Vanilla: antibacterial, aphrodisiac and antidepressant.
Native to the orchid family, the vanilla bean first originated in Central and South America, and is said to have been cultivated by the Totonacs of Mexico. While the plant is used frequently in baking and medicinal items, it’s also popularly found in beauty products and lifestyle goods like candles, perfumes, incense sticks and diffusers. The soothing aroma of vanilla is not only extremely relaxing, but its essential oils have antioxidants that act as an aphrodisiac and antidepressant. Vanilla-based scents even have antibacterial properties that are great for healthy hair and skin. 

Lavender: calming and soothing
This plant literally gets its name from the Latin word ‘lavare’, that means ‘to wash’. The light pinkish-purple flower was used by ancient Romans as a scent around their rooms, and they would even use it on their clothes and hair. Today, it continues to be used around the world for its medicinal and therapeutic properties, as the fragrance of Lavender is extremely calming and soothing. Use this to aid sleep and relaxation, as a form of aromatherapy, and even to get relief from headaches, anxiety and other factors of stress. Sachets of dry lavender work great in bathrooms too – the scent keeps the room smelling forever fresh and will always help to lift your spirits after a long, hard day.