The smell of spruce is difficult to describe in words - it's best to breathe it in consciously in the forest to get to know it in detail. Nevertheless, in this article we will try to define what the spruce tree smells like.
What does the spruce tree smell like and how can you use its scent?
The smell of the spruce is intense, resinous and reminiscent of the forest. It has a calming, relaxing and stimulating effect at the same time. The spruce can be used as a bath additive, tea or Christmas tree to enjoy its scent.
What does the spruce smell like?
The spruce tree has a complex smell. It can be compared to that of fir, but is evenmore intense and resinous- with a less volatile aroma. All types of spruce, such as the Siberian spruce, the blue spruce or the red spruce, smellwonderfully like the forest
By the way: Sometimes the smell of spruce is also described asherb, which in this case is only intended to express the pronounced naturalness of the aroma.
What effect does the scent of spruce have?
Due to the essential oils and resin it contains, the spruce spreads a balsamic, not to say heavenly, scent, which on the one handcalms and relaxes, but on the other hand alsostimulating has a stimulating effect. It opens and clears the airways, which is why the special spruce smell is often used during a cold, for example.
How can you take advantage of the scent of spruce?
The foresty and fresh-smelling spruce needles can be used, among other things,as a bath additive or to prepare tea. If you simply place a few spruce branches in your living room or bedroom, the needles will also exude their inviting scent.
In addition, the spruce is aChristmas tree a cheap alternative to the Nordmann fir. In the warm living room it spreads its pleasant, natural scent even better than in the forest.
Important: Bring the spruce into the house shortly before Christmas Eve so that the needles stay on the tree.
Tip
Which conifer smells best?
In the end, of course, it's purely a question of taste, but in addition to the different types of spruce, the noble fir, for example, is also considered to have a particularly pleasant smell with its pleasant aroma reminiscent of oranges.
