Aromachology is a relatively new term, and pertains to the scent effects that burning candles have on the human psyche. Experts in the fields of both psychology and aromatherapy will agree that true aromatherapy cannot be accomplished through candles, even when natural oils are used to infuse the wax. There is simply not enough direct contact with the elements to the skin and nasal passages to gain the complete benefits of aromatherapy through candles.
Aromachology, however, can be arguably as powerful and relaxing, though medicinal benefits have not been tested regarding the use of candlestyle.com”title=”" >scented candles for meditation, bathing, and relaxation methods. The act of finding the scents that most move you toward the mood or state of mind that you wish to be in, coupled with the overwhelming calm and magical wavering of a flame, makes for an extremely soothing and reflective atmosphere from which to rejuvenate and collect.
For kitchens, the spices, warm sweets, and vanilla seem to still take the cake for most candle lovers. Pumpkin pie, apple and spice, warm vanilla, and the like are all strong kitchen fragrances and seem to take up a good portion of the annual sales market annually. Next up would be the fruits and natural aromas, including blueberry, plum, wild berries, and strawberries and cream. Citrus scents also fall with these natural scents, but can trickle over into a multitude of aromas.
Flowers are very popular on a regular basis, including such scents as jasmine, rose, lavender, peonies, gardenia, and lilac to name a few. From here, the spa and Zen family of aromas takes over, and these include such mild and organic-themed scents as sandalwood, green tea, ylang ylang, mint, and ginger. Eucalyptus is also gaining in popularity. The newest additions to the scented candle marketplace include musky and deeply evocative scents such as moonlight wlak, ocean breeze, and bare naked.