Circle Green’s Favorite Essential Oil Tip For The Home Featured On The REDFIN Blog

One of our best essential oil tips was just featured in the REDFIN blog article:
THE BEST SCENTS FOR YOUR HOME: 15 TIPS FROM THE PROS. The article includes a list of fragrant favorites from professional aromatherapists and candlemakers.
 
Check out tip #13, your lucky number for an easy, low-tech way to bring the power of scent to your home life in a natural way. Read the whole article of tantalizing oils and aromatic combinations here on the Circle Green blog or click here to hop over to the REDFIN blog.

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Aromatherapy 4-Piece Botanical Favorites Box Set 10ml Essential Oils

$39.95

Aromatherapy 4-Piece Botanical Favorites Box Set 10ml Essential Oils

Stock up and save. Botanical Favorites Box Set contains one bottle each of our four most popular single scent essential oils.

·     Blissful Brazilian Orange

·     Energizing Lemongrass

·     Pep-talking Peppermint

·     Relaxing Regal Lavender

The 4-pice box set contains more than an ounce of pure, full-strength essential oil. Diffuse them, blend them, add them to candles, shampoos, soaps and lotions.

Brazilian Sweet Orange Essential Oil

·     Botanical plant name: Citrus sinensis

·     Grows: Brazil South America 

·     Extraction process: cold pressed

This bright smelling oil has a gentle sedative effect, relaxing tension and easing insomnia, especially with children. Circle Green Brazilian Orange Essential Oil reinforces positive feelings and deepens relaxation.

Lemongrass Essential Oil

·     Botanical plant name: Cymbopgom Citratus

·     Grows: Guatemala Central America

·     Process of extraction: steam distilled

Diffuse alone as an aromatic standard of freshness or with other essential oils for a complex aromatic euphoria. The peerless pucker of Guatemalan Lemongrass compliments woodsy and herbaceous scents like cedar, patchouli frankincense and mint.

Yakima Valley Peppermint Essential Oil

·     Botanical plant name: Mentha piperita

·     Grown: United States, Washington State

Peppermint oil is an energizing essential oil. Plants in the mint family contain natural menthol that reduces mental fatigue and promotes clear thinking. Circle Green Yakima Valley Peppermint is one of our most popular oils due to its potent menthol properties and it reviving, minty fragrance.

French Lavender Essential Oil

•          Botanical plant name: Lavendula officinalis 

•          Grown: France

•          Process of extraction: steam distilled

Some of the popular uses reported by our customers for Circle Green French Lavender is as a remedy for headaches, depression, insomnia, irritability, and feelings of anxiety. French Lavender is also a top choice as an underarm deodorant.

See individual descriptions for more information on these premium perennial favorites.

Listing is for 1 set-of-four 10ml cobalt blue bottles of pure, natural, therapeutic grade essential oil. ( 1-each lavender, lemongrass, orange, peppermint)

Caution:

Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Be aware of possible skin sensitivity. Essential oils are extremely concentrated botanical extracts.

Directions for Use:

Diffuse: follow to product instructions

Spray bottle: 20-50 drops essential oil per 1-oz. of water

Topical treatment: 3-9 drops essential oil per 1-teaspoon of oil or lotion

Bath: 10 drops essential oil mixed into 2-oz. of milk (any kind) in a hot bath

Shower: 10 drops essential oil on a washcloth or sponge, steam activated aroma

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Yakima Valley Peppermint Essential Oil Mentha piperita

$6.95 - $16.95

Peppermint oil is an energizing essential oil. Plants in the mint family contain natural menthol that reduces mental fatigue and promotes clear thinking. Circle Green Yakima Valley Peppermint is grown in the rich soil of Washington State (where we live). Circle Green Peppermint essential oil has fresh-picked, herbal fragrance.

Properties

·     Cooling

·     Rejuvenating

·     Menthol

A soft tingling whiff can transport me to the low rolling hills of the Palouse in the summertime. In Washington State the scent of peppermint and spearmint can ride on the warm breeze all the way to the highway from the greens fields of herbs.

