There are days when we don't need productivity. We need steadiness, or comfort, or quiet.
Scent won't fix everything. But it can shift a room and sometimes that's enough.
Here's a simple guide I use myself in the studio.
🌧 When you feel overwhelmed
Everything feels loud. Your thoughts are racing.
Burn: Sorrento Sun or Greenhouse
Why: Warm, citrus rounded notes help settle the nervous system.
Ritual: Open a window slightly. Light the candle. Sit still for five minutes (no phones allowed).
🌙 When you can’t switch off at night
Your body is tired. Your mind isn't.
Burn: Before Bed or Deep Sleep
Why: Lavender and softer essential oils encourage slower breathing and lower stimulation.
Ritual: Light it 30-60 minutes before bedtime. Blow it out before going to sleep. Let the scent linger.
🌊 When you feel heavy or emotionally drained
Not sad, just flat.
Burn: Golden Orchard or Forest Rainstorm
Why: Citrus lifts gently without overwhelming. Rain notes feel cleansing, like opening a window after a storm.
Ritual: Tidy one small surface in your home while it burns. Reset the room, not your whole life.
🥐 When you need comfort
You want warmth, familiarity, something safe.
Burn: Banana Bread or Buttery Croissant
Why: Bakery scents activate memory and comfort pathways in the brain. They feel like home.
Ritual: Make a cup of tea. Sit down while it's still hot.
🌿 When you want to feel clear and steady
You need focus, not intensity.
Burn: I'd Rather Be In My Garden or I'd Rather Be A Mermaid
Why: Green and coastal notes feel expansive. They create space rather than filling it.
Ritual: Light it while you work, but only on one task.
❤️ When someone you care about is struggling
You don't know what to say.
Burn (for them): Inhale Power or Sundaze
Because sometimes a candle says: "I'm thinking of you" without asking them to explain anything.
If you still need help finding a scent then try out our quiz.
You don't need a special occasion to light something beautiful.
Sometimes the occasion is simply:
"I need it"