We all know coffee is for waking up, whether first thing in the morning or as a means to get over the afternoon slump. Sometimes we will have coffee after a fancy dinner when we still have to drive home with our full bellies. Generally, we know too much can make us jittery and addictions to coffee are real. Cold turkey leads to coffee-jonesing headaches.

But the question has been and continues to be: Is coffee good for us?

Coffee contains caffeic acid, which protects the brain against oxidative stress, decreases inflammation, and may reduce cancer risks, so I would say, there are benefits to drinking coffee. But did you know there are benefits to smelling coffee?

According to a study published by the National Library of Medicine through the Integrative Medicine Research Publications, inhaling the aroma of coffee enhances cognitive parameters, including the ability to pay attention, quality of memory, and an increased alertness. This is just from smelling the coffee! Further research showed the aroma of coffee affects brain waves and decreases heart rate, which means increased attention without the extra jitters.

Modern Peasant coffee perfumes start with extractions from perfectly roasted, exceptional coffee beans. The extracts are then layered with essential oils to accentuate the scents of the single origin beans. In other words, there is real coffee in those coffee perfumes. Real coffee that can support you with focus, alertness, and a calm mood.

In honor of National Coffee Day, September 29th (should be a month!) use the CODE: LOVECOFFEE for 15% off all Coffee Perfume purchases. See if a coffee scent in the afternoon can take the edge off without the jitters. 

Sumatra: Dark coffee bean with floral undertones + Rose

Burundi: Dark chocolate-y coffee bean + Lemon

Marte Alemu: Bright, creamy Ethiopian coffee + Jasmine

Esther’s Peru: Medium Roast coffee with notes of citrus + Wild Orange + Tobacco