Upscale hotels have one thing in common: they smell great. The moment you step in, you are hit by a gentle yet unmistakable scent of freshness. It is inviting and perhaps one of the best things about being in a hotel.
Ever catch yourself wishing you could bottle this magic and bring it home?
Yeah, us too! And now, you can! We have uncovered how these signature scents are created and maintained. So, if you are ready to impress your guests and make your home your haven, read on.
Pick Your Scent
In all your travels, you have probably picked up on scents that made you go, ‘If I could personally smell like anything, it would be that.’ Keep a catalog of these scents. Why? So you can create your signature scent.
Hotels have people who experiment with scents to pick out a signature style. You can take the same approach and try different combinations and types to see how they work.
Bake The Scent Into Your Home
Once you have a scent, you need to infuse it into your home so that it lingers for much longer than your average air fresheners. You can deploy scented candles, sprays for lines and fabric surfaces, a high-quality diffuser (electric or reed), and more.
Don’t Use Smell As a Substitute for Hygiene
It can be easy to fall into the trap of using powerful fragrances to cover up for other smells in the home. You may want to get rid of any smells first so your signature scent hits better. Regularly to complement the scent, regularly clean your carpets, fabrics, curtains, pet corners, vents, etc.. The scent and sight combo really puts you over the top.
Know Your Odor Hotspots
Competing odors that may throw your signature scent off come from several well-known places. It is usually anywhere there is moisture and humidity combined with some heat level. So, check your:
- Pet corners, bedding, or litter
- Your refuse bins
- Kitchen sink
- Fridge
- Carpets and furnishing
- Fabrics and cushions
Anywhere there is a lot of activity, there are often more opportunities for odors to permeate. Check them regularly.
Did You Know?
- Some hotels pump a mixture of well-known fragrances into the HVAC systems to make the entire building smell the same.
- The best scents are those based on nature’s best hits or plant extracts. If you want that luxury feel, go for those instead of your regular cologne.
