The Spring Interior Scent That Can Give Your Home A Boost Of Energy

Setting a cohesive atmosphere goes beyond color palettes and hand-selected decor — it's vital to capture all the senses while designing your space. Scent is a powerful tool that pulls at the same places in our brains that regulate emotion and memory. With that being said, when you choose a signature home scent that suits your design style, you're actively helping forge a space that you, your family, and friends can think back on fondly when they smell that fragrance years later. If you're on the hunt for your new favorite scent for spring, clary sage is one fragrant herb will make your whole home smell incredible. "I call it the 'high on life' motivator, as it helps you tap into your fun, playful, and adventurous side," Jennifer Pressimone, a clinical aromatherapy expert shared with Homes and Gardens, "This euphoric and uplifting scent expands your creativity to see different perspectives."

Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) is a flowering herb in the mint family. Its scent is airy and bright like freshly brewed tea, invoking a sense of serenity while also carrying an uplifting energy. It has a green, minty edge with slightly sweet and floral undertones — perfect for a boost of energy ahead of spring. Besides coming from two different plants, clary sage is different from ordinary sage scent. Sage is more earthy, cleansing, and grounding, while clary sage relaxes and uplifts. By incorporating clary sage in your home, you can create an energized yet tranquil environment to accentuate the overall atmosphere of your home.

You can find an array of clary sage home fragrances in different forms. It's not difficult to track down this scent in your preferred mode of aromatherapy. This Chesapeake Bay Multi-wick Candle features a soothing clary sage fragrance in a large ceramic dish. You can also opt to use a diffuser with a few drops of pure essential oil, like this Gya Labs Clary Sage Essential Oil. 

If you're up for an easy project, create your own essential oil spray with some simple supplies. Gather a spray bottle, clary sage essential oil, unscented witch hazel, and distilled water. You can also add in a couple sprigs of dried clary sage if you have any handy — clary sage is a top salvia pick for stunning container gardens. Start by adding 25 to 30 drops of essential oils into an 8-ounce bottle. Fill the bottle half way with witch hazel and top the rest off with distilled water. Spritz over furniture or directly into the air.

For a more personalized room fragrance, combine clary sage with other essential oils. To hone in on the uplifting energy of this herb even further, combine it with juniper berry and ylang ylang. Craft an inviting and grounding scent by blending clary sage with sandalwood or cedarwood. Play around with different combinations until you find a blend that feels like it truly represents you and your home.