The Mood-Altering Power of Scent

Lifestyle

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Feb 16

Scent has the power to shift how we feel - often before we’re even aware it’s happening. That’s because fragrance is processed in the same part of the brain that governs memory and emotion. So the right scent doesn’t just smell good - it feels good too. 

Scent can energise, soothe, restore, or sharpen. Harness the power with home scents that do more than just perfume the air. Our Alchemy collection is a line of functional fragrances designed to work with your mood and mindset. 

The Smart Scent Switch

Fragrance is one of the quickest ways to transform your state-of-mind. A single inhale can send signals to the limbic system (the brain’s emotional command centre), triggering feelings of comfort, clarity or calm. That’s why citrus can spark focus, Lavender can slow a racing mind, and certain scents can instantly transport you to a memory or moment. When used with intention, scent becomes a tool - not just for the home, but for your headspace too.

Fragrance With Feeling

Interior design often focuses on what we see - textures, shapes, colours. But what about what we feel? Scent is the invisible layer that can make a room feel uplifting or restorative. Our Alchemy collection elevates home fragrance with functional blends that serve your wellbeing.

Energise is made for mornings - with Eucalyptus, Bergamot and Mint to awaken the senses and cue mental clarity. It’s bright, brisk and brimming with purpose. Relax is your soft landing - Lavender, Geranium and Sage create a serene backdrop that helps your body unwind and your mind prepare for sleep. Together, they transform scent into ritual - with mood-shifting benefits built in.

Scented by Science

Each Alchemy blend taps into the principles of aromatherapy, where specific scent profiles have been shown to stimulate or soothe the nervous system. Eucalyptus and Mint are known to boost alertness and concentration, while Lavender and Sage help regulate stress and promote deeper rest.

Scent rituals work best when they become part of your routine - like lighting an Energise Soy Candle when you sit at your desk, or misting your sheets with the Relax Room and Linen Spray just before bed. The more often you use them with intention, the more powerful their mood-signaling effect becomes.

Find Your Flow

Energise and Relax are both available in four different formats, so you can tailor your scent experience to your space, your routine, and your rhythm. Use the Soy Candle or Fragrance Diffuser to set the mood in a room, or keep it personal with the Roller Ball - perfect for on-the-go refreshers. For a quiet moment of pause, Energise Hand Cream starts the day right or a mist of Relax Room and Linen Spray makes an effortless ritual before you drift off to sleep.

Ready to scent your space for your mood? Explore Alchemy.