a long hot bath with your favorite scented candle lit up and your favorite music. Well, that’s comforting to me.
But the comforting smell must be different for you, your friend, your family, and a person sitting in a small town in the remotest area of Ireland for instance.
The most common answers that you’ll find on the internet include the aroma from the kitchen when your mum is cooking your favorite dish, the fragrance of the baby oil while you’re massaging your 1-year-old, the petrichor from the first rain of the monsoon season, the delicious and calming scent from that ‘champagne toast’ scented candle you just got on a sale from Bath & Body Works, or the smell of gasoline or shoe polish that gives you that euphoric momentary pleasure.
Scientifically seen, the addiction to these comforting smells is because of the chemical composition of these products.
For e.g. the smell of petrol that gets you addicted to it is because of the presence of Benzene, a chemical compound, which has a sweet smell, bringing you back to smell more and more of it, while it numbs your nervous system and works as an anesthetic.
The most comforting smell in the world hence stays a very ambiguous topic. But the most comforting smell in the world is from essential oils and scented candles. They are so relaxing and unwinding, that they help you fall asleep.
According to scientists, 64 % of people around the world have had improved sleep quality just with the use of essential oils at night. Just putting 2-3 drops of your choicest essential oil on your pillowcase before going to bed can do wonders for you and your internal body.
So, what is the most comforting smell in the world? That will make you feel surreal and relaxed.
What kind of Aromatherapy will make you feel better?
Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils for therapeutic benefits. The olfactory nerves help transfer the smell to the olfactory cortex present in the cerebrum, at the base of the brain, on top of the two nasal cavities.
The work essential oils do is to numb the nerves and provide a sense of calmness and stillness after a long and tiring day.
How to use it?
- Either a Bath with a few drops of the Essential Oil,
- a message
- Or simply put a few drops on your pillowcase.
So, what is the most comforting smell in the world packaged up as essential oils?
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Lavender
Lavender essential oil has been proven to work most of the time for most people to improve sleep quality. I personally am a witness to the miraculous effects of Lavender Essential Oil. I Had once been to a spice plantation in Goa, India and I bought a Lavender Essential oil.
But I used it for the first time, just a few days ago when I couldn’t stop random thoughts from racing through my head. So, I just put a few drops of the oil on my pillow case and in the next few minutes, I was so relaxed and already feeling drowsy. I woke up so well-rested the next morning.
Lavender essence is mainly accredited for providing a break to the thoughts running through your head endlessly.
Vanilla
Vanilla essential oil is a very overrated yet underrated scent. It has that mild, sweet aroma, like that of a bakery. So it’s a value-for-money scent without the trouble of actually baking stuff. Most people consider it a very overpowering fragrance, but I personally find the sweetness to be just the right amount.
It has ultimate calming properties too, although not perfect for falling asleep you can definitely use it while you finish up your pending work in your room, or read while listening to some lofi- music. Just add a few drops and turn on your diffuser.
You can also use the oil by adding a few drops to your daily moisturizer or face cleanser. If you wanna smell just like your favorite bakery item, sprint and buy this off of amazon or your favorite shopping store.
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Suggested buy :
These are the two major scents that help you calm down your senses and your mind. But you can get a range of other variants of essential oils. Research your favorite notes and follow the lead of the best buys on various shopping sites. The best-rated ones can include Sandalwood, Jasmine, Aqua, Bergamot (Happiness ), Cinamon, Lemon, Tea Tree ( does wonders for the skin and senses ), Black Pepper, Rosemary, and Peppermint.
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Other comforting smells include the modified versions of the essential oils, which are scented candles. You must have heard people rave about Bath & Body Works products and especially candles. There was this phase on the internet, where all the influencers were buying and reviewing scented candles crazily. But they are not wrong because all of their candles are totally worth buying. But don’t be hasty and wait for the sale at B&BW because they offer really great deals throughout the year.
Two of the candles that I have personally used and can assure you of are :
Japanese Cherry Blossom
This candle is packed with soy wax and a blend of essential oils. Comes in beautiful red packaging with a designer gold lid. As per the producers, this candle is the equivalent of that little black dress in your closet and feels very feminine. They have lead-free quality wicks. I personally use the body mist of this exact same flavor.
NOTES: Pear, Japanese Cherry Blossom, and Sandalwood.
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Champagne Toast
Again a three-wicked candle, with a beautiful packaging of the candle container being covered in snowflakes. Champagne Toast, as the name suggests, is a beautiful room-filling fragrance that would make you want to raise your glasses.
I have heard close friends rave about this one. Therefore, I can completely assure you of this.
NOTES: Bubbly Champagne, Sparkling Berries, Sweet Orange with Natural Essential Oils.
Hurry! There are always some deals going on, for these candles. Don’t miss out. You’ll be tired but the list of these awesome candles will go on and on.
The power is in your hands now! What is the most comforting smell In the world for you?
Do comment down below and tell us what you think.
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