Scent Sense

I read this article this morning on Apartment Therapy, found it interesting, and was wondering if any of you would, too.

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/what-can-your-scented-candle-do-for-you-171265

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The article is entitled "Fragrance Therapy: What Can a Scented Candle Do for You?" I talked a few posts back about how I've gotten into candles this year, because I feel like they relax me yet help me focus.

This piece lists some findings from a research venture in Chicago regarding the effects of different smells on test subjects. Now, as a former Psychology student, I'm immediately suspect of pretty much any research unless it's endorsed by a prestigious journal or organization...but I still thought this was cool. I definitely agree with the findings on lemon scent (my favorite color is yellow and lemon is one of my favorite smells ever).

I'm also interested in what they said about green apple--my mom and I both get chronic sinus headaches that are somewhat disabling, and I've never thought about using my sense of smell to try and get rid of them! I may have to obtain an emergency green apple candle and let you guys know how it turns out. :)

Any of those other scents ring a bell with you? What are your favorite smells?