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What Does Your Home Smell Like? These Are the Scents Used in Boutique Hotels
13.02.2025 14:45
"The smell of old carpets cannot be masked with air freshener," says perfumer Jerome Epinette, creator of fragrances for Mandarin Oriental.
Let's reveal the secret
Coffee beans in a vase absorb unpleasant odors.
Reader Igor from Omsk confirms: “I put coffee in the kitchen – the neighbors are asking if I opened a coffee shop.”
The second life hack is grapefruit essential oil in a humidifier.
A study in the International Journal of Aromatherapy found that citrus scents increased productivity by 17%.
The third step is to wash the curtains with a drop of vanilla oil.
“Guests always say that I smell like my grandma’s when I was a kid,” boasts blogger @cleanqueen.
There is a nuance
Perfumer Jacques Paul warns in an interview with Vogue: “Don’t mix more than two fragrances – you’ll end up with a ‘broth’ of smells.”
For the bathroom, choose mint or eucalyptus - they mask dampness.
In the bedroom, add lavender or ylang-ylang for relaxation. Reader Marina from Sochi shared: “I added rosemary oil to the diffuser — my husband stopped snoring.”
The secret of luxury hotels? Hidden scent systems. For example, AromaTech offers devices that spray scents at intervals. “I installed one in the hallway - guests are jealous,” writes user @luxury_life on TikTok.
But how to choose your scent
Perfumers recommend "wearing" the scent at home for 2-3 days. Buy samples from brands like Diptyque or Byredo and air out the room if you don't like something.
Reader Anna from St. Petersburg admitted: “I tried 10 fragrances before I found my own - sandalwood with bergamot.”