Last Updated:April 30, 2025, 15:28 IST
Scent isn’t just fragrance—it’s a powerful tool to shift your mood, boost energy, and align with your inner state.
Harnessing the right scent can awaken your senses, sharpen your mind, and elevate your everyday energy.
There’s a reason why the smell of freshly brewed coffee perks you up before the first sip or why a whiff of lavender before bed can help lull you into rest. Scent, though often underestimated, is a profound energy tool—one that taps directly into your emotional and neurological wiring.
“Scent is more than just a pleasant aroma,” says Sachi Parekh, founder, Meyander, a brand rooted in mindful olfactory rituals. “It’s an expression of your inner world. While your personal likes and dislikes form the foundation, scent can also act as an emotional compass, helping you ground, balance, and better understand yourself.”
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Indeed, science backs this up. Scent molecules travel through the olfactory nerve to the brain’s limbic system—the seat of emotion, memory, and motivation. This is where scent’s real power lies: not just in how it makes us feel, but how it shifts how we feel. According to Sachi, being intentional about scent—choosing fragrances that align with your inner state—can amplify your personal energy and create a kind of sensory resonance with the world around you. “Whether it’s the earthy calm of sandalwood or the bright zest of citrus, scent becomes an extension of how you feel and what you want to radiate.”
For Manan Gandhi, founder, ZERO ZERO, a brand specialising in 100% natural essential oils, the power of scent lies in both tradition and biology. “Certain aromas stimulate your nervous system, wake up your senses, and even trigger the release of feel-good chemicals like dopamine or adrenaline, pulling the body out of a sluggish or fatigued state,” he explains.
Manan points to specific energising notes: “Citrus scents—like lemon, grapefruit, and orange—are bright, sharp, and refreshing. They help increase alertness and uplift mood. Peppermint is powerful for mental clarity and physical vitality; it actually increases oxygen to the brain. Eucalyptus clears your mind, opens your airways, and refreshes the body, while rosemary stimulates memory and concentration, making you feel sharper and more awake.”
The best part? You don’t need to overhaul your routine to harness these benefits. These oils can be used in diffusers to uplift your space, blended into skincare, or applied topically (with care) as a personal scent ritual. Manan suggests mixing essential oils depending on your desired effect—calm, clarity, or energy—and letting scent do its subtle work.
In a world where energy management is as essential as time management, scent becomes a deeply intuitive tool—part self-care, part self-expression. As Sachi aptly puts it, “The more intentional you are with scent, the more it becomes a subtle yet powerful way to express your aura and elevate your presence.”
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Location : First Published:April 30, 2025, 15:28 IST
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