Why do Scents affect Scents mood?
You enter the room—and something changes. A gentle Scent in the air. Not loud. But noticeable. Scents stir something in us that words cannot. But why is that? And what does it mean for the way we live—and feel?
When plants noticeable become tangible.
Even in ancient civilizations, people used the power of fragrant plants—in ceremonies, for personal care, and to alleviate ailments. Whether in ancient Egypt, Ayurvedic teachings, or monastic medicine, the power of fragrant plants has always been part of life.
Aromatherapy draws on this knowledge and brings it into our time – gently, calmly, effectively. It works with 100% natural essential oils, which have a more subtle effect than many other substances: not loud, but deep. Extracted from flowers, needles, roots, or shells, they carry not just Scent but the essence of the plant. Concentrated. Unadulterated. Alive. Only natural oils have an aromatherapeutic effect. Scents produced in the laboratory may Scents , but they do not touch the soul.
Read here to find out what makes them special and how you can distinguish them from other oils and fragrances.
From smelling to feeling: why Scents .
Smell is our most primitive sense. Long before we were able to consciously see or speak, we Scents —and with them, the world. Even newborns recognize their mother's scent before their sense of sight even comes into play.
And our brain still does this today: a smell does not take a detour via the mind. It reaches our brain directly before we comprehend it. As soon as the olfactory cells Scent a Scent , it is converted into an electrical impulse. This reaches the limbic system—the part of our brain responsible for emotions, memories, and instincts. There, it triggers physical and emotional reactions.
Scents can Scents how we feel. For example, when the Scent orange or lemon is in the air, it can promote the release of serotonin—a neurotransmitter associated with well-being. Lavender calms. Peppermint invigorates. Not because we believe it, but because our bodies react to it. This close connection between the sense of smell, the limbic system, and emotional response is the foundation of aromatherapy.
Scents that touch the past.
And sometimes Scents do Scents more: they trigger memories. Suddenly. Unprompted. But often very vividly. This phenomenon is called the Proust effect—named after the French writer Marcel Proust.
In his novel "In Search of Lost Time," he describes how the Scent tea suddenly transports him back to his childhood:
"...and with one gulp, the old gray house was in front of me again. The city. The paths of my childhood - everything came into the light. Everything from my cup of tea."
What this effect shows is that Scents don't just Scents an immediate Scents . They touch on memories—and sometimes even things that have long been dormant within us.
Five directions. Five moods.
What we know now: Scents don't all Scents same Scents . Some ground you. Others relax you. Some give you energy. At Looops , we Looops on five areas of effect – as a gentle guide to what is good for you right now. Because not every day feels the same. And not every mood needs the same thing.
Lean back. Let go. At your own rhythm.
When the day gets too loud. When your head can't stand still or everything just feels too much - then you don't need more, you need less. Less stimulation. Less having to do. A moment that creates space.
Mußezeit - with lavender and juniper berries
Rosenrot - with rose geranium and palmarosa
Abendgold - with orange and vanilla
Feel the freshness. Vibrancy. Ready for something new.
Sometimes movement is needed. Not outside - inside. Energy doesn't always come by itself. But it can be invited in. Gently. Awake. At the right moment.
Blütezeit - with clary sage and bergamot
Gebirgsbach - with peppermint and lemon
Wildkräuter - with sage and rosemary
Deeply connected. With nature and the moment. Still. With you.
Be in the moment. Feel the center. Calm. Connected.
There are days when you are pulled in all directions. Thoughts are spinning, to-dos are pressing, nothing is in balance. Then it's good when something balances things out. It doesn't change everything - but it sorts things out again.
Bergluft - with Swiss stone pine and juniper
Einklang - with sandalwood and lime
Heimkehr - with rosemary and lavender
Winterzeit - with blood orange and cinnamon
Be light. See the beauty. A smile that lasts.
Sometimes you don't need a reason. Just a moment that feels light. When the day starts hard, something light can come along.
Sonnenstund – with blood orange and grapefruit
Almwiese – with lavender and clary sage
Sternenzelt – with orange and star anise
Wohlmut – with cardamom and blood orange
Aromatherapy cannot be grasped—but it can be felt.
All it takes is the right moment.
And a delicate Scent to accompany it.
Not sure which one fits?
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