Scentscaping is the art of creating and manipulating scents in a specific environment to enhance your overall experience. It can be done in various settings, including homes, offices, and public spaces. Studies have revealed that smell can have a profound impact on both your mental and physical well-being. By thoughtfully incorporating different scents throughout your home, you can curate an ambience for every room.
Scentscaping is growing in popularity thanks to the emergence of ‘fragrance zoning’, where people use different candles and other fragrances to ‘zone’ their homes by mood or vibe. Home styling doesn’t end with the eyes; we now want our homes to look and smell nice.
How do I implement scent styling?
One easy way to create a scentscape is by using candles or fragrance diffusers. These products can be used to fill a room with a distinct scent and can also be used to set a mood or create an ambience. For example, a candle with a woodsy scent can help develop a sense of warmth in a room, while a spicy or exotic scent can help create a sense of mystery and intrigue. A diffuser is an excellent alternative for passive scent delivery where having a candle lit is not practical. They are also available in various scent types to suit any mood. Active scent delivery can be achieved with a quality room mist (some of which may also include specialised actives for malodour control).
People tend to use different scents for multiple spaces throughout the home as we gravitate to particular smells depending on how we use the space.
Another way to create a scentscape is with the use of essential oils and blends. These oils can be dispersed into the air using a diffuser or warmer and are multi-functional, providing both fragrance and aromatherapy benefits. Popular essential oils for scent styling include lavender, which is known for its calming properties, which may be good in a bedroom when a good night’s rest is needed. Citrus oils like lemon and orange are known to help improve mood and energy levels which may be helpful in a study space.
Can we use natural elements for scentscaping?
We can create a scent with the use of plants and flowers. Not only do they add colour and beauty to a space, but they can also add natural scents. For example, a frangipani plant can be used to create a summery and fresh environment that might be used in a living area. In contrast, a rosemary plant can be used to help improve concentration and memory, which would be more suited to our work-from-home space.
Scentscaping can be a fun and creative way to enhance the overall feel of your space. Whether you’re looking to create a calming and relaxing environment in your home or a stimulating and energising environment in your office, there are many different ways to use scents to achieve your desired effect. You can create a scentscape that is uniquely your own with some experimentation and creativity.