Choose the right winter fragrance and change your mood this winter

Olfaction – the sense of smell – is more powerful than you may have thought. The nose can smell at least one trillion distinct scents, and a fragrance has the ability to impact our moods and even change it. Kateko Ramoshaba, from leading body skincare range Clere®, says that fragrance plays an integral role in the product development of their body lotions and crèmes. “Women have their favourite fragrance for different occasions, seasons and moods.”

Our moods can be affected by different smells, as the area of our brain that processes emotions – the limbic centre – is linked to the olfactory senses. It is this connection that creates the relationship between smells and our moods and memories. In fact, just the thought of a fragrance can improve your mood.

“The smell of your favourite body lotion can kindle memories, create moods and provide inspiration,” says Ramoshaba. Summer fragrances are typically fresh and citrusy, while winter fragrances tend to be warmer, woody and gourmand.

The Clere^® hand and body lotions’ and crèmes’ top winter fragrances are the Rich Musk and Cocoa Butter variants. Musk is a common perfumery base note and adds a subtle touch of sensuality and warmth to our lotions and crèmes. The Clere^® Musk body lotion and crème has a sweet, rich and spicy fragrance that is sure to provide that much-needed warmth over the colder months, while Clere^® Cocoa Butter is an inviting fragrance that balances warmth, sweetness and woody notes.

Choosing a fragrance that is just for you, can definitely help you face those cold, dark mornings this winter.