Field Notes

  1. Read more: Designing Your Atmosphere: How Environment Shapes Emotion

    Designing Your Atmosphere: How Environment Shapes Emotion

    by Sarah Phillips

    The spaces we live and work in are never neutral — they constantly influence stress, focus, and emotion. Atmosphere design uses light, color, sound, and scent to align environments with the nervous system, helping overstimulated minds reset. This post explores the science, history, and principles behind creating supportive spaces.

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  2. Read more: Functional Fragrance vs. Perfume: What’s the Difference?

    Functional Fragrance vs. Perfume: What’s the Difference?

    by Sarah Phillips

    Perfume and functional fragrance may share ingredients, but they serve very different purposes. Perfume is about projection and performance — a scent cloud for others. Functional fragrance is about subtle, personal resets that help you stay calm, focused, or grounded. This post unpacks the science, psychology, and cultural shifts driving the distinction.

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  3. Read more: The Science of Scent and Mood: Why Smell Is the Fastest Reset

    The Science of Scent and Mood: Why Smell Is the Fastest Reset

    by Sarah Phillips

    When stress spikes, you don’t have time for a 30-minute routine. Because scent signals route directly to emotion and memory, a single breath can interrupt spirals and restore clarity. This post explains the science, habit mechanics, and practical ways to use functional fragrance as a rapid reset.

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  4. Read more: Why Functional Fragrance Is the Future of Wellness Rituals

    Why Functional Fragrance Is the Future of Wellness Rituals

    by Sarah Phillips

    Wellness doesn’t need more mats, playlists, or complex routines. Functional fragrance offers a three-second reset that works in real life — subtle, refillable, and backed by neuroscience. In this post, we explore why it’s a future-proof tool for overstimulated professionals who crave clarity without more to-dos.

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  5. Read more: Color and Mood: How Hue Shapes Emotion and Space

    Color and Mood: How Hue Shapes Emotion and Space

    by Sarah Phillips

    Color and scent are two of the fastest ways to influence mood, focus, and clarity. By pairing visual anchors with Aerchitect’s functional fragrance mists, you can create micro-resets that cut through overstimulation and help you shift between roles with ease. This post explores the psychology, rituals, and design cues behind making your atmosphere work for you.

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  6. Read more: Functional Fragrance: How to Use Scent as a Mood Tool

    Functional Fragrance: How to Use Scent as a Mood Tool

    by Sarah Phillips

    Discover how functional fragrance shifts your mood, focus, and energy. Backed by neuroscience and daily rituals. Scent as a tool, not just a trail.

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