“When I lead ocean meditations, I call on all of the senses to bring the sea to mind. I’ll always evoke that salty tang in the air that we smell by the ocean – because I know that smell will lead us all straight back to that experience.” If anything, it’s proof that our sense of smell is one of the most powerful, and using it to conjure up a sense of calm is something that we all have the ability to do.

So next time you’re feeling anxious or stressed or are struggling with the day-to-day, keep a salty sea perfume nearby and take a few minutes out – if not with Water Therapy, then try Jo Malone’s Wood Sage and Sea Salt, £55. It has a crunchy freshness combined with earthy sage. Or Haeckels’ Pluviophile candle, £55, which is inspired by crushed shells, concrete, sea water and the smell of rain, so it’s perfect for scenting your workspace on particularly stressful days.

The sea salt notes in Maison Margiela Replica’s Sailing Day, £51, have a slightly more aquatic accord paired with seaweed, and Salvatore Ferragamo’s under-the-sea inspired bottle houses Oceani di Seta, £86, which has a salty sea top note alongside delicate magnolia that will transport you to the coast in the springtime.

Why coastal-inspired scents might be the key to helping you relax