the connection between scented candles and memory
At KOADE scented candles, we know that scent has a remarkable ability to evoke memories and emotions, transporting us back in time to relive moments from the past. One powerful tool that taps into this connection between scent and memory is scented candles. With their captivating aromas, candles have the ability to create a sensory experience that can instantly transport us to another time and place, triggering memories and emotions that are deeply connected to our personal history.
Get ready for the science bit… We’ve read that the olfactory system (responsible for our sense of smell) is closely connected to the hippocampus and the amygdala, two regions of the brain that are associated with memory and emotion. When we smell a particular scent, it can trigger memories and emotions that are associated with that scent. This is because the olfactory system has a direct pathway to these regions of the brain, bypassing other sensory processing areas. As a result, scent can evoke memories and emotions more powerfully than other senses, such as sight or sound.
Scented candles, with their unique scents, can serve as potent triggers for memory recall. The aroma of a particular candle (especially when designed to recreate the smell of something familiar i.e. ripe green house tomato vines) can instantly transport us back to a specific time or place, evoking memories of people, events, places and emotions associated with that moment. It could be the scent of a Jasmine candle that may remind us of our parents garden when we were younger, or the aroma of a warm almond candle may evoke memories of baking cookies in our grandmother's kitchen. These nostalgic experiences can be incredibly powerful, eliciting emotions and sensations that we may have long forgotten.
KOADE scented candles is a brand that understands the connection between scent and memory. Each KOADE scented candle is carefully crafted with premium quality ingredients, including a blend of coconut, soy and rapeseed wax along with carefully chosen oils to create captivating scents that cannot only help evoke memories and emotions but also, help create some new ones. Our collection that will launch spring 2024 includes a wide range of fragrances, from floral and fresh to green and creamy.
One of KOADE scented candles' signature scents is a deep green scent that has been inspired by greenhouses and allotments. Expect lush green leaves and fragrant, fresh fruits and vegetables.
For everyone that has a memory of helping mum, dad, granny or grandpa in the greenhouse when you were younger - helping to pot those cucumbers and water those tomato plants, this is the candle for you.
In addition to our carefully blended scents, at KOADE scented candles, we make sure we pay attention to the design and craftsmanship of our candles. Each candle is hand-poured in small batches to ensure quality and consistency, and comes in elegant packaging that makes it a perfect gift option for yourself or your loved ones. The attention to detail in the creation of each KOADE scented candle adds to the overall sensory experience, enhancing the connection between scent and memory.
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