“It’s very complex,” says Edeniste founder Audrey Semeraro. “When you analyze the olfactive molecules of lavender, for example, some are relaxing and others are energizing,” but sophisticated extraction techniques can isolate only those that will chill you out. All of the eaux de parfum are infused with a patented Destress Accord that was evaluated for efficacy by measuring cortisol levels in users’ saliva, and the Lifeboost formulas have been tested by such methods as monitoring changes in heart rate and blood flow to the brain when the scents are sniffed.

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