A blend of science and instinct, The Nue Co mined data from The University of Geneva to understand the effect of olfactory stimulation on cognitive function. The Functional Fragrance is a direct result and is specifically developed to help you reset during moments of high stress. Call it wisdom or call it witchcraft, but the meticulous blend of green cardamom, iris, palo santo and coriander is a magic potion for calming nerves, clearing your mind, wiping anxiety and re-setting your focus.
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GROUNDED LAVENDER
Le Labo Lavande 31 Eau de Parfum, £170, Liberty
Le Labo is an artisanal, apothecary-style perfumer that rages against the machine. They believe there are too many bottles of perfume and not enough soulful fragrances and are dedicated to crafting scents with intention. They use a number of hand-picked natural ingredients and essential oils (although they do use a small amount of high-end synthetics) and all of their scents are hand-blended. Here, lavender is reimagined with a zesty lift-off (thanks to bergamot and neroli essential oils), fragrant lavender (created from the plant’s distilled flower buds) and an smudgy soil-like blend in the base to keep things earthy, organic and grounded.
SPICY & EARTHY
Vyrao Witchy Woo EDP, £135, Selfridges
Designed to amplify courage and creativity, Moroccan Orris Absolute is joined by thorny rose, sweet opoponax, aromatic frankincense, spicy nutmeg and cinnamon and musky patchouli to cast the spell of Witchy Woo.
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CALMING & INTENSE
Initio Oud for Greatness EDP, £320, Selfridges
Initio takes perfumery back to its roots – to fascinate, mesmerise and bewitch with the magical abilities of scent. The sensual vibrations of each note is magnified with careful ingredient layering. Oud For Greatness is as complex as it is contradictory, heavy and potent oud is lifted with relaxing notes of lavender, saffron and nutmeg. The scent manages to be powerful but gentle and the bottle is a pocket-sized talisman.
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HERBY & AROMATIC
Molton Brown Reviving Rosemary Perfume Oil, £18, Fenwick
Inspired by aromatherapy, this herbaceous scent captures handfuls of fresh rosemary and reinvigorating eucalyptus essential oil, scattered with floral geranium, earthy patchouli and woody cedarwood. It’s a subtle reset for the sinuses to help revive.
FLORAL & ZESTY
Neom Happiness Home Mist, £25, Neom
This 100% natural fragrance blends white neroli, powdery mimosa and citrusy lemon essential oils for a bright, uplifting scent that’s aromatic, optimistic and warm. Spritz it around your space for a pick-me-up and take a deep inhale.
FRESH & AROMATIC
D.S. & Durga Big Sur Eucalyptus Eau de Parfum, £155, Liberty
Designed to create a foggy meditation on the Californian coast, this goes heavy on conjuring the scent of eucalyptus: fresh, woody, balmy, spicy and minty.
MINTY & NATURAL
Plum & Ashby Galbanum & Peppermint Candle, £32, Plum & Ashby
If a stroll in the garden brings you good vibes, this is that in candle form. Tapping up a medley of greenhouse aromas, this blends crushed herbs including peppermint, spearmint, eucalyptus, tomato leaf and earthy galbanum with musk and moss in the base. It’s outdoorsy, nostalgic, but the mint makes it uplifting.
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