Neroli is named after Marie Anne de La Trémoille, Princess of Nerola, who popularized the fragrance by using neroli to perfume her gloves and baths. Since then, the essence has been described as “neroli.”
It is said Cleopatra soaked the sails of her ships in neroli to herald her arrival and delight the citizens of Rome; the winds would carry the scent of neroli to the city before her ships arrived at port. Neroli has a long history with royals the world over, perhaps because of its enchanting spiritual uses.
The scent of neroli is described as powerful and refreshing. Uplifting, fruity, and bright citrus notes are rounded out with natural and sweet floral aromas. The fragrance of neroli is highly therapeutic and such benefits include: calming the nervous system, naturally improving the mood, summoning feelings of joy and relaxation, improving sleep quality, stimulating creativity, and other sage attributes such as wisdom and intuition.
Citrus trees, which neroli comes from, radiate a frequency of abundance, providing a stable foundation for manifestation of divine will and greater good. With this higher frequency, neroli helps us connect with the spiritual realms and receive divine inspiration.
Often used to ease feelings of loneliness, neroli not only helps us feel connected to the divine, but will help bridge the state of disconnection to ourselves and others. This beguiling scent enhances intimacy and not only with romantic partners! Neroli fosters openness to meeting new people on a deeper level, especially for those who struggle with small talk or being too introverted. Neroli is a powerful ally when making new friends, going on a date, or networking to find creative partners, allowing you to move past formal procedures, to be vulnerable and convey what is actually meaningful.
Because of its delightful and welcoming aroma, the Neroli Hydrosol can be applied to pulse points to be used as a perfume. Not only will using it as a perfume bring an enchanting scent to the wearer, but it will uplift their mood and those they come into contact with throughout the day. Hydrosols have an astringent quality, and therefore may be used to also cleanse the skin from sweat and germs. Spraying a little to the hands and rubbing it in is an alternative to harsh hand sanitizers.
Learn how to use Neroli Hysdrosol below…