The smell can bring back memories of important moments of our lives and arouse different emotions.

The scent of cake from our grandparents' house, the smell of wet grass after the rain, last summer's sunscreen on the beach, a cup of coffee with friends at the end of the day. The memories of those happy moments come back and can improve our mood and overall happiness.

Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils and other aromatic compounds, to alter a person's mood, cognitive function, or health.

And because of that, ambient aromatherapy has been increasingly used in people's lives. It is a great ally to increase the feeling of well-being in your house and your guests. It's also prevalent now in stores and workplaces like offices.

Many ancient cultures discovered the benefits of aromatherapy thousands of years ago in a holistic line that heals through smells, integrating physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance. Later, people began to use fragrances for home and commercial establishments to support a harmonized environment.

Learn some of the benefits of a few fragrances of the most used oils, reed diffusers, and air fresheners, so you make an informed choice next time you shop Saphirus:

• Lavender – relaxing, it is the most sought-after fragrance to fight stress, insomnia, anxiety, anguish, and depression;

• Bamboo – refreshing, lively, intense, and provides a feeling of well-being and harmony. It is ideal for creating a light atmosphere;

• Patchouli – aphrodisiac, promotes a greater balance of emotions and encourages understanding. In addition, it has antiseptic properties and improves metabolism;

• Vanilla – soothing, has warm characteristics. Elevates well-being, alleviates fear and compulsiveness;

• Orange – the oil of joy, fights sadness, brings prosperity, relieves stress. Stimulates positivity and a sense of well-being. It brings serenity and calm to deal with strong and negative emotions;

• Sandalwood – relaxing, calms, helps relieve stress, assists in spiritual balance, and facilitates the practice of meditation. It favors openness of heart and intimacy in relationships;

• Amber - elegant, pleasant, and imposing. The woody aroma conveys confidence, decision, and certainty. Its balsamic touch makes the home warm and cozy.

• Lemon – energizing, lowers blood pressure, stimulates the immune and digestive system. In addition, it is associated with high spirits!

• Eucalyptus – purifying, helps with respiratory problems, helps to cleanse the air and repel insects;

• Cinnamon – energizing, acts as a stimulant, improves attention, and reduces fatigue. A good tip is to put cinnamon essential oils around the house to keep the spirits high and spice up the relationship;

Aromatherapy is an ancient practice that is said to have many benefits. Some people believe that the scents of specific essential oils can improve mood, cognitive function, and overall well-being. While the scientific evidence is still inconclusive, many people claim that aromatherapy has helped them feel better. If you're curious about aromatherapy and want to give it a try, keep following our blog that, soon, we will bring the meanings of some of our fragrances.