New Fragrances in our 'Delightful Destinations' Range: Positano, Marseille, and Mists of Avalon

At Shadow Moon Creations we’re very excited to introduce 3 new candle fragrances in our Delightful Destinations range: Positano, Marseille and Mists of Avalon. All 3 of these new fragrances capture a bit of European flair. So, if you’re longing for a European getaway, these scents might transport you there without actually leaving your seat.

Feel like a drive along the beautiful Italian Amalfi Coast? Positano might be perfect for you! It is bursting with a distinctive blend of fruits and flowers, a trio of verbena, lime & basil with lemon, orange & cyclamen. Molto Bello!

Want to embrace the romance and sophistication of France? Next stop is Marseille. This is an absolutely gorgeous and uplifting fragrance. It is a beautiful floral bouquet of gardenia enriched with melon, sandalwood & cardamom.  It is oh so chic and oh so French! Magnifique!

Finally, if you are longing for something a bit more mysterious and shrouded in intrigue, we bring you Mist of Avalon. The scent of the legendary island featured in the legend of Arthur, is an enchanting fragrance that blends a refreshing sea breeze with green herbal notes of basil, thyme & rosemary. Very alluring!

Hope you enjoyed this quick European round trip! If you feel like escaping to these destinations through your olfactory perception, visit our site to purchase these experiences!

Karin

xox

New Fragrance: Love Spell

Want to cast your spell of love or invite some romance into your life?? Well this new fragrant soy candle available from Shadow Moon Creations might help! Aptly titled ‘Love Spell’ it is a luscious fusion of citrus, cherry blossom, hydrangea, apple & peach, with a hint of blonde wood. Very alluring, it is sure to score you points in the love department! ;-)


Karin

xox

New Fragrance: Australian Bush

Introducing a brand new fragrance in Shadow Moon creations’ soy candles which captures the essence of the Australian Bush.

It is a rich floral blend with a true to life aroma, including notes of fresh green grass, sensual floral & green leaf. These are fused with herbal citrus notes of lemon, pine & eucalyptus.

Absolutely gorgeous, fresh and light!

Why do certain scented candles I smell make me think of particular events?

Smell can bring on a flood of memories or a strong emotional reaction, but how is it able to do this?

To be able to smell anything airborne odorised chemical molecules must enter the nose through the nostrils. Molecules must be airborne for you to smell it – that is why you are able to smell the fragrance released by a burning fragrant candle rather than a piece of solid metal. Once in the nose the odorised molecules are perceived by specialised chemoreceptors in the nasal passages, which then transfer an electrical signal to the brain. The olfactory bulb in the brain then interprets patterns in electrical activity as specific odors. Smell, more so than any other sense, is intimately connected to the brain’s emotional centre because the olfactory bulb is part of the brain’s limbic system which is key to our mood and memory. A smell triggers a strong reaction if it has been conditioned to be associated with a particular event, person or experience, and because we are exposed to a number of new smells as children, these childhood memories are often very powerful. Humans have approximately 1000 chemoreceptors, which through various combinations allow us to detect approximately 10,000 different smells. Some animals (such as bears and dogs) have a sense of smell that is more sensitive than humans which allows them to smell food several kilometres away. Taste is also inextricably linked to smell and our nose enables us to interpret complex flavours. When chewing your food vaporised molecules drift to the top of the nasal passages. So this is why when you have a cold and your nose is blocked your food tastes bland.  

 

The beauty of understanding how the nose works, is that you can manipulate it to suit your needs. So, if you want to create a specific mood or evoke a feeling of comfort in your home you can light a fragrant candle, sit back, relax and enjoy!

 

Cheers,

Karin

xox