Yakima Valley Peppermint Essential Oil

·     Botanical plant name: Mentha piperita

·     Grown: United States, Washington State

It smells nothing like regular mint-flavored toothpaste, although adding a few drops to a small glass of water makes a wonderful mouth wash. Circle Green Yakima Valley Peppermint is one of our most popular oils due to its potent menthol properties and it reviving, minty fragrance.

Product Detail: your choice of either a 3.5-ml square glass bottle or 10-ml of pure essential oil in a blue glass bottle with a drip-top applicator.

Yakima Valley Peppermint Essential Oil Mentha piperita

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French Lavender Essential Oil Lavendula officinalis

$7.95 - $18.95

Lavender is one of the most beloved and versatile essential oils in the world. It is cleansing, calming, grounding, and strong. When it comes to soothing the soul of all things, Circle Green French Lavender is the purplest of purple.

Lavendula officinalis is a variety of Lavender preferred for its potency and complexity. The true herbal aroma of Lavender has the ability to calm the storms and wash away the pain of grief and stress. The name Lavender means “to wash” in the romance languages of Europe.

French Lavender Essential Oil Lavendula officinalis

Properties

·     Gentle

·     Calming

·     Cleansing

French lavender is as good to the body as it is to the soul. Add a drop of Circle Green French Lavender to your next moisturizing routine for a softening glow. Place a few drops on a folded cotton handkerchief and tuck into a pocket for an aura of freshness. Place under a pillow and with the linens for sweeter dreams.

French Lavender Essential Oil

•          Botanical plant name: Lavendula officinalis 

•          Grown: France

•          Process of extraction: steam distilled

Ad Circle Green French Lavender Essential Oil to a diffuser and imbue your space with pure, peaceful purple aromatherapy. The natural chemical constituents of Lavender essential oil have been shown time and again to calm the central nervous system.

Some of the popular uses reported by our customers for Circle Green French Lavender is as a remedy for headaches, depression, insomnia, irritability, and feelings of anxiety. French Lavender is also a top choice as an underarm deodorant.

Product Detail: your choice of either a 3.5-ml square glass bottle or 10-ml of pure essential oil in a blue glass bottle with a drip-top applicator.

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Pumpkin Spice Essential Oil Vanilla Nutmeg Cinnamon Oil Blend 10ml

$17.95

Pumpkin Spice Essential Oil Vanilla Nutmeg Cinnamon Oil Blend 10ml

Properties

·     Warming

·     Comforting

·     Relaxing

Pumpkin Spice Essential Oil is an autumn and winter-time favorite with an aromatic charm that lasts all year long. Vanilla, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg makes a warm welcoming blend that creates a comforting environment in any home. Perfect for diffusing and spray mists. 

 

Primary aromatic Ingredients

·     Vanilla

·     Nutmeg

·     Cinnamon

Find more insights into favorites uses and healing properties of the individual essential oils on their product pages.

Listing is for one 10ml cobalt blue bottle of a natural, therapeutic grade essential oil blend.

Exact recipes and formulas for Circle Green Essential Oil fragrance blends and perfume are kept confidential. Only your nose knows.  

Our Mission:

Our aim is to offer the same fine, natural products we enjoy in our own home with people like you. 

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Wenatchee Spearmint Essential Oil Mentha spicata

$7.95 - $17.95

Spearmint oil has strong, uplifting menthol aroma quite different than more widely used peppermint. Spearmint leaves are sharply pointed like its name “spicata” the spike. Both spearmint and peppermint contain natural menthol that promotes clear thinking by relieving stress, muscle tension and fatigue.

Properties

·     Sweet

·     Centering

·     Menthol

The roots of Wenatchee Spearmint Essential Oil grow in the rich soil of Washington State (where we live). In Washington State the scent of peppermint and spearmint can ride on the warm breeze all the way to the highway from the greens fields of herbs.

A soft tingling whiff can transport you to the low rolling hills of the Palouse in the summertime. Wenatchee Spearmint Essential Oil smells as sweet as spearmint chewing gum and freshens breathe even better.

