Make your home a super cosy one with this nifty room scenting guide by luxury beauty and fragrance retailer Escentials. Different scents can change the mood and vibe of a place. Find the right scents to relax you or boost your concentration!
Living room
The living room is one of the areas where you would spend most of your time in at home. Sweet-and-floral-based notes will help create a refreshing and comfortable atmosphere for you to relax in. For larger living rooms, try using a diffuser with stronger notes to allow the scent to gently permeate the entire room. Kick back on your couch and enjoy!
(Design: EJ Werkshop Interiors)
Living room scent suggestions
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Mon Beau Sapin Candle ($100), Diptyque Roses Candle ($102), Diptyque Baies Hourglass Diffuser ($260), Cire Trudon Josephine Candle ($150) and Damselfly ‘Good Vibes’ Candle ($120). All available at Escentials.
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Dining area
The dining area is the room where most people gather with family and friends to catch up over delicious meals. Stay away from overpowering fragrances to prevent the scent from interfering with tantalising food aromas.
Citrus-based notes such as bergamot, lemon and orange are perfect for the dining area. A light spritz of room spray before and after meals will also ensure that the smell of food doesn’t linger.
(Design: Visual Text Architects)
Dining area scent suggestions
Diptyque Oranger Candle ($102), Diptyque Fleur Oranger Hourglass Diffuser ($260), Byredo Carrousel Scented Candle ($111) and Compagnie de Provence Summer Grapefruit Room Spray ($45). All available at Escentials.
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Kitchen
The kitchen is a tricky place to perfume at home. Citrus scents are great in the kitchen as they cut through the savoury smells while keeping the area calm and refreshing. Be adventurous and try scenting your kitchen with candles, room sprays or even a fragrance diffuser!
(Design: Bowerman Interior Planner)
Kitchen scent suggestions
Cire Trudon Abd el kader Candle ($130), Berdoues Scorza Di Sicilia Candle (Price $65), Compagnie de Provence Fresh Verbena Reed Diffuser ($70) and Diptyque Verveine Room Spray ($102). All available at Escentials.
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Bedroom
Floral based notes are best for creating a relaxing environment in bedrooms. This helps you to feel utterly at home while relieving stress and anxiety. Homeowners who prefer woody fragrances can look out for notes such as sandalwood and cypress to keep the bedroom smelling fresh and clean. Investing in a stylish candle or diffuser bottle will also add points to your overall room decor!
(Design: FBEye)
Bedroom scent suggestions
Apotheke Bamboo Diffuser ($90), Eight & Bob Sagaponack Candle ($115), Cire Trudon Mandurai Candle ($130) and Carriere Freres Lily of the Valley Candle (Price unavailable). All available at Escentials.
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Bathroom
Keep your bathroom smelling fresh with fruity-based notes such as apricot, fig and peach. Try to always keep a room spray on hand in the bathroom for a quick spritz to refresh the space after each usage. If you are looking to indulge in a bubble bath, light up a scented candle for romantic, luxurious spa vibes.
(Design: Lush interior design)
Bathroom scent suggestions
Damselfly Grace XL Quote Candle ($80), Annick Goutal Noel Home Spray ($85), Fornasetti Profumi Fior di Lina Large Scented Candle ($1000) and Apotheke Citrus Basil Diffuser ($90). All available at Escentials.
(Photo: Escentials)
Written by Dawn Chen for Shape