Well, let me tell ya, folks been askin’ about what smells good with that lavender stuff. You know, the purple flowery thing? Smells nice on its own, but sometimes ya wanna mix it up a bit, make it a little more…interestin’. So, I’ve been sniffin’ around, doin’ some research, you know, the kind where you just smell things and see if they make your nose happy. And I’ve got some ideas for ya.
First off, let’s talk about them citrusy smells. You know, oranges, lemons, all that stuff. They’re kinda sharp and zingy, which goes real good with the lavender’s sweetness. It’s like, the lavender calms things down, and the citrus perks ’em right back up. Makes a nice balance, see? I heard tell of somethin’ called “bergamot” too. Sounds fancy, but it’s just another one of them citrus smells, I reckon. Mix it with lavender, and they say it makes things light and bright, like a sunny mornin’. Makes sense to me.
Then there’s this “peppermint” smell. My grandpappy used to grow it in his garden. Real strong, that one, makes your nose tingle. But a little bit mixed with lavender? Oh, that’s nice. It’s like…refreshing, you know? Clears your head right out. And there’s eucalyptus too, kinda similar, sharp and clean. Good for when you’re feeling all stuffy.
- Citrus Smells: Orange, Lemon, Tangerine, Lime, Mandarin, Bergamot – these make lavender smell brighter and happier.
- Minty Smells: Peppermint, Eucalyptus – these make lavender smell clean and refreshing.
Now, some folks like things a little more…fancy. They talk about “complementary blends.” Sounds complicated, but it just means smells that are kinda opposite each other, but still go together real well. Like fruity and flowery, or spicy and…well, flowery again, since we’re talkin’ about lavender. Think of it like puttin’ sugar in your coffee, or salt on your watermelon. It just…works.
I heard tell of vanilla bein’ a good match too. Vanilla, that’s the sweet smellin’ stuff they put in them fancy cakes and cookies. I ain’t much for bakin’, but I do like the smell. And mixin’ it with lavender? Makes things warm and cozy, like a blanket on a cold night. And there’s “rosemary” too. Another one of them garden herbs. Smells kinda woodsy, I guess. But it mixes good with lavender, makes it a little more earthy, you know?
Some other fancy smells I heard about are “basil” and “frankincense”. Don’t ask me what they are exactly, but folks say they smell good with lavender. And there’s somethin’ called “coumarin” too. Sounds like somethin’ you’d put in a car engine, but I guess it smells nice. All these things, they just add a little somethin’ extra to the lavender, make it a little more…well, somethin’.
And don’t forget them other flowery smells. Jasmine and lily of the valley, they say. I ain’t seen too many of them fancy flowers around here, but I reckon they smell nice. Mix ‘em with lavender, and you got yourself a whole bouquet of smells, all sweet and pretty. You can use these smells to make your own perfume, if you’re feelin’ fancy. Or candles, if you want your house to smell nice. Or even just put a few drops in your bath, if you want to relax. Lavender’s good for that, you know. Helps ya sleep, calms your nerves. But mixin’ it with other smells? Well, that just makes it even better.
So, there you have it. A whole bunch of smells that go good with lavender. Citrus, mint, vanilla, other flowers, all sorts of stuff. Just gotta experiment a little, see what you like. Ain’t no right or wrong way to do it, long as it smells good to you. And if you’re takin’ any pills to help you sleep, be careful, cause lavender can make you even sleepier. Don’t wanna fall asleep in your soup, now, do ya? Now go on and make your house (and yourself!) smell nice. You deserve it.