Wenatchee Spearmint Essential Oil

·     Botanical plant name: Mentha spicata

·     Grown: United States, Washington State

·     Bugs hates it – kids love it

Spearmint is more gentle to the skin than Peppermint because it contains less menthol in its aromatic makeup. The Elves say spearmint smells like chewing-gum and peppermint like candy-canes. Try adding two drops to a small glass of water for a wonderfully fresh mouth wash. A single drop on the tongue will also do the trick.

Product Detail: your choice of either a 3.5-ml square glass bottle or 10-ml of pure essential oil in a blue glass bottle with a drip-top applicator.

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Australian Tea Tree Essential Oil Melaleuca Alternifolia

$7.95 - $18.95

Australian Tea Tree Essential Oil Melaleuca Alternifolia 10ml

·     Herbaceous

·     Disinfectant

·     Decongestant

Tea Tree Oil is well known for its healing properties and its anti-viral, antiseptic, analgesic, and anti-fungal attributes. Australian Tea Tree Essential Oil can be used to treat muscle aches and pains, arthritis, dermatitis, skin infections, dandruff, sweaty feet, athlete’s foot, dandruff, lice, colds, coughs, bronchitis and as a stimulant to the immune system.

The concentrated oil of the papery-barked Melaleuca alternifolia tree is so effective as a medicinal herb that is holds a place of standard issue for first-aid kits in Australia. We stock tea tree oil in our boo-boo-kits too and highly recommend keeping a bottle handy while on the road and at home.

Tea Tree and Lavender together can fix just about anything that ales you, and wards off most scary things that bite. Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil has a woodsy scent that blends well with lemongrass, mint and patchouli.

Circle Green Australian Tea Tree Essential Oil

·     Botanical plant name: Melaleuca alternifolia

·     Grows: Australia Southern Hemisphere

·     Extraction process: steam distilled from branches and leaves

Product Detail: your choice of either a 3.5-ml square glass bottle or 10-ml of pure essential oil in a blue glass bottle with a drip-top applicator.

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Lemon Grass Essential Oil Cymbopgom Citratus Lemongrass

$6.95 - $12.95

Lemongrass revitalizes the mind and body, relieves headaches, nervous exhaustion, jetlag and stress. Lemongrass is a cultivated wild aromatic grass, the same flavorful herb you will find in Thai and tropical dishes. Aromatic Lemongrass herbal tea is used as a cooling drink in hot weather and a tonic against feverish flu-like symptoms of all kinds. 

Properties

·     Cooling

·     Cleansing

·     Invigorating

Lemon Grass essential oil has the same natural fragrant ketones as fresh-pressed lemon oil without the phototoxicity of a cold-pressed citrus oil. Although Lemon is lovely, fresh and less expensive, the added safety factor of using non-citrus Lemongrass essential oil compared to its cold-pressed counterpart is well worth it to the Elves.

It’s sharp herbaceous scent contains natural chemical that repel insects. Mix 20-drops Lemongrass essential oil with 2-oz. Hydrogen peroxide for a foot and shower spray that helps prevent the spread of athlete's foot and other fungal infections. Topical use tones and brightens the complexion, cleanses pores, and improves poor circulation.

Diffuse alone as an aromatic standard of freshness or with other essential oils for a complex aromatic euphoria. The peerless pucker of Guatemalan Lemongrass compliments woodsy and herbaceous scents like cedar, patchouli frankincense and mint.

Circle Green Lemongrass Essential Oil

·     Botanical plant name: Cymbopgom Citratus

·     Grows: Guatemala Central America

·     Process of extraction: steam distilled

Our Mission:

Our aim is to offer the same fine, natural products we enjoy in our own home with people like you.

Product Detail: your choice of either a 3.5-ml square glass bottle or 10-ml of pure essential oil in a blue glass bottle with a drip-top applicator.

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Brazilian Orange Essential Oil Citrus Sinensis Sweet Orange

$6.95 - $12.95

Brazilian Sweet Orange is a joyfully juicy solution for stress. The power of its sunny fragrance outshines anxiety, depression, and boosts overall immune function. Love, love, love it paired up with Vanilla and Pumpkin Spice.

