Lavender is like a miracle anti-stress, sleep aid drug. Our ancestors have known this for hundreds (perhaps thousands) of years and yet a lot of people simply refuse to believe that something natural can have such a profound effect on the human body. I am a big believer in this scent for relaxation and as an aid to help induce sleep. I have used it for years and I know that it works well for me.

Lavender is one of the few floral scents that I enjoy. I use it regularly to relax with, to settle down to get ready to go to sleep with and when meditating. I have tried virtually every lavender incense and fragrance under the sun so I feel pretty confident that I can recognize a good version when it comes across my desk.

Sandalwood refers to several aromatic woods, including Indian Sandalwood and Australian Sandalwood. Its fragrance provides a wood base note to many perfumes. Sandalwood smells similar to other wood scents, but it has a bright, fresh edge. Sandalwood oil is widely used by the cosmetics industry, and it is very expensive.

This Nandita fragrance oil lives up to the marketing speak typed on the included instructions for use sheet. Although based on Lavandula officinalis there are several other notes and tones that become apparent after careful consideration. I noticed just a faint whisper of Gardenia somewhere near the bottom note and it works out great.