Aromachology is the best way to re-set for 2023: Here’s why!

If you’re anything like us, you’re ready for a fresh start in 2023. 

That doesn’t have to mean huge career goals or a resolution list as long as your arm. But we’re itching for a switch-up, no matter how slight it may be. 

We’re ready to embrace the new and let go of the old. After rest and recuperation in December, January signals a time to let go of any stagnancy, to step into a new year with purpose and a renewed mindset. 

Whilst many people roll their eyes at the “new year, new me” sentiments that are everywhere at this time, we can’t help but find the romance in trying to be your best, happiest self. If the beginning of 2023 is a trigger for that, we’re all in!

However, making changes and starting fresh sometimes isn’t a straightforward process. We need all the help we can get to stay on our path, and we reckon that you do too. That’s why, in today’s blog post, we’re here to guide you through aromachology and how it’s going to help you reset for the new year. We promise it’s a total game changer!

What is aromachology?

Like the older sister of aromatherapy, aromachology is similarly related to the power of scents. However, whilst aromatherapy looks at how essential oils benefit us emotionally, aromachology looks at why this is the case. Put simply, it’s the study of how scents trigger the human body to have certain physiological effects.

Aromachology is a much more scientific approach, based on scent psychology. This is why it’s often utilised by businesses, as a way to trigger customers to have a certain reaction. Yep, some shops even use it to encourage people to buy their products! That’s how powerful it is.

However, its findings don’t have to be used to influence others. You can use them yourself to change your mood and impact how you feel on a daily basis, making aromachology-backed scents the perfect way to reset your home for the new year. 

How we use aromachology at Halcyon Naturals 

Aromachology runs through everything that we do. Our candles, diffusers and room sprays are each carefully crafted, using 100% natural and vegan ingredients. The scents that we blend together are chosen based on the scientific findings of aromachology, as well as the benefits of aromatherapy.

That’s why our core collection is split into four moods: Because they quite literally impact the way that you feel…

• Relax contains blends to calm the mind and ease your spirit. Each one is perfect for moments of self-care! It contains plant-powered oils including chamomile, ginger and verbena.
• Relate is all about building connections and growing relationships, ideal for use in social settings. It contains scents like palmarosa, ylang-ylang and yarrow.
• Release is a set of scents to help you tap into your spiritual, grounded side. They were created for use during meditation, prayer and at any moment you need to connect with yourself. This Mood uses scents like rosemary, frankincense and clary sage.
• Renew helps you get a fresh perspective and start anew! It blends together motivational and invigorating notes including basil, grapefruit and black pepper.

We also offer our Illustrious Elements collection, inspired by astrology. These luxury blends are inspired by the elements, zodiac signs and the planets, so that you can choose a personalised candle, based on your needs. 

Our mission? To allow you to use aromachology everyday, to find freedom. By influencing your own mood, you can not only positively impact your day, but your life. Plus, the beautiful smelling home is a happy side effect!

How to use aromachology to reset your home for the new year 

So. You now know just how powerful scents can be in terms of your mood. But which ones should you be harnessing if you want to feel like you’ve had a total fresh start for 2023?

These essential oils are all the perfect choice for a reset in your home. Whether burned, sprayed or diffused, they’ll not only make your home feel brand new, but your mindset too. 

Rosemary: Aromachology shows us that this herbal, aromatic scent can boost your mood, whilst also encouraging clarity and insight. It’s said to also help you to release nervous tension and improve brain function. 

Our Renew candle combines rosemary with stimulating ginger and depression-busting bergamot. Light it in the morning, so that each day gets you one step closer to reaching those new year goals.

Rosewood: A florally, citrus-like scent, rosewood is wonderfully refreshing for the mind and body. It’s thought to help with grounding and tension release, making it perfect for letting go of the past and embracing the present. We’ve utilised it in our Meditation scent with calming camphor and energising helichrysum. 

Use this in our diffuser form in your entryway, to make every step into your home feel like a fresh start. 

Black Spruce: This warm, balsamic scent is famed for its balancing properties. We love using it in the new year to help us regain a sense of perspective, whilst letting go of overwhelm and finding calm. We’ve incorporated it into our Release Signature scent, with comforting cinnamon and reassuring vetiver. 

Light our beautiful Release candle in the evening, to let go of the day, as well as any heaviness of the past year. 

Peppermint: Refreshing and revitalising, peppermint is known to relieve mental exhaustion and leave you feeling renewed. We’ve blended it with calming lavender and uplifting lemongrass, in our Healing scent, perfect for alleviating the stresses of the past 365 days. 

Try it by subscribing to our Halcyon Naturals subscription box. For January, you’ll receive a Healing candle and a luxury self-care gift delivered to your door. Plus, get £10 off with the code 1STBOX. 

Everything you need for a brilliant 2023 is within you. By harnessing the power of aromachology, you can bring out the emotions and sensations that best serve you as you strive for your goals, take care of your mind and live everyday seeking to be happier. 

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