Brazilian Sweet Orange Essential Oil Properties

·     Sunny

·     Cleansing

·     Optimistic

Mix 20-drops Brazilian Sweet Orange Essential Oil in a 1-oz. spray-bottle of water. Mist liberally as you dance through the house, floating on the positive chi-force of full ripe fruity happiness. Diffuse in car and office to keep on task and whistle while you work.

Circle Green Brazilian Sweet Orange Essential Oil

·     Botanical plant name: Citrus sinensis

·     Grows: Brazil South America 

·     Extraction process: cold pressed

This bright smelling oil has a gentle sedative effect, relaxing tension and easing insomnia, especially with children. Circle Green Brazilian Orange Essential Oil reinforces positive feelings and deepens relaxation.

Our Mission:

Our aim is to offer the same fine, natural products we enjoy in our own home with people like you. 

Product Detail: your choice of either a 3.5-ml square glass bottle or 10-ml of pure essential oil in a blue glass bottle with a drip-top applicator.

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Madagascar Vanilla Bean Essential Oil Vanilla Planifolia 10ml

$19.95

Madagascar Vanilla Bean Essential Oil Vanilla Planifolia 10ml

·     Complex

·     Mellowing

·     Euphoric

Madagascar Vanilla Bean Essential Oil by Circle Green is a natural, aromatic oil made from the fragrant cured fruit of the Vanilla Orchid flower. Diffuse low, lingering fragrance of Madagascar Vanilla for a sensual and relaxing Aromatherapy experience.

The sweet, soft, mildly euphoric vibration of Circle Green Madagascar Vanilla binds and blends other scents together without overpowering them. Vanilla bean blends well with Patchouli, Rose, and Ylang Ylang, Try diffusing it with citrus and spice for a bit of added bliss.

Circle Green Madagascar Vanilla is the secret super star of our ever-popular Pumpkin Spice Blend. Add a touch of full strength Vanilla oil to pulse points along with your favorite perfume and you may be pleasantly surprised.

Circle Green Madagascar Vanilla Essential Oil

·     Botanical plant name: Vanilla planifolia

·     Grows: Madagascar

·     Extraction Method: oil infusion  

Listing is for one 10ml cobalt blue bottle of pure, natural, therapeutic grade essential oil. 

Caution:

Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Be aware of possible skin sensitivity. Essential oils are extremely concentrated botanical extracts. Dilute or diffuse before use.

Disclaimer:

Information offered by Circle Green on our websites, in our articles, blogs, and podcasts and other media are for educational purposes only. Circle Green makes no medical claim, no psychological claim, nor intends to diagnose or treat medical conditions. Links to external sites are for informational purposes only.

Statements concerning the health benefits of essential oils have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information put forth concerning our products is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Our aim is to offer the same fine natural products we enjoy in our own home with people like you.

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Green Thieves Oil 10ml Sanitizing Deodorizing Antimicrobial Pure Essential Oil Blend

$18.95

Green Thieves Oil is a potent, ancient recipe of botanical and spiritual protection. The “Thieves’ Oil” recipe dates back to the fall of Rome and the plagues of the middle ages.

 

At the time only outlaws and herbalist knew which herbs contained healing properties and how to apply the fire and heat of certain spices to fight infection. Now the knowledge is yours.

 

Essential Oil Blend Features

·     Strong Antimicrobial

·     Cleansing

·     Fiercely Fresh Scent

 

The essential oils contained in Green Thieves Oil blend are a well-noted mix of antibacterial fungicides and broad-spectrum antimicrobial constituents. The silvery sweep of herbs enhance the health giving properties of this fresh spicy infusion. We use Lime instead of traditional Lemon for extra strength & zest.

 

Green Thieves Oil is a blend of pure essential oil.

·     Essential Oil Of Cinnamon

·     Essential Oil Of Clove

·     Essential Oil Of Eucalyptus

·     Essential Oil Of Lime

·     Essential Oil Of Rosemary

 

Can a complex oil of overlapping herbs, citrus, and spice ward off the dangers of the modern world? The short answer: yes!

