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Last Updated:May 06, 2025, 18:22 IST
Fragrance is one of the most overlooked aspects when transforming a living space. Choosing the right fragrances can transform your home into a rich sensory experience.
Lavender and chamomile are perfect for a soothing bedroom atmosphere.
While visual design often takes centre stage in home decor, fragrance is an equally powerful, and often overlooked, way to transform a space. Just as you carefully choose colours, textures, and lighting to shape the aesthetic of each room, selecting the right fragrance can also elevate the atmosphere in subtle yet impactful ways.
By creating ‘fragrance zones,’ you can infuse every corner of your home with invisible layers of mood, allowing the ambience to shift and evolve as you move from room to room.
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The Kitchen: Fresh and Energising
The kitchen is the central hub of a home, often full of activity. It is where you will want fragrances that have a sense of being clean and refreshing without competing with the aroma of the food. Ridhima Kansal, Director of Rosemoore, suggests citrus fragrances for the kitchen. She says, “Fragrances such as lemon, grapefruit, and bergamot are perfect as they naturally dispel cooking smells and provide a clean, bright energy. Herbal fragrances like rosemary, basil, and mint also play wonderfully, providing a refreshing atmosphere while blending with the cooking atmosphere.”
The Living Room: Inviting and Comforting
Being a place where individuals tend to relax and unwind, the living room needs soothing, comforting aromas that inspire relaxation. Ridhima says, “Imagine delicate woods such as sandalwood and cedar blended with overtones of vanilla, amber, or soft spices. These undertones evoke an aura of being enveloped by something warm but elegant, yet never overwhelming. You may add layers of seasonal modifications for depth: spring floral undernotes, more potent resins in winter. Electric diffusers and candles are good choices here, releasing fragrance and a gentle ambient light.”
The Bedroom: Soothing and Restorative
Bedroom fragrance should relax the senses and send the body a calming message. Traditional soothing aromas are lavender, chamomile, and ylang-ylang, all of which have desired relaxing properties. Delicate powdery musks and green tea notes will also provide a soothing setting conducive to sound sleep. Steer clear of anything too stimulating or sweet.
The Bathroom: Clean and Spa-Like
Bathrooms are enhanced by fragrances that create a sense of cleanliness and freshness. Peppermint, tea tree, and eucalyptus not only have a fresh scent but also purify the air. For a spa-like ambience, aquatic notes mixed with cucumber or aloe, or light florals such as jasmine and neroli, can be used.
Entryways and Hallways: Establishing Tone
Underutilised, the entryway sets the tone for the rest of your home. Ridhima notes, “Use a quiet, yet not quite forgotten scent here—a fusion of green fig and soft flowers or citrus notes coupled with some herbaceous freshness. This one goes beyond perfume-like behaviour. The scent will work as a thoughtful gesture of welcome and forge a sense of connection your guests won’t forget.”
As you scent your home, think about how the fragrance flows from one room to the next. Your scent zones should complement one another, forming a seamless aromatic journey rather than competing for attention. When used thoughtfully, fragrance becomes more than just a finishing touch—it turns every corner of your home into a sensory experience.
- Location :
Delhi, India, India
- First Published:
May 06, 2025, 18:22 IST
SOURCE : NEWS 18
