Vetiver Grass

The vetiver scent, derived from the roots of a perennial grass native primarily to India and grown in tropical climates such as Haiti and Indonesia, has a long and celebrated history in the world of fragrance. The fragrance itself is distilled in a process that first involves the aging of vetiver roots. The roots are then soaked in water until a highly concentrated oil is released and skimmed from the surface. This fragrant oil can then be utilised for its many properties. The vetiver plant resides within the same family as other aromatic grasses also used for essential oils, including the very popular lemongrass and citronella plants.

What is Vetiver Oil used for?

While used in its cultivation for the production of woven goods, vetiver’s core consumption is in its oil state. Known for its deep, earthy aroma, vetiver oil has been used for centuries in perfumery and aromatherapy.

In fragrance, vetiver is traditionally used in men’s cologne. The verdant, woody, and raw note tends to be considered more on the masculine end of the spectrum. However, its use is more widespread than would be assumed. As a base note, vetiver is an extremely popular addition to many western perfumes due to its fixative properties. Meaning, when incorporated into a blend, vetiver can help to make scents last longer to the nose. Overall, the scent is extremely versatile, lending a sophisticated and comforting dimension to any blend.

Recognised for its grounding and calming properties, vetiver has also been known to be utilised in the practice of aromatherapy. According to studies done on the subject, inhalation can improve alertness, reduce mental fatigue, and feelings of anxiety. Studies have also gone so far to show that when diffused during sleep, vetiver may help breathing issues by increasing the quality of one’s exhalation and improving overall quality of sleep.

Air Aroma’s Vetiver Rain Fragrance

Green, Wet, Earthy, Fresh, Inviting

Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood, Violet Leaf, Iris Root, Orange Flower, Orange, Bergamot, Marine Air, Grapefruit

An earth ritual in the depth of forest solitude, following an undeniable call of the wild. Rooting and trusting the wise voice of nature while creating ceremony in a stone structure embossed with age. The wet essence of earthy veracity permeates thick air, offering harmonious answers to curious questions. With feet planted in the soil, a place to house the wild nature and enchantments of the soul.

With its fresh, revitalising output, Vetiver Rain is a luxurious aroma oil utilised popularly in spa areas, fitness and wellness, and spring or summer seasonal scenting.

Vetiver scent is a unique and sophisticated fragrance for fans of earthy, green aromas and those inspired by the scents of Spring. Explore the invigorating splendor of vetiver in Air Aroma’s Vetiver Rain scent, or design a custom signature scent to take advantage of the versatile properties this scent has to offer.

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In recent years, people are sleeping worse than ever before. Although sleep is one of the three pillars of health, along with nutrition and movement, many people are not getting enough for their wellbeing. With higher caffeine intake, increased screen time, and external stressors, it’s no surprise that adults are having a harder time sleeping in 2023. Today, people will do almost anything to get a good night sleep. From taking melatonin or CBD, installing blackout curtains, listening to ambient sounds, or even using sleep specific apps to aid in lulling themselves to bed. Intro: aromatherapy, a natural alternative consisting of inhaling essential oil scents, that has been used for sleep aid for thousands of years. Using scents for better sleep is a tried and true method to receive an array of benefits and sleep improvement.

Nearly one third of Australian adults do not regularly get the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep they need, being the optimal seven to nine hours a night. In a study, 60 per cent said their sleep was constantly changing and irregular, while a quarter reported they regularly wake up feeling not well-rested, putting their physical and mental health at risk, according to new research. Overtime, this sleep disparity can lead to health risks as well as bleed into one’s work and personal life, potentially causing changes in productivity, mood, and memory.

Inhale Exhale: Aromatherapy for Sleep

Aromatherapy has been used for its healing properties since ancient times. Scents can be applied, inhaled, or diffused to aid with a variety of health benefits such as pain relief, stress and anxiety easement,and decreasing sleeplessness. Although not typically a sense associated with sleep, studies have shown that smell directly affects sleep. Distinct smells can promote better sleep quality, help people wake up in the morning, and even influence dreams and memory formation during rest.

People can utilize this knowledge and set themselves up for a successful night sleep by incorporating specific scents into their bedtime routine. Exposure to scents associated with calming, clarifying, or mood boosting properties can help one ease into a restful state and create a bedroom environment more conductive to falling, and staying, asleep.

Calm your Nerves: Lavender & Bergamot

The body responds in step with external pressures – when one experiences stress or strain in their life, their body reacts. For example, through increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and increased cortisol production. These changes are the exact opposite of what the body should be experiencing when winding down for sleep and can majorly contribute to sleeping problems like insomnia.

Lavender, the most studied scent in relation to sleep studies, is a natural scent that contains chemical compounds that calm the nervous system, thus counteracting stress and anxiety. Studies have found that inhaling lavender essential oils can lower heart rate, body temperature, and blood pressure – all processes that increase with stress and decrease as the body naturally prepares itself for sleep. The citrus ingredient bergamot contains similar properties, helping to reduce blood pressure and heart rate when used for aromatherapy.

Clear your Head: Peppermint & Eucalyptus

Also found to positively impact sleep are the scents of Peppermint and Eucalyptus. When inhaled, these bright, herbal scents can clear one’s head of racing thoughts after a long day, a common barricade to falling asleep, and leave you in a more relaxed state. Clearing the head in a more physical way, these scents can also help to clear out congestion, which in turn can help to relieve breathing and aid in dropping off to sleep.

Balance your Mood

After a day of heightened emotions, one can find themselves struggling to level out before bed. To counteract this sensation, try using aromatherapy with Sandalwood and Cedarwood oils. These scents are known for their mood-balancing properties, calming emotions so you can unwind before bed. Specifically, these oils contain a chemical compound, cedrol, that causes a sedative effect. Cedrol also activates the body’s parasympathetic nervous system, better known as your “rest and digest” system.

While less studied, findings point to vetiver scents positively impacting sleep. The deep, earthly smell works similarly to its woody counterparts, slowing the mind down to a more relaxed, grounded state.

Air Aroma Scents for Successful Sleep

Air Aroma provides multiple products conducive to sleep focused aromatherapy. Spritz a few sprays of our room sprays on your pillow before bed or throughout your bedroom to create a calming sleep environment. Air Aroma offers sprays featuring:

Lavender

Peppermint

Bergamot

Sandalwood

Vetiver

If you prefer to utilize your personal diffuser for aromatherapy, Air Aroma provides a range of our carefully curated fragrances in 30ml diffusion oils.

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