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I strongly believe that the right scent can help create the right mood. Think of all the times you've walked into a hotel or spa and instantly felt more relaxed. They probably had a candle or some kind of fragrance that helped you feel that way.
And since you're not a hotel, you're a person (duh), spritzing on a scent is a bit like setting an intention for how you want to be that day. That's why I like to wear bright, citrus scents that smell like sunshine.
It has been studied that citrus aromas can have a positive effect on increasing mood. As a beauty and fashion editor with a crazy inbox and demanding schedule, I need all the positivity and cheer I can get!
I love my ever-expanding perfume wardrobe. I don't currently have a signature scent, but I usually gravitate towards perfumes with notes of orange blossom, coconut milk, grapefruit, jasmine, bergamot, and vanilla, although I've been known to carry woody notes here and there.
In an effort to add more mood-enhancing fragrances to my repertoire, I tested and compared three sunny scents below.
This is what I learned.
