Why I Loved Peppermint During Anxiety: The Scent That Helped Me Find a Quiet Moment

There was a time when I couldn't understand why I was so attached to peppermint.

曾经有一段时间，我无法理解自己为什么如此依赖薄荷的味道。

Especially the strong, refreshing scent of Thai herbal inhalers.

尤其是泰国八仙筒那种清凉、强烈的薄荷气息。

I carried one everywhere. It stayed beside me during difficult moments, and even when I slept, I wanted it nearby.

我几乎随身携带它。在难受的时候，它会陪伴着我，甚至睡觉时也希望它就在身边。

My husband once joked:

我的丈夫曾笑着说：

"Are you addicted to smelling that?"

“你是不是闻这个闻上瘾了？”

Maybe I was.

也许真的有一点。

But later, I realized I wasn't attached to peppermint itself.

但后来我发现，我依恋的并不只是薄荷。

I was attached to the feeling it created.

而是它带给我的那种感觉。

A small pause when my thoughts felt too loud.

当思绪太混乱时，一个短暂的暂停。

A moment that reminded me to return to the present.

一个提醒自己回到当下的片刻。

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Why Certain Scents Feel Comforting During Stressful Moments

为什么一些气味会让人在压力时感到安心

Everyone experiences stress and anxiety differently.

每个人面对压力和焦虑的方式都不同。

But many people naturally find comfort in certain scents — fresh, clean, and familiar aromas that create a sense of grounding.

但很多人都会被一些熟悉、清新、干净的气味安慰，它们能带来一种回到当下的感觉。

For me, strong floral scents were sometimes too overwhelming.

对我来说，浓郁的花香有时候太强烈。

Instead, I was always drawn to scents that felt more natural:

相反，我更喜欢自然、清透的气息：

The freshness of mint.

薄荷的清凉。

The gentle bitterness of tea leaves.

茶叶淡淡的苦涩。

The clean brightness of citrus.

柑橘般明亮清新的感觉。

They felt like opening a window after a long day and letting fresh air come in.

它们就像结束疲惫的一天后打开窗，让新鲜空气进入房间。

Creating After the Rain: Jasmine Tea, Fresh Mint & Forest Woods

创造「雨后」：茉莉茶香、清新薄荷与森林木质调

When I started creating my own incense blend, I noticed something:

当我开始调配自己的香粉时，我发现：

I kept returning to the feeling of fresh mint.

我总是不自觉地回到薄荷带来的清新感觉。

At first, I wondered:

一开始，我甚至怀疑：

“Would people enjoy this? Would it feel too much like a traditional herbal scent?”

“大家会喜欢这种味道吗？会不会太像传统草本气味？”

But I realized I was trying to recreate a very specific memory:

但后来我明白，我想复刻的是一个非常具体的记忆：

Walking through a forest after rain.

雨后走进森林的那一刻。

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The fragrance opens with fresh mint leaves.

初闻，是薄荷叶带来的清新草本气息。

A cool green freshness, like leaves washed clean by rainfall.

像被雨水洗净的叶片，带着清透的绿色气息。

Then comes a delicate jasmine note.

随后，淡淡的茉莉香慢慢出现。

Not a heavy floral scent, but a soft presence floating gently in the air.

它不是浓烈的花香，而像空气中轻轻飘来的花香。

Finally, several layers of woody notes unfold.

最后，多种木质香气逐渐展开。

Warm, calm, and grounding — like standing quietly among trees after a gentle rain.

温暖、沉稳、安定，就像雨后站在森林里，听空气慢慢恢复安静。

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Why This Is an Incense Powder, Not a Traditional Incense Stick

为什么我选择香粉，而不是线香

To recreate the feeling of rain after a forest shower, I chose a slow-heating incense powder method.

为了保留雨后森林那种缓慢展开的气息，我选择使用低温熏香的方式。

Unlike burning incense, which creates a stronger and faster release of aroma, incense powder warmed gently allows the fragrance to unfold layer by layer.

相比燃烧式香品，低温加热可以让香气更加缓慢地释放，让不同层次的味道逐渐展开。

This incense powder is designed to be used with an electric incense burner.

这款香粉建议搭配电熏炉使用。

At around 120–140°C, the botanical ingredients slowly release their natural aroma.

在约 120–140°C 的温度下，植物香材会慢慢释放自己的香气。

This gentle heat helps preserve the delicate balance between mint, jasmine tea, and woody notes.

这种温和的加热方式，可以更好地保留薄荷、茉莉茶香以及木质调之间的平衡。

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A Note About Using the Right Heat

关于使用方式的小提醒

I tested different methods while creating this fragrance.

在研发过程中，我尝试过不同的使用方式。

I found that direct flame and high-temperature burning could make some botanical notes become too strong and create a burnt aroma.

我发现明火以及过高温度的燃烧，会让部分植物香材产生焦糊感，影响原本细腻的香气。

That is why I created this blend specifically for gentle electric heating.

所以我最终选择了低温电熏的方式，让它更接近我想表达的那个瞬间：

The quiet freshness of a forest after rain.

雨后森林里的那份安静清新。

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A Small Ritual to Slow Down

一个让自己慢下来的小仪式

This incense is not a solution to everything.

这款香并不是解决一切的方法。

It is simply a small ritual.

它只是一个小小的仪式。

A moment to sit quietly.

一个安静坐下来的时间。

A moment to breathe.

一个呼吸的时间。

A moment to reconnect with yourself.

一个重新找回自己的时间。

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After the Rain

Jasmine Tea · Fresh Mint · Forest Woods

雨后 · 茉莉茶香 · 清新薄荷 · 森林木质调

A slow-releasing incense powder inspired by the peaceful atmosphere of a forest after rainfall.

一款灵感来自雨后森林的低温慢释香粉。

Created for those who appreciate quiet moments, fresh air, and the gentle beauty of nature.

献给喜欢安静片刻、清新空气，以及自然温柔气息的人。