Discover the power of your nose!

Smell is a powerful but often overlooked tool that helps you navigate the world around you.

Even if we don't think about it much, our sense of smell can help us identify and recognize people and places, spot danger, and even improve our mood. 

Let's take a closer look at how you can use your sense of smell to gain more control over your life.

When we breathe, the molecules that carry odors activate receptors located in the nasal cavity; these receptors transmit impulses to the nerves that quickly reach the olfactory bulbs located in the brain and connected to the limbic system, or the site of memory, emotions, mood and sexual arousal.

The presence of extensive connections between the olfactory system and the limbic system may explain the incredible ability of odors to awaken distant memories: sometimes a particular aroma or scent associated with a past experience is enough to recall an entire world.

How the human sense of smell works

The human nose is made up of millions of tiny receptors that pick up different scents in the air. These signals are then sent to the brain, which quickly identifies the smell and helps us interpret it.

The sense of smell is closely linked to memory, so certain smells can trigger memories from long ago or evoke strong emotions such as joy or fear.

Humans are also thought to have an innate ability to detect danger through smell; for example, many animals have evolved a special organ that allows them to detect pheromones, which signal potential threats in their environment.

The human sense of smell can currently recognize more than a thousand billion aromas, even if it is definitely much less developed than that of our ancestors: in ancient times this sense was much more efficient because it was of vital importance, for example, for hunting and for the perception of dangers.
The first evidence of how the aromas were exploited in the most disparate contexts: from religious rites, to ceremonies, to convivial moments and even for therapeutic purposes.

Let's train our sense of smell with essential oils

You can refine and expand your sense of smell by exploring different smells, both familiar and unfamiliar.

Start taking a few minutes each day to explore the smells around you: flowers, cooking food, freshly cut grass, etc.

Try to identify what each scent reminds you of or how it makes you feel.

Start collecting essential oils and learning about aromatherapy: these natural oils have powerful scents that can be used for healing purposes, but also to relax and relieve stress.

These activities will not only help you train your nose, but will open up a whole new world for you to explore!

Using perfume in a practical way

Your nose doesn't just have to be used for pleasure: there are many practical uses too!

For example, some scents can act as natural pest repellants; if you have problems with insects in your home, try using essential oils like lavender or peppermint around doorways or windowsills.

If you tend to forget things easily, try using markers or post-its with a unique scent: when you find the same scent, your brain will remember what you wrote!

Finally, if you are looking for a way to combat stress, turn on an aroma diffuser at home with calming essential oils such as Lavender or Melissa: not only do they make any room more welcoming, but they also create a relaxing atmosphere that can help reduce anxiety levels naturally.

But can perfumes really cure?

There is no univocal scientific answer, however according to the most accredited aromatherapists some substances would be able to cure common physical and emotional disorders. To cite some examples: to sedate a headache or to calm a state of irritability it can be useful to inhale essential oil Of mint; against cold symptoms or to instill calm, essential oil of can be beneficial Swiss pine. In any case, we recommend that you experience the effectiveness and power of your sense of smell directly on yourself.