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Home perfumery at the height of fashion. Her fans include Cameron Diaz, Madonna, Elton John and other stars. Keep your nose downwind!
Photo: Dmitry Zhuravlev. Stylist: Marina Bessonova.
The world of fragrances
Fragrances and work
Scientifically established fact: the smells of eucalyptus and musk relieve the feeling of fatigue, excite the nervous system, and contribute to mental work. Rosemary stimulates memory and rose helps focus. Some scents significantly enhance performance: jasmine by 3%, lavender by 20%, lemon by 54%. This was proved in 1939 by the physiologist Shatenstein. George Byron admitted that he feels a surge of inspiration when he hears the smell of truffles. Avicenna wrote that the scent of rose oil increases the speed of thinking.
Fragrances and health
Many herbal incenses are true “over-the-counter antidepressants,” such as chamomile, sage, sandalwood, basil, bergamot, jasmine, lemon balm and orange. Psychiatrists use lavender, geranium and citrus oils to treat stress and neuroses. After 10-15 sessions, patients’ mood and general well-being improve. The spraying of aerosols with soothing aromas in the Tokyo subway has reduced the number of conflicts between passengers. There are also scents with a tonic effect: lavender, nutmeg, cloves, mint, verbena, juniper, geranium and rosemary.
Meeting point: applied aromatherapy
Living room An invigorating citrus scent is perfect for this room. Our choice: candle Lime Basil & Mandarin, Jo Malone, and home spray Colonia, Asqua di ParmabrBedroom created for little joys. Find the right balance between feminine and masculine notes for even more. Men are sensitive to cinnamon and ylang-ylang, women to tuberose, patchouli and neroli. Our choice: Fig Violette, L’Occitane, or Cuir Amethyste, Armani Prive candles (birch resin scent).Kitchen Spicy aromas can whet the appetite and highlight the culinary intrigue. Our choice: Pain D’Epices Gingerbread candles by L’Occitane and Wild Coriander by Burn.Bathroom It all depends on whether you want to relax or invigorate. Our choice: Pomegranate Noir candles (in the first case), Basil & Verbena spray (in the second). Everyone is Jo Malone.
Who’s Who in the Home Fragrance Market
Jo Malone The world-famous American cosmetic brand (it has recently appeared in Moscow) relies on diversity. The firm encourages clients to use its products in different combinations – depending on the mood and time of day. You can act according to the “scenarios” proposed by the company, or create yourself. Jo Malone produces special travel kits of fragrances: sprayed into a hotel room or train compartment – and the state space became native!Carthusia The products of this company are prepared according to recipes from 1380, which came to perfumers from the monks of the Italian monastery of San Giacomo. Acqua di Parma Oldest brand on the market: These fragrances appeared in 1916 – and are still popular today!Irie Wash The perfumery is distinguished by laconic packaging design and self-explanatory names: “January – February”, “May – June” or 09.25, 20.50. Briefly and clearly! Diptyque A stamp with a romantic history. In 1961, three friends opened a workshop for hand-dyeing fabrics in Paris. Having rented a house, they found a XNUMXth century tome with perfume recipes in the attic and decided to change their occupation: this is how the iconic fragrances and Diptyque candles appeared. Their loyal fans are Elizabeth Hurley, Kate Moss, Catherine Deneuve and John Galliano. And others … A very decent perfumery for the home can be found in the collections of companies that produce … furniture and interior textiles. For example, Pratesi and Frette (bedding), Ligne Roset (furniture) and Lladró (porcelain).
Home fragrances: valuable know-how
Scented cubes are an alternative to traditional candles. They are placed in a pomander (openwork metal ball). If the smell becomes less intense over time, you need to scrape the cube with a knife. You can add your favorite scent to your wardrobe as well. For this, sachets, paper strips and perfumed liquid are suitable. It is sprayed directly onto the linen or added to the steam section of the iron during ironing, following an old Marseille tradition.