Olfactotherapy, the science of smells.
Our Vision of Herbal Medicine
At L’Essence des Notes, we are convinced that nature contains unique properties that contribute to our well-being and the preservation of our health. This vision is reflected in the precepts of herbal medicine, a gentle medicine that treats and prevents physical and psychological disorders through the use of plants. Plants can be used in many forms: herbal teas, dry or fluid extracts, macerates, syrups… Among all these variations, we were captivated by the most powerful extraction: essential oil.
Essential Oils and their Place in Well-being
Essential oils, aromatic principles par excellence, hold a prominent place in the well-being sector. Aromachology (well-being through essential oils) and olfactotherapy (well-being through the scents of essential oils) are the two therapies on which our expertise is based. We use the scents of certain essential oils to calm, tone, release, and regulate emotions. The multiple olfactory molecules present in essential oils give them numerous therapeutic properties. They are used as messengers, very quickly delivering information to the limbic system, the seat of emotions and pleasure.
The Physiological Influence of Scents
Since the 1980s, researchers have been interested in demonstrating the physiological influence of scents on the human psyche and behavior. Studies have shown that essential oils can have a physiological effect on sleep, relaxation, breathing, and mood.
Why Olfactotherapy?
According to Gilles Fournil, the creator of olfactotherapy, this method allows us to "better know ourselves, be calmer, at peace with this existential quest. (…) It offers keys to be more at peace with oneself and the world, by giving meaning to existence."
Our Essential Oil-Based Perfumes
Based on this wonderful observation of the power offered by plants and our sense of smell, we worked with our team of experts to compose new perfumes, olfactory remedies to offer you the energy you need. This adventure, which began in 2007, could not have seen the light of day without Huong Mangin, our inspiring founder.
