How to choose the right home fragrance

How to properly scent every corner of your apartment?

If you are having trouble sleeping, are in a bad mood, are tired or just want to get rid of the smell of food in your kitchen, clever use of home fragrance can help. Room sprays , candles, reed diffusers and plants with carefully selected scents should never be neglected when fine-tuning the home atmosphere.

The sense of smell is probably the oldest of the five senses. Throughout evolution, it has maintained its connection with parts of the brain that have evolved into a sorting center for emotional responses, connecting different odors with our feelings. Smell is therefore closely linked to emotions and memories, and should not be overlooked, even in your immediate environment.

Read our tips for scenting individual rooms and get the most out of your home's scent.

KITCHEN: a fresh home fragrance that doesn't deny the aroma of cooked food

Balancing the scent in your kitchen can be tricky because on the one hand you want your kitchen to smell fresh and clean, while at the same time you want the house scent to not interfere with the aroma of cooking. The safest option is a citrus-based scent like lemon, lime, grapefruit or tangerine , which are clean and fresh, with the added benefit of neutralizing unpleasant odors. Avoid choosing spicy or overly sweet scents, which can ruin the aroma of food.

Herbs like rosemary, mint, basil, or sage are also a good idea. They smell great and you can use them while cooking. If you have an open kitchen that is shared with the living or dining room, a room spray might be the best option to keep your kitchen fresh.

Living room: the warm atmosphere of a home fireplace

The scent in the living room is largely dependent on personal taste, just keep in mind that it's a place where we spend a lot of our time, so something really strong could be distracting.

If you prefer a clean and fresh feel, try neroli , an essential oil made from the blossom of the bitter orange tree. Its scent is sweet, honeyed, and somewhat metallic with green and spicy facets. Neroli's citrus undertones give a bright and uplifting quality to a home fragrance, while its floral essence adds a touch of softness. Some people find notes of honeyed sweetness in the scent of neroli. It is often described as a soapy drink, which adds to its clean and fresh appeal.

Another sophisticated home fragrance is Bergamot . This cold-pressed essential oil from the peel of the bergamot orange has a completely unique citrus scent with a distinct spicy floral quality. Imagine walking through a golden-lit citrus grove in the south of Italy.

Deeper, richer notes like amber, ginger, blackberry, almond, and cardamom can add warmth and atmosphere. For those who like spicy scents, choose sandalwood or cedar . Cedarwood essential oil is extracted from the needles, leaves, bark, and berries of cedar trees. It has a warm, woody, and slightly resinous scent profile that is often characterized by earthy, balsamic, and smoky notes. Imagine the soothing embrace of a dense forest, the untouched bark of old trees – that’s the powerful force that cedarwood carries in its aromatic profile. It has an irresistible charm that is both grounding and relaxing, and it builds over time, revealing subtle layers of spice and resin beneath its earthy face. This combination creates a grounding yet invigorating feeling, which makes cedarwood such a popular choice in perfumes for nature lovers and those seeking a subtle, aromatic scent.

Bedroom: a soothing home fragrance for quality sleep

If you have trouble falling asleep, there are many scents that have been scientifically proven to help with insomnia and promote quality sleep. Lavender is the best known and most researched of all, slowing the heart rate and lowering blood pressure, which helps you relax. Vanilla has similar properties.

For those who crave a little more spice than traditional lavender blends, adding sandalwood can make the scent more dynamic and luxurious. The woody scent grounds the body and helps calm the mind. The scent of sandalwood helps alleviate sleep disorders by increasing theta brain wave activity, which is a hallmark of sleep. While sandalwood is clearly a wood, it smells distinctly exotic, sweet, creamy, smooth, and warm at the same time. It’s a rare wood scent that’s instantly recognizable once you know what sandalwood smells like. Sandalwood adds softness, warmth, and complexity, and is often combined with woody scents like rosewood or cedar or other essential oils like patchouli, vetiver, and vanilla. It is a key component of the so-called floriental or floral families of amber fragrances, combined with white flowers such as orange blossom, jasmine, ylang-ylang, magnolia, gardenia or tuberose.

For a relaxing experience, light a scented natural wax candle for 10 minutes before going to bed. Once the room begins to fill with the scent, be sure to extinguish the candle before falling asleep.

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Bathroom: a scent full of relaxation and wellness

Reed diffusers and essential oils are great choices for your bathroom. Lavender, sage and chamomile will soothe sore muscles while calming your body and mind. Combine your relaxing bath experience with a scented candle that will fill your bathroom with an irresistible scent of relaxation. Choose a candle with notes of ginger, mint and eucalyptus or try a fresh sea scent. Say goodbye to the stress of the day and indulge in complete relaxation.

Eucalyptus is full of aromatic and rich notes. It is not overpowering, yet it remains noticeable and lingers for a long time. Its scent is fresh and full of layers and tones – from citrus, to honey and mint, you may even smell notes of rosemary. Thanks to its therapeutic properties, it relaxes the body, clears the mind and opens the sinuses, helping to improve mood, rejuvenate the spirit and relieve any exhaustion or tension you may be feeling.

Office: a scent that stimulates the mind and concentration

Whether you have a dedicated room or have set up a home office in your kitchen, bedroom or living room, increase your productivity by creating the right environment. Fresh air is key. If possible, leave a window open, or at least ventilate regularly.

But you can also use scents to improve concentration and ward off afternoon fatigue. Rosemary promotes clear thinking and improves memory. The tangy scent of lemon awakens the senses and improves cognitive function, as does the scent of coffee.

A very interesting scent is vetiver , which increases oxygenation of brain cells. Vetiver is a tall, densely tufted grass. The root of the plant is used to produce fragrant vetiver essential oil. The scent is often compared to the sharp smell of uncut grass on a warm day. There is something undeniably earthy, woody and attractively masculine about this scent. It is also the main component of what many refer to as the smell of old barbershops. A fragrance with vetiver in it is certainly an elegant gift for men .

Home fragrances, an integral part of our being

Fragrances are becoming an integral part not only of our outfits, but recently also of our homes, offices and car rides. It will certainly take a while to find the right scent. Each of us is encouraged by a different scent. If you live in a family circle, it is important to find scents that are pleasant for all family members. Let the children choose their own scent that will support them in their learning. Prepare each of you a scented candle in the bathroom that will help you relax and recharge your batteries.