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What we think smells nice varies from person to person, so how do we choose a scent for the home when there are multiple people to please?
We’ve all spent a lot more time at home over the past couple of years thanks to a pesky pandemic, and for some that has meant we’ve wanted to climb the walls, while others have turned their homes into an oasis. Beyond the DIY projects, new furniture, reorganizing the layout of a room, or picking up some new décor items, home fragrances have become a boom industry as we try to establish a sense of calm among all the chaos – and fragranced gifts have become
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more popular by default, as we try to help our loved ones enjoy the benefits as well. But how do we pick the right scent for our home or a gift? What one person likes might evoke terrible memories in another, scent has a peculiar way of reminding us of many things from our past, both good and bad. Whether it was grandma’s delicious cooking, or the unpleasant odour of a school sports changeroom, we can be transported back in time
with just a whiff of something familiar. Then there may be allergies or health conditions to consider. Are there pets or small children which might find some aromas offensive – plus the vessels used to spread the scents need to be safe for them to be around as well, and it will help if the candles or diffusers have the added bonus of looking nice too. How long with the smell last and ultimately what mood are you trying to create? The principles of aromatherapy are a good place to start. Do you or the gift recipient want to relax, feel energized, create a sense of cosiness, or simply make the home smell clean and fresh? Different notes can aid in establishing any of these moods, whether its lavender, pine, citrus or something else. If you’re new to the concept, start simple with a few small candles or even some lovely smelly soap until you settle on fragrances that work. As much as a giant statement candle makes for a wonderful centrepiece on a table, it won’t benefit anyone if the scent doesn’t appeal to those in the home. But then experiment with other products be it diffusers, incense, sprays, pot pourri or any other of the spectrum of scented items made for the home.
It’s about balance. Gradually you will be able to mix and match not only the scents that appeal to your nose and sense of well-being, but also the right mode of delivery for each room and your family or loved ones. Add fresh elements to complement any other items. Fresh flowers or a pot plant can bring in another dimension – and make great additional gifts too. But whether it’s your house, or a loved ones, let’s hope everyone remembers to keep any nasty odours away by minimising any garbage, emptying any cat litter or other pet items regularly, keep on top of the cleaning in rooms like the bathroom and kitchen and try not to have a plethora of dirty laundry detracting from your otherwise pleasant-smelling home. Fragranced gifts can change the ambience of a room, but don’t expect the impossible when it comes to ridding bad smells in a teenager’s bedroom. These simple steps may take a little time to fine tune, but once you’ve figured it all out, your home will be smelling fantastic and you’ll have a fool-proof method for choosing fragranced gifts for your your loved ones so they can create their own sense of serenity at home.