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Notes on scent, science, and the considered everyday. The thinking behind what we make.
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Notes on scent, science, and the considered everyday. The thinking behind what we make.
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Of the citrus oils used in aromatherapy research, bergamot has the most consistent evidence base for mood and stress effects. One study stands out for its design quality and its measured outcomes.
Scent Science · 4 min read · 16 June 2026
A note on restraint
Most premium candles try to impress with complexity. We chose lavender, rosemary, and bergamot because the boring answer is the honest one.
Scent Science · 6 min read · 24 May 2026
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The lavender sleep literature is the most replicated body of research in clinical aromatherapy. This creates an expectation problem: because so many trials show consistent effects, the reasoning sounds cleaner than it is.
Scent Science · 5 min read · 21 May 2026
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A breakdown of one of the most-cited studies on rosemary aromatherapy and cognitive performance — including what it didn't claim.
Scent Science · 4 min read · 21 May 2026
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Every study cited in the Journal, with plain-language summaries and direct links to the original papers.
A note on language
We avoid the word because of what it promises, not what it means. The science behind why aromatherapy is harder to defend than it sounds.
Brand Notes · 5 min read · 17 May 2026