Mood-Lifting Magic: 5 Scents to Brighten a Gloomy Day

When the skies turn grey and the energy dips low, sometimes even coffee can’t quite chase away the gloom. But scent? Scent is different. At Melted, we believe fragrance is more than just ambiance, it’s therapy in the air, a gentle nudge to uplift your soul.

Whether you're powering through work-from-home hours, curled up with your favourite book, or just seeking calm in the chaos, these five carefully curated mood-enhancing fragrances will be your perfect companions on rainy, dull, or emotionally heavy days.

1. Lavender – For Calm & Clarity

Lavender’s soothing aroma is renowned for reducing anxiety and balancing emotions. Studies show it lowers cortisol levels and helps create a peaceful, grounded mindset.

How to use:

• Essential oil diffusers for work or relaxation

• Lavender soy candles and wax melts for cozy evenings

• Room sprays or calming bath rituals

Try It:

• Lush Rose and Lavender Soap – Melted

• Lavender & Vanilla Soy Candle – The Maeva Store

2. Citrus (Orange, Lemon, Bergamot) – For Energy & Focus

Bright and invigorating, citrus scents instantly awaken your senses. Perfect for beating the afternoon slump or shaking off rainy-day blues.

How to use:

• Citrus-based room sprays to freshen your workspace

• Wax tablets near your desk for a zest boost

• Shower steamers to kickstart your mornings

Try It:

• Kiss of Dawn – Mandarin Foot & Bath Soak – Melted

• Citrus Grove Soy Candle – Rad Living

3. Rose – For Emotional Comfort

Rose scent offers nurturing warmth, evoking feelings of love, security, and emotional balance, ideal when you need a little extra comfort.

How to use:

• Wax sachets in wardrobes or drawers

• Warm baths for self-care moments

• Aromatherapy oils during journaling or meditation

Subtle Melted hint: Some Melted wax tablets feature delicate rose notes, bringing subtle floral comfort to your space.

Try It:

• Rose Bud Wardrobe Freshener – Melted

• Rose Wax Tablets – Niana

4. Sandalwood – For Grounding & Mindfulness

Earthy and woody, sandalwood helps reduce mental chatter and fosters mindfulness, perfect for meditation or moments of introspection.

How to use:

• Cold-processed soaps infused with sandalwood

• Wax melts in meditation corners or living rooms

In Melted: Some natural soaps feature sandalwood to help center your daily routine.

Try It:

• Divine Illumination Set (includes sandalwood soap) – Melted

• Sandalwood soap – Melted

• Sandalwood Soy Candle – Ekam

5. Vanilla – For Comfort & Warmth

Vanilla’s rich, cozy aroma evokes nostalgia and calm — a perfect match for rainy days, slow music, and moments of self-reflection.

How to use:

• Wax sachets near your bedside

• Blended candles combining vanilla with lavender or cinnamon

• Tea-light warmers in your favorite reading nook

Try It:

• Vanilla Latte Candle – Melted

• Vanilla Bean Candle – Artisans Rose

Bonus Tip: Mix & Match for a Custom Mood

Many Melted wax tablets and soy candles combine two or more of these notes—like lavender & vanilla or rose & sandalwood—giving you a layered and fuller emotional boost.

Browse Melted’s Collection of Candles & Wax Tablets

You can’t control the weather, but you can control your atmosphere. With the right fragrance, even the gloomiest days can feel warm, clear, and hopeful.

Which scent is your rainy-day ritual?

Share your favourites with us @melted.in and let your aroma story unfold.

With Love,

Melted!