Experts Reveal How To Make Your Home Smell Amazing All The Time
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How do you choose the perfect scent for each room, layer and blend them? I spoke with several fragrance industry experts to learn how. "Sometimes, if you want your fragrance to be both immediate and last the length of a dinner party, I recommend spraying a room fragrance and then lighting your candle, so the scent can last from the moment your guests walk through the door." A selection of Ellis Brooklyn candlesEllis Brooklyn A selection of Ellis Brooklyn candles Bee Shapiro, founder of chic sustainable fragrance brand Ellis Brooklyn also suggests using room sprays to cover up unpleasant odors. The Bluetooth device allows users to control scent intensity, choose between two different fragrances, and set a schedule through an app. Fragrance Categories Eckles tells me that most fragrances will fall into one of several categories. "Most choose fresh, clean scents for their home- typically something in the citrus family. Anything that offers a clean-smelling experience." Another way to choose a home fragrance is to base it off of a favorite personal fragrance. How To Layer And Blend Fragrances No matter what fragrance you choose, it needs to blend with the others in your home. "I recommend curating the home with different fragrances that complement, balance, and enhance the space. For the bedroom, utilize a fragrance that has calming notes like lavender, and sandalwood. In a vibrant living room, you may want to pair the room with a bright and punchy scent, and for a room that is richer and warmer, lean towards a scent that has oriental or woodsy notes to accentuate the vibe." A selection of Diptyque fragrances Diptyque A selection of Diptyque fragrances There's only one real rule when it comes to layering fragrances.
