Prozac in a perfume bottle
Perfume family: woody citrus
I first came up with this one when I was living in Berlin, Germany. Winters in Berlin are depressing. They are long and dark and grey and cold. And I was experimenting with essential oil combinations that could get me through this long dark tea time of the soul without total despair. Later on I came to my senses and moved back to Australia where the sun shines most of the time. And this solved the problem. But to get back to the perfume side of the story, I came up with a wonderful concoction full of a collection of essential oils that all work to brighten your mood. Citrus are Mother Natures happy pick me ups. The fresh zingy scent of fresh lemons and limes make everyone feel brighter and more awake. They are added to shower gels, fizzy drinks and a whole host of body products for exactly this reason.
I chose Tahitian Lime and Fresh Sicilian Lemons for my Happiness blend as
they are both light and fresh. Tahitian Lime especially is a lovely,
interesting citrus with an unusual and refreshingly soft tang to it. These
are combined with East Indian Sandalwood, used in Indian Medicine as an
antidote to melancholy for centuries. Sandalwood is India’s sacred perfume.
Said to open the mind and aid meditation and to soothe and calm the troubled
soul, it’s soft, buttery scent is both calming and healing . These were then
bedded on a base of Patchouli, natures best perfume antidepressant.
Patchouli is used in Aromatherapy for anxiety and to “ground” a person. It
is the perfect oil to chase away fear and stress, and to leave a person
feeling safe and happy.
The end result is a perfume that is fresh, soothing, happy and uplifting.
Happiness in a bottle.
Happiness
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