BEAUTY

Bottling memories, love, and joy: THE POWER OF FRAGRANCE

withLeanne dlamini

“As I embarked on my quest to find products for our “Love and Relationships” issue, I couldn’t imagine a more fitting quote. My mission was clear: find products suitable for all relationship types, whether they be romantic, familial, or within a friendship. Why? Well, because scent and fragrance evoke powerful memories. The beauty of fragrance is that it speaks to your heart and hopefully someone else’s. -ELIZABETH TAYLOR

Science has proven that scent, emotion, and memory are intrinsically linked, and as highlighted by Essencional, scent “has the power to change our mood, promote relaxation, reduce stress, improve alertness, energize, as well as relieve pain and depression.”

Beyond kindling images and emotions, fragrances have the power to elicit physical reactions. You’ve experienced it. Something will remind you of food you grew up eating, or a certain scent will transport you back to being enveloped in your grandmother’s arms. The fragrance connection is indescribably powerful — it’s how babies first recognize their mothers once they are born. As we journey through life, fragrances and perfumes evolve to play an undoubtedly significant role in our daily lives.

Enjoy fragrances every day, from showering to spritzing your favorite scent as you wrap up your morning routine. Whether you use fragrances to sleep better or create a beautiful ambiance in your home, they become an expression of who you are and a powerful reminder of the people you love.

I’ve listed my favorite unisex perfumes, candles, and bath and body products that are perfect for sharing and ideal for creating beautiful memories for yourself, your family, and your home … all in the name of love.

Unisex Perfumes:

Byredo Velvet Haze, Le Labo Santal 33, Tom Ford Black Orchid, Calvin Klein CK One, Chanel Deauville