 

Green Thieves Oil offers an aromatic aura of protection made of millions of fresh-scented spicy molecules with herby Rosemary and Eucalyptus. Every whiff of this fortifying blend is a prayer from the past, intoned today with well wishes for a healthy future.

Listing is for one 10ml cobalt blue bottle of pure, natural, therapeutic grade essential oil.

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Rosemary Essential Oil Pure Natural Rosmarinus officinalis Essential Oil

$14.95

Rosemary’s pine-needle like leaves are fragrant, flavorful and filled with benefits for natural wellness. Rosemary is a familiar herb in the garden, kitchen, and tops the list as one of the Mediterranean’s oldest herbal secrets for haircare and natural beauty. In shampoo, it stimulates growth, enhances the color of dark hair, reduces split ends and static electricity. Rosemary decongests both the respiratory system and the skin complexion.

­­Essential Oil Features

·    Anti-microbial

·    Singular Focus

·    Strong Herbal Scent

Used as an herbal remedy Rosemary stimulates circulation, relieves mental fatigue, and eases muscular tension. Rosemary essential may be too strong to use during pregnancy. Instead of Rosemary essential oil, we recommend using her Lavender essential oil, Rosemary’s “little sister” for new moms and moms-to-be.

­­Essential Oil Profile

·     Botanical plant name: Rosmarinus officinalis

·     Grown in: Spain

·     Extraction method: steam distilled 

·     Blends well with: citrus, lavender and spice scents

Product Detail: your choice of either a 3.5-ml square glass bottle or 10-ml of pure essential oil in a blue glass bottle with a drip-top applicator.

Rosemary Essential Oil Pure Natural Rosmarinus officinalis Essential Oil, this essential oil is one of the key ingredients in the best “anti-plague” formula of all times, the Thieves Oil Blend.

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The Best Scents for Your Home: 15 Tips from the Pros

Smell can play a huge role in influencing our mood. Just as certain paint colors can impact the way you perceive a room, fragrances can instantly elevate and set the room's tone. While many of us turn to candles, diffusers, and scent machines to waft aromas throughout our living spaces, there are some scents that are best suited for different parts of the home. To help kick off your home fragrance journey, we reached out to experts from Denver, CO, all the way to Regina, SK, to get their recommendations and best tips on how to make your house smell amazing.
​Here are the best scents to use in different spaces throughout your home...

The best scents for the living room: neutral with hints of freshness and warmth
1) Comfy and cozy or fresh and clean. Diffusing ultra comforting and stress relieving essential oils like Geranium, Frankincense, or Clary Sage will create a cozy and relaxing environment for your living room. You can also try a fresh and clean combo of purifying and invigorating essential oils like Ravintsara, Peppermint, Lemon, or Grapefruit to a diffuser in your entryway to elevate the mood and welcome your guests. -Topsy Blends

2) Destress with relaxing coniferous essential oils. Forest bathing is the Japanese practice of relieving stress by spending time immersed in the sounds and scents of nature. If you’re not able to escape the urban jungle for a trip to the forest, bring the relaxing scents of the outdoors in by diffusing coniferous essential oils such as juniper, pine, spruce, fir, and cypress in your home. Breathe deeply and imagine yourself bathed in the fresh forest air. -Shannon Bachorick

3) Soft lavender, woodsy sandalwood, or warm vanilla. Want to turn your home into a zen, aromatic haven but have kids running the roost? Open a tub of Aroma Dough for your little ones infusing your home with rich, relaxing natural aromas of soft lavender, woodsy sandalwood, or warm vanilla. As the kids squeeze the playdough – the natural essential oils are infused into the air, bringing your home the zen you "knead". -Aroma Dough

4) Incorporate versatile and refreshing lemongrass scents. Feeling anxious or on-edge? The scent of lemongrass can help calm your nerves, release tension, and reduce anxiety. Lemongrass candles have a light, refreshing fragrance similar to fresh lemons or limes and blends well with other soothing scents like chamomile, lavender, rosemary, and eucalyptus. -National Candle Association

5) Bring the outdoors in by using scents that remind you of your favorite outdoor places. Scent is directly connected to memory and emotion, so bring back the memories of salty waves and sandy toes with scents like Ocean Driftwood and Sunny Daze. -Connect’d Candles

