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: The Psychology of Reset Rituals: How Small Cues Create Big Shifts

    The Psychology of Reset Rituals: How Small Cues Create Big Shifts

    by Sarah Phillips

    Reset rituals work because the brain craves cues and rewards. By pairing a simple spray-and-breathe with consistent moments across your day, scent becomes a reliable anchor for calm and focus. This post unpacks the science, habit mechanics, and design principles that make micro-resets stick.

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Read more: How Scent Affects Your Mood (And the Science Behind It)

    How Scent Affects Your Mood (And the Science Behind It)

    by Sarah Phillips

    Discover how fragrance impacts your brain and emotions—and why scent is the fastest way to shift your state of mind.

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