Smells Like Seattle Spirit: Creating Memory Through Scent

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we find nature intertwining with our daily lives—an interaction engaging all our senses. But more often than not, it's the sense of smell that kindles the most vibrant memories. The scent of lavender blooming on our local farms or the wafting aroma of cedar from the trees - all blended with ingenuity and love to create our products at Seattle Sundries.

Ever caught a whiff of lavender and felt some long-forgotten memory spark into life? That's because our olfactory bulb, part of the brain's limbic system, processes smells and memory. Aroma cues can transport us across time and space, eliciting vivid emotional responses. Yes, folks, the smells we encounter aren't just ephemeral—they linger within us, tucked away in our memory banks.

You might be wondering how we capture these beautiful scents in our products. The secret? We carefully blend essential oils using the principles of top, middle, and base notes. These form the olfactory pyramid - the top note gives the first scent impression, the middle note forms the heart of a fragrance, and the base note brings depth and solidity.

Take our lavender essential oil for instance, a middle note that forms the 'heart' of our Jet City Soap Bar.

We blend it with top notes such as petitgrain for freshness, and base notes like cedarwood for a warm, woody finish. The result? A homage to our beloved PNW that when experienced, whisks you straight into the heart of Washington.

In essence (pun intended), we're doing more than creating products - we're crafting sensory experiences that make way for new memories tied to the unique ambiance of the PNW. So next time you're looking to gift something a little special, consider a scent-infused memory from the Seattle Sundries collection and remind someone of the natural world we love.

Note: Please make sure to use essential oils sensibly and with awareness of potential allergenic effects. Here's a resource on essential oil safety to help you out.