I do think smell is the least appreciated sense, and yet, how it can change our mood or even our physical state. An unpleasant whiff can ruin our day, whereas an unexpected waft of sweet flowers can raise our spirits and bring us joy. An aroma can conjure up a childhood memory, or the image of a loved one in a flash. Not surprising that fragrances have been used since ancient times.
I was blown away by ARRAN Sense Of Scotland beauty products, so I didn’t need much persuasion to road-test their home fragrances.
ARRAN Sense Of Scotland is a family-run company, which began as a small soap-making business in an old dairy farm for Brodick Castle and has created vibrant, evocative scents for three generations. Despite having grown significantly, it’s held true to its island heritage.
What I love about ARRAN Sense Of Scotland is that somehow they bottle the wildness and beauty of the Isles. Their fragrances are quite different and distinctive, with depth and bite. As their hair products make your hair smell of a walk in the mountains, their home products bring those mountains right into your home.
I chose to try Jasmine and Philadelphus (I remember my mother calling it Mock-Orange Blossom – as a child I’d bury my nose in it for hours just to inhale the sweet smell). Both pack a surprising punch for such delicate white flowers.
I was not disappointed. Even as I opened the beautiful presentation tube of the Reed Diffuser, the fragrance hit me, as if I’d walked past a flowering bush.
Everything about ARRAN Sense Of Scotland exudes quality and thoughtful design. The glass bottle and extra long reeds create elegance and style – staying fresh for up to six months.
For a burst of aroma, the Room Spray, also beautifully presented in matching glass bottle is perfect when unexpected guests arrive.
And after a trying day you can enjoy real hedonistic pleasure, with a good book, a glass of wine and an ARRAN Sense Of Scotland beautiful pure white candle within a pretty glass holder – calm and comforting.
ARRAN Sense Of Scotland bring you the whole experience and I love their idea of using different fragrances in different rooms.
Just Grapefruit – mood-boosting citrus for any room, it uplifts, refreshes and rejuvenates.
Bergamot And Geranium – brings the outdoors in, for open plan areas and hallways. Keeping you motivated and energised, it’s great for a home office too.
After The Rain – as featured previously in Frost, a fresh, floral scent reconnects you with nature. Rose and sandalwood are soothing and stress-relieving, thus it works well in your lounge or bathroom.
So experience different moods in different rooms with a combination of ARRAN Sense Of Scotland reed diffusers, room sprays and candles – a novel way to enjoy a staycation in your own home perhaps?
By Dr K Thompson, award-winning author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope: Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows
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