In the modern age we’ve come to view fragrance as a luxury, an “extra,” but historically it has served a very real function, for which it has been revered, through its potential to boost health, both physical and spiritual. Playing an important role in rituals, ceremonial as well as practical, fragrance has long been perceived as divine, protective, and luxurious—but, above all, essential.
As we make our way through (and, finally, out of) the Covid age, our need for fresh ways of navigating new anxieties has become undeniable. And somehow this obstacle course of emotional uncertainty has led us back to the primal power of fragrance. In the early days of the pandemic, scented candles became a touchpoint. The combination of warmth, light, and aroma proved a balm during dark…
