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Hotel Inspired Scents for Your Home: Tips and Tricks

In partnership with APG

By Ethan Stone

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Whatever your décor style, scent is one of the most evocative ways to define the multiple spaces and emotions that exist within your home. From fresh to fruity, exotic to earthy, home fragrances provide an almost indiscernible finishing touch which paint, or art alone simply cannot match.

The right combination of fragrances can also give your home a personality or character all its own. Whether you’re seeking a moment of pure relaxation, want to bolster your sense of wellbeing, or encourage productivity, layering scents is a tried-and-tested way to create exactly the right mood.

To help you get started, why not take a cue from some of the world’s most iconic hotels?

Use Scent Zoning

Experts in engineering opulence, hoteliers are masters at scent zoning. This is the practice of using different fragrances in different spaces to guide guests towards a certain emotion or state of mind. Bedrooms should be places of peace and relaxation for example, so notes of lavender or earthy cedarwood can be used to create a sense of tranquility. In reception areas, citrus notes are welcoming and invigorating.

With a little placement and zoning knowhow, you too can use hotel inspired scents to exude the same style, sophistication, and nose-tingling joy as your favorite resort.

Carefully consider your entryway fragrance

The hallway is where first impressions are made. Bright, floral, and zesty bergamot, jasmine, and rose are inherently welcoming and inviting. Choosing fragrances with these uplifting top notes sends a sensory signal that beckons visitors onwards.

W Hotels personify laidback luxury, making them a great source of inspiration when searching for your new hallway scent. Only W captures this welcoming essence with a fragrant blend of Italian bergamot, fresh lemongrass, and sweet laurel leaves.

Choose food-inspired notes for the kitchen

Avoid a confusing cacophony of smells by opting for food-inspired fragrances in the kitchen. Warm vanilla and fresh apples are naturally at home in this space. They’ll complement the delicious aromas you create and bring harmony to the space.

With a refreshing combination of ruby red grapefruit, luscious red currants and sweet jasmine, Fresh Rain is vibrant and crisp. Here, Scientiment has been inspired by Marriott® hotels. The fruit-forward fragrance is a smart choice for the kitchen as it reflects the smells you’d expect to find here.

Pay homage to tranquility in the bedroom

In contrast to the bright and stimulating scents of your hallway and kitchen, the bedroom is a place to pare back. To promote tranquility and a good night’s rest, avoid overloading the room with too many different smells. Warm, calming scents such as sandalwood, amber, lavender, and chamomile give a sense of sanctuary. They are often used in hotel rooms to give guests a retreat from the world, without being overly stimulating or distracting.

If you have romance on your mind, Minuit à Paris, inspired by Hotel Costes® in Paris, is the embodiment of the city of love. It has a sophisticated blend of fragrant roses, warm sandalwood, nutmeg, and incense. Day Dream, inspired by the Westin Hotels has notes of clean white tea, soothing aloe, and cedarwood; the perfect antidote to a hectic day when a deep, restorative sleep is on the agenda.

Go for serenity in the bathroom

The bathroom may feel like one of the trickiest spaces in the home to scent zone, but all you need to do is treat it like your favourite hotel spa. Aromas like peppermint and eucalyptus can mask unwanted odors, while also bringing a spa environment to mind.

The One, inspired by the glamorous 1 Hotel in Miami Beach, combines luxurious notes of cardamom and Tuscan leather with sandalwood for a moment of escape during your morning or evening self-care ritual.

Double up to make scents last longer

If you prefer a more intense or longer lasting fragrance, double up on fragrance by opting for a reed diffuser and a candle. You can also pair a candle with Scentiment’s cold air diffuser for a more intense fragrance.

Cold air diffusers disperse fragrance into the air without using heat, so they don’t change the chemical structure of the oil. This preserves their aroma notes and gives a less diluted fragrance. As a result, the scent penetrates more deeply into your home and lasts longer before needing to be refilled.

About Scentiment cold air diffusers

Cold air diffusion uses a high-pressure air system to create a fine mist that evenly disperses into the air. If you have pets or young children at home, cold air diffusers are a safe option. They don’t require heat or water, eliminating the risk of burns and preventing mold or bacteria growth which can be a problem when using traditional humidifiers and steam diffusers.

Tamoor Shafi, CEO of Scentiment commented, “Scentiment is committed to crafting exceptional, long-lasting fragrances so our clients can bring the hotel home. Our rigorous testing and reverse engineering process ensures that every complex, high-end scent meets our lofty standards, with a careful balance of premium ingredients and masterful blending, without the elevated price tag.”