The best scents for the kitchen: bright citruses and cozy spices
6) For sanguine and choleric types - a blend of sage, chamomile, or ylang-ylang would help relax, while melancholic and phlegmatic individuals would use rosemary, coffee, ginger, and eucalyptus. Aside from helping with your temperament, scents tend to evoke subconscious memories that we are seldom aware of. The cinnamon blend will most likely bring up childhood memories, while the Christmas tree and birch will most likely set your mood for holidays. When it comes to picking the best scents for your home that can perfectly fit one's desired objectives and individual preferences, you have to keep in mind that general rules are more for guidance than for strict following. Exploring oneself through scents may help establish a unique relationship with them that lasts a lifetime and fill in any temperaments' shadows or even downfalls of life's roller coasters. -Hazelwood Soap Co.

7) Scent, emotion, and memory are deeply and intricately intertwined, which is why the rich scent of ginger and cloves brings back precious moments of coziness. It's a reminder of the start of a new chapter while watching the moody weather outside bundled up with loved ones indoors. And since so many autumn memories are created in the kitchen, what better place to ignite a pumpkin spice latte candle? - Kobi Co.

8) Lemon essential oil is one of the most versatile oils in your kitchen. Not only does it have antibacterial properties, but its fresh fragrance can freshen up any room. Lemon oil also has many uses for cleaning, such as removing dirt and grime from kitchens or multipurpose sprays that are great at getting rid of grease on a stovetop. -Vinevida

The best scents for a bedroom: woody and relaxing florals 
9) Unwind with woody and musky scents. Create a calm, safe, and sensual bedroom atmosphere with earthy tones like Sandalwood, Ozone, or Amber. These woodsy, sometimes musky, fragrances are calming and comforting and inspire positivity to help you feel better instead of just making you drowsy. We recommend our Black Sea or Tobacco & Bay Leaf candles. -Mountain City Candles

10) My most recommended scents are lavender and jasmine. When you choose a scent to use in your bedroom, whether you use candles, mist, or diffusers, you want to ensure that these fragrances help you rest and relax to have a better quality sleep. - House Fragrance

11) Soft amber or black currant. Introducing the warm hues of amber or the floral and woody notes of black currant into a space offers a surprisingly soft bouquet perfect for evoking a tranquil mood. These notes, especially when blended, bring a harmonious aura to the room embodying peace and repose. -Blue Jar Candle

12) Calming, neutral, and earthy scents are essential for grounding yourself in your space. Bamboo, Coconut, and Pacific Woods are great options for turning your bedroom into your personal retreat and are gentle enough that everyone can enjoy them. -Unhinged Craft Candles

13) Incorporate dry diffusing essential oils in eucalyptus, cedar, or lavender for a relaxing oasis. Dry diffusing is one of the sweetest, safest, and simplest ways to enjoy the aroma of essential oils. The scent releases naturally: no heat, no power source, or special equipment required. A folded handkerchief with 6-drops of Eucalyptus oil tucked in your pocket makes a pleasant reminder to breathe deeper. Sweeten the bathroom with cedar, soften the mood with lavender under the pillow, or frost and freshen your shoes with a drop of cooling peppermint. Virtually any absorbent medium such as fabric or paper will do but beware that oils can stain. -Circle Green

14) Try a blend of lavender and white tea. Hard day? Grab your favorite book, light your bedroom candle, get cozy in your favorite soft plush blanket, and enjoy the relaxing "Serenity" aroma. It’s the perfect blend of lavender and white tea, ideal for creating a serene environment. -Petals & Wicks

15) To set the perfect mood for your bedroom, think of fragrances in 3 categories: relaxing, romantic, or refreshing. For romance, try jasmine, amber, or sandalwood. For relaxation, try bergamot, lavender, or chamomile. For refreshing, try eucalyptus, mint, or vetiver. The best scents for the bedroom are going to be different from the scents you'd use in the kitchen or other shared spaces in your home, so it's important to consider the mood you're trying to set in each space. -Candelaria Candles
Originally published by Redfin