10 scents that take care of you

Lavender can help you relax and sleep.

A study conducted on 42 college women found that the fragrance effectively eased sleep problems and depression in the participants.

Cinnamon can sharpen your mind.

The cozy, sweet-smelling spice can boost your brain power. A whiff of cinnamon can improve cognitive functions like visual-motor response, working memory and attention span, researchers from Wheeling Jesuit University found.

Pine can ease stress.

The pine scent could be decreasing our anxiety, lower depression and stress levels a Japanese study revealed.

Fresh-cut grass can make you more joyful.

A chemical emanated by the fresh-cut grass can make you feel joyful and relaxed, researchers found. The reinvigorating scent may also prevent age related menatl decline.

Citrus gives you energy.

Simply sniffing a lemon or an orange can boost your energy and alertness levels.

Vanilla can elevate your mood.

A vanilla whiff can elevate your feelings of joy and relaxation, a study published in the Proceedings of ISOT/JASTS 2004 revealed.

Pumpkin can serve as an aphrodisiac.

40 percent of the male participants at a study conducted by The Smell & Taste Treatment and Research responded positively to a pumpkin scent when combined with lavender.

Peppermint may boost concentration.

Peppermint scent could be linked to greater cognitive function, motivation and overall performance, a small study conducted by the Wheeling Jesuit University found.

Jasmine may ease depression.

During a study conducted in 2010, researchers found that the stimulating effect of jasmine oil can aid in the relief of depression and can lead to an uplifted mood.

Apples may help with migraine.

The participants of a 2008 study who found the smell of apples pleasing had a noticeable reduction in headache symptoms as well as shortened migraine episodes.