• Settling down after a long day out and about
• When you’re anxious about that five inch stack of paperwork to be done by tomorrow
• When your nose is deep in someone else’s armpit on the packed train to work
• When you feel your frustration mounting because your wife has put a glass on the bottom shelf of the dishwasher and that’s not where they go and we’ve been through this before
• Before the big match you’re playing in

Ylang ylang is found in the South Sea islands and is used extensively in high end perfumery for its stunning, deep, floral scent. It will help bolster your self-esteem while also leaving you relaxed.

‘Fun’ Fact: The name ylang ylang stems from the Tagalog language of Austronesia, and literally means ‘flower of flowers’.

Lavender. The classic relaxation scent. It has a gently floral and soothing fragrance to encourage a calm mind and softened emotions.

Lavender ‘Fun’ Fact: The ancient Egyptians used lavender in the process of mummification.

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) is a fragrant citrus fruit grown in the Mediterranean, particularly Italy. It has a bright, peppy citrus aroma that helps to uplift the body and mind.

‘Fun’ Fact: Bergamot is thought to be a cross between sweet lemon and sour orange.

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) is native to the Mediterranean with a sweet and floral fragrance, which contribute towards feelings of well-being and happiness.

‘Fun’ Fact: Clary Sage got its name from the latin ‘claris’ for ‘clear’, as the seeds were traditionally soaked, then placed in the eye to draw out foreign objects.

Patchouli is a bushy herb native to tropical Asia with an earthy, musky scent making it an ideal fragrance to promote a grounding calm.

‘Fun’ Fact: Patchouli used to be used to protect silk from moths, and its scent became a marker for authentically traded silk – helping to establish it as an upscale fragrance to Europeans.