A neuroscientist has revealed the exact scent to wear if you're feeling anxious

When it comes to perfume, selecting your very own ‘signature scent’ is no easy feat. One whiff can evoke specific memories, good or bad, and transport us to a time and place that has the ability to trigger powerful emotions.
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In fact, to grasp just how closely linked our moods are to our fragrance, 75 per cent of the daily emotions we experience are affected by smell.
And when it comes to the sense that creates the most lasting impact, we are 100 times more likely to remember something we smell, over something we hear, see or touch.
But, just as fragrances can trigger emotions, they can also work to subside them.
Neuroscientist and mindfulness expert Patrick K. Porter has revealed to Well And Good that particular fragrance notes have the ability to soothe certain hormones, which can play a role in reducing feelings of anxiety and stress.
So if you’d like your daily spritz to work a bit harder, he says to look for perfumes formulated with neroli, lemongrass, lavender and bergamot to keep you calm as well as smelling amazing.
Here are our top recommendations for an anxiety-reducing fragrance:
L’OCCITANE Lavender Eau de Cologne
Inspired by summertime in the south of France, there’s not much about this luxurious, lavender scent that won’t instantly put you at ease.
Vera Wang Embrace French Lavender and Tuberose
Inspired by intimacy and emotion, Vera Wang’s Embrace combines French lavender with tuberose and sandalwood to create a timeless, long-lasting scent that helps to keep a busy mind relaxed.
Ermenegildo Zegna Parfums Acqua di Neroli Eau De Toilette Spray
Praised for soothing feelings of restlessness, neroliadds a touch of spice to this fresh, zesty fragrance also containing rosemary, lemon and violet leaves.
Le Labo Bergamote 22
Fragrant citrus fruit bergamote makes up this fresh, sweet scent from luxury perfume brand Le Labo. Mixed with subtle notes of amber and musk, enjoy a delicate, sweet and soothing fragrance.
$440, available at MECCA
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I like ones with real rose in it or real sandalwood.
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Not a perfume wearer but do love essential oils
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I love any thing with sandalwood, earthy tones ground me. I'd love to sample the Vera Wang - Embrace. It sounds lovely
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Love anything to do with Vanilla .
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I like lemongrass so good to know it helps with anxiety.
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I'd love to try the Vera Wang one. Sounds interesting.
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I’m not a huge lavender lover, but my mum is. I’ll check that out for her birthday. Might pass on the $440 one though!
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Interesting, but I’m afraid my schnoz is too scentsitive and the side effects would outweigh the benefits for me :(
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I love to wear which ever perfume I want when I want for no reason
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love lavender, I find it so soothing, the vera wang one also sounds lovely. That last one - the price!! It better just about cure my Anxiety for that price
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I am definitely one of those people who wears a different fragrance for my mood and what I am wearing. If it's an After 5 Event I wear someone strong and sexy.
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I think if you like a perfume that is the best reason to wear it, it could be stressful finding one with the right notes to reduce stress!
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Sounds like a nice, calming combination of notes,
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I don't really smell perfume on myself after I've worn it a couple of times....It's like my body adjusts to it and then doesn't react. I always joke that the perfumes I wear are for the pleasure of others and not for myself. So anyways, I just don't see how it would help my anxiety but still an interesting read and might be helpful for others.
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Love the smells of Lavender and Bergamote they are pleasant and calming.
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I find lavender soothing, as long as it's not too strong. The Vera Wang fragrance sounds lovely.
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Lavender is not for me but I really like lemongrass.
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I'm not a fan of lavender but I do love vanilla which I have read helps with relieving anxiety and stress
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