How 80s Pop and Aromatherapy Work the Same Magic

At first glance, 80s pop music and aromatherapy seem like they belong to two totally different planets. One’s neon leg warmers, keytars, and synth solos; the other’s lavender spritzers, sandalwood incense, and the gentle glow of a diffuser.

But look closer, and you’ll see these two worlds aren’t that far apart. In fact, they share some totally rad common ground when it comes to shifting your mood, sparking memories, and bringing a little magic into everyday life.

Mood Alteration: Pop Beats + Plant Power

Pop an A-ha cassette into your Walkman or cue up “Take On Me” on your Spotify and boom — instant energy boost. Or hit play on “Things Can Only Get Better’’” when you need a reminder that, yes, you will survive that Monday meeting.

Now swap the sound for scent. A few sniffs of lavender, bergamot, or peppermint can chill you out, perk you up, or help you focus. Whether it’s through your ears or your nose, both music and aromatherapy are like emotional DJs, spinning the vibes you need on demand.

Nostalgia as Therapy

Here’s the thing: our senses are time machines. A whiff of patchouli might take you back to a yoga retreat you loved. A burst of coconut oil could remind you of summer vacations.

And then there’s music — Girls Just Want to Have Fun might send you straight back to your first middle school dance. Thriller might resurrect Halloween memories complete with questionable costumes.

Both smell and sound have the power to transport us and give us that little hit of nostalgia. Sometimes it’s the therapy we didn’t even know we needed.

Personal Playlists (and Blends)

Back in the day, everyone had their own mixtape — the ultimate pump-up jams, the break-up ballads, the “driving with the windows down” collection.

Aromatherapy works the same way. You might have a blend for calm vibes only, another blend for focus, and something citrusy for mornings when you need an extra kick. Both are deeply personal, curated for what you need in the moment.

Portable Joy

In 1985, joy came in the form of a Walkman, fresh batteries, and your favorite cassette. Today, it might be a tiny aroma stick in your bag.

Both are portable kits of instant mood repair. Stressed at work? Hit the oils. Feeling blah on the bus? Blast a little Madonna. You don’t need much — just a pocket-sized pick-me-up that flips the switch on your mood.

Final Chorus

Maybe 80s pop and aromatherapy do live in different corners of the sensory universe. But they share a mission: to shift your mood, stir your soul, and give you a dose of joy on demand.

Whether it’s a neon-lit power ballad or a calming woodsy blend, both remind us that the little things — a song, a scent — can make a big impact.