By Joshua Pierce, Head of Education at Credo
Scent is a special thing.
How does scent memory work?
In her book Essence and Alchemy: A Natural History of Perfume, the brilliant natural perfumer Mandy Aftel teaches us that our “Olfactory senses are the only place in the human body where the central nervous system comes into direct contact with the environment…. In other words, before we know we are in contact with a smell, we have already received and reacted to it.” This is the biggest reason I’m absolutely in love with fragrance.Because scent is literally physically infused to your brain… our brains make very intimate connections with it. Thus, (yes, I said thus) forming close relationships with a smell and locking it away into special memories forever! That’s why we can instantly be transported to another place and time with just the reminder of smell. Ain’t it romantic!?
Some very obvious examples of scent memory are: the smell of freshly baked bread can make you hungry. Or the scent of clove and cinnamon could immediately make you think of snowy days in a festive cabin. Personally, there are very specific fragrance combos that take me straight back to my high school days (I’m looking at you sun-ripened raspberries).
A term I always connect with is often used in the thespian world: sense memory.
Credo has a huge range of fabulous fragrances that you can make your own memories with! All of our fragrances are proudly compliant with The Credo Clean Standard™ and our Radical Fragrance Transparency Policy. This means you won’t be tricked with sneaky fragrance ingredients that hide under the guise of “fragrance (parfum)”. For more information on our impactful Radical Fragrance Transparency click here.
Discover Credo's Clean Fragrances by Scent Family
Here are some of our bestselling fragrances categorized by fragrance families: Floral, Woody, Citrus, Spicy, Fruity, Gourmand and Aquatic.Floral
Some think florals are only for the spring. But we love them ALL year round. Check out these two light and lovely florals from our line up.
Woody
Woody fragrances are comforting and warm, like a cozy wool sweater. We love these two fragrances because they give us major calming vibes.
Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil
Citrus
Want some pep in your step? Citrus fragrances can brighten any day with a refreshing aroma of pure energy!
Ellis Brooklyn West Eau de Parfum
Spicy
Spicy fragrances can be sultry and seductive. When I smell these fragrances I think of decadent jazz clubs in New Orleans.
Fruity
Playful, flirty notes of sumptuous fruit can be found here. These fragrances are great on days when you want to lighten things up. (Which for me seems to be every day.)
Gourmand
Everyone loves the indulgent aroma of vanilla, cocoa and honey. Gourmand fragrances hit the spot when you crave the deep, nourishing scent of culinary delights.
Ellis Brooklyn BEE Eau de Parfum
Aquatic
Aquatic ingredients are steeped in antiquity but have burst on the scene in relatively modern times. Making them a fast favorite for folks looking for a unisex option. Fresh, sparkling and sophisticated are the descriptors that come to mind.
Dedcool MILK Layering Fragrance
Making Scent Memories With Credo
So, check out these wonderful fragrances! Pick out a favorite and get out there and make some memories with it! Even if the scent memory is just turning heads with your new signature scent.As always, we have our team of Clean Beauty Experts available to chat with you via our website. Just click the chat bubble in the lower right hand corner of the home screen to ask any questions you may have about how these fragrances smell. It really is the best way to shop fragrance online.
Cheers,
Joshua
