Fragrance as Self-Care: Why Taking a Scent Break is Vital for Well-Being - 122

👋 Hi fragrance friend,

When things get extra heavy and the world feels like it is on the verge of falling apart, it is okay—and sometimes necessary—to turn away from a hobby to recollect ourselves. It's completely normal and healthy to take a break from fragrance. It's more than okay to step away and go into our safe space, whatever that might be: a space of prayer, meditation, or contemplation. Regardless of the form it takes, sometimes we need to retreat into a space that feels nourishing and less commercial.

Sometimes stepping back lets your senses refresh. Our passions never exist in isolation; they are deeply interconnected, and often, one creative world serves as the doorway back into the next. This gentle distance is exactly what we need to invite inspiration back in. In the stillness of other passions, we naturally find our way back to scent.

Occasionally, while exploring inks, I might come across a scented one, perhaps a rose-scented ink, and suddenly I’m back in the world of perfume. Or it could be passing by a garden and catching a whiff of jasmine or gardenia that stirs my memory of scent. Exploring these other passions can naturally bring you back to the world of olfactory art.

If you’re looking for something emotionally resonant, I’d recommend Eshal by Neela Vermeire, a creamy tuberose with turmeric, a hint of cinnamon, beeswax, vanilla, and patchouli, it feels earthy, green, and magical all at once.

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