Cambridge, a City That Became Part of My Life

For many years, I lived in Tokyo.

Tokyo is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
Everything is there.
It is convenient, exciting, and endlessly stimulating.

It is a city that fulfils many desires.

But as I grew older, I began to long for something different.
Not more stimulation — but more calm.

Finding balance

Cambridge is a quiet city.

I came here six years ago, and I am still here.
It is not too big, and not too small.
Not too busy, and not too quiet.

There is nature close by,
but the city is still alive with people, ideas, and movement.

To me, Cambridge feels balanced.

A city that fits my rhythm

In Cambridge, life moves at a gentler pace.
People walk and cycle.
Seasons are felt more clearly.

It is a place where you can think, breathe, and notice small things.

This balance —
between city and nature,
movement and stillness —
is what I love most about Cambridge.

Capturing Cambridge in scent

This feeling became the inspiration for Cambridge,
Nora’s Aroma original blend.

I wanted to express the clarity of thought,
the freshness of air,
and the calm focus that this city gives me.

About the Cambridge Blend

Cambridge is a fresh, herbaceous citrus blend,
designed to support clarity and focus.

It is ideal before study, work, sports,
or any time you want to clear your mind and feel refreshed.

Ingredients (INCI):
Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Citrus limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oil
Cupressus sempervirens (Cypress) Leaf Oil
Boswellia carterii (Frankincense) Resin Oil

Fresh citrus and herbs lift the mood,
while deeper notes bring balance and calm.

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Cambridge has a strong academic image.
A city of learning, thinking, and curiosity.

That is why I chose rosemary.
It is traditionally associated with memory and mental clarity,
helping the mind feel awake and focused.

To this, I added lemon and lime.
Their fresh, bright citrus notes bring lightness and freshness,
like a clear breath of air.

Cambridge is also a very green city.
Parks, trees, and open spaces are always close by.

This feeling is reflected in cypress.
Its clean, green aroma adds a sense of balance
and connection to nature.

Finally, Cambridge carries a deep sense of history.
Stone buildings, quiet courtyards,
and centuries of stories.

For this, I chose frankincense.
Its warm, resinous scent adds depth and calm,
bringing a timeless, grounding quality to the blend.

A place that stays with you

As life continues,
I may feel drawn to other cities one day.

But without doubt,
Cambridge has become part of my life.

It is a place that shaped my rhythm,
my work,
and the way I live.

And for me,
that feeling now lives quietly in this scent.