Making your house smell good is both an art and a science. Scents can really change how you feel, bring back memories, and set the mood. A little lavender in the bedroom can chill you out, while some citrus in the kitchen can get you going. The right smell can totally change a room.
What's the big deal?
* It can make you feel better and less stressed.
* It makes your place nice for guests or parties.
* It gives a feeling of being clean and fresh.
* Good for when you want to relax or do yoga.
**Types of Home Fragrance**
A. Things that are solid
* Wax melts: You heat these up and they smell good, no flame needed.
* Sachets: Little bags of flowers or herbs, good for drawers and closets.
* Incense: You burn these, and they make great smells for meditating.
B. Things that are liquid
* Oil things: These spread oils into the air.
* Room sprays: For a quick burst of scent.
* Oil burners: You heat oil over a candle, and it smells good.
C. Things that burn
* Smelly candles: Wax with good-smelling oils mixed in.
* Soy or beeswax candles: Burn cleaner and last longer than other types.
* Fancy candles: Candles with different smells as they burn down.
D. Jelly or Plug-in
* Jelly things: Jelly with scent that slowly disappears.
* Plug-in things: You plug these in, and they smell good all the time.
**What smells are popular?**
Smells usually have three parts: the first smell, the main smell, and the smell that lasts.
* First smell: What you smell right away like citrus or mint.
* Main smell: The main part like flowers or spice.
* Last smell: What sticks around like wood or vanilla.
Common smell types:
* Flowers: Rose, jasmine, and lavender.
* Citrus: Lemon, orange, and grapefruit.
* Wood: Cedar and sandalwood.
* Herbs: Sage, thyme, and rosemary.
* Sweet: Vanilla, coffee, and chocolate.
* Clean: Like smelling clean laundry or the ocean.
**Picking the Right Smell**
* Living Room: Something like vanilla or cinnamon that feels warm.
* Bedroom: Something relaxing like lavender.
* Bathroom: Something clean like citrus.
* Kitchen: Something citrusy or herbal that fights cooking smells.
* Office: Something that wakes you up like peppermint.
**How to Spread the Smell**
A. With heat
* Wax melt warmers.
* Oil burners.
* Electric things that heat oils.
B. Using mist or electricity
* Mist things: Mix water and oils to make a mist.
* Plug-in things: Release smells all the time.
C. Just letting it spread.
* Reed things: Sticks soak up the smell and spread it slowly.
* Sachets: Good for small places.
**How to Make Smells Last**
* Keep things clean because dust takes away the smell.
* Don't put smelly things in windy spots.
* Switch up smells so you don't get used to them.
* Combine smells.
* Use good oils because they last.
**Be Safe**
* Don't leave candles or incense alone.
* Keep smelly things away from kids and pets.
* Test oils for allergies before using.
* Don't put spreaders on unstable spots.
* Make sure there's air when using strong smells.
**Smells for Seasons and Feelings**
* Spring: Flowers and light citrus.
* Summer: Tropical fruits and the ocean.
* Autumn: Spices and vanilla.
* Winter: Cinnamon, pine, and musk.
* To relax: Lavender and sandalwood.
* To focus: Lemon and peppermint.
**Do It Yourself**
* Simmer pot: Boil water with peels and spices.
* Homemade sprays: Water, alcohol, and oils in a spray bottle.
* Oil mixes: Mix oils in other oils or alcohol.
* Potpourri: Mix dry flowers and spices with oils.
**How to Store and Keep Smelly Things**
* Keep candles and oils away from sunlight.
* Store oils in dark bottles.
* Don't let things get too hot or cold.
* Clean spreaders often.
What's the big deal?
* It can make you feel better and less stressed.
* It makes your place nice for guests or parties.
* It gives a feeling of being clean and fresh.
* Good for when you want to relax or do yoga.
**Types of Home Fragrance**
A. Things that are solid
* Wax melts: You heat these up and they smell good, no flame needed.
* Sachets: Little bags of flowers or herbs, good for drawers and closets.
* Incense: You burn these, and they make great smells for meditating.
B. Things that are liquid
* Oil things: These spread oils into the air.
* Room sprays: For a quick burst of scent.
* Oil burners: You heat oil over a candle, and it smells good.
C. Things that burn
* Smelly candles: Wax with good-smelling oils mixed in.
* Soy or beeswax candles: Burn cleaner and last longer than other types.
* Fancy candles: Candles with different smells as they burn down.
D. Jelly or Plug-in
* Jelly things: Jelly with scent that slowly disappears.
* Plug-in things: You plug these in, and they smell good all the time.
**What smells are popular?**
Smells usually have three parts: the first smell, the main smell, and the smell that lasts.
* First smell: What you smell right away like citrus or mint.
* Main smell: The main part like flowers or spice.
* Last smell: What sticks around like wood or vanilla.
Common smell types:
* Flowers: Rose, jasmine, and lavender.
* Citrus: Lemon, orange, and grapefruit.
* Wood: Cedar and sandalwood.
* Herbs: Sage, thyme, and rosemary.
* Sweet: Vanilla, coffee, and chocolate.
* Clean: Like smelling clean laundry or the ocean.
**Picking the Right Smell**
* Living Room: Something like vanilla or cinnamon that feels warm.
* Bedroom: Something relaxing like lavender.
* Bathroom: Something clean like citrus.
* Kitchen: Something citrusy or herbal that fights cooking smells.
* Office: Something that wakes you up like peppermint.
**How to Spread the Smell**
A. With heat
* Wax melt warmers.
* Oil burners.
* Electric things that heat oils.
B. Using mist or electricity
* Mist things: Mix water and oils to make a mist.
* Plug-in things: Release smells all the time.
C. Just letting it spread.
* Reed things: Sticks soak up the smell and spread it slowly.
* Sachets: Good for small places.
**How to Make Smells Last**
* Keep things clean because dust takes away the smell.
* Don't put smelly things in windy spots.
* Switch up smells so you don't get used to them.
* Combine smells.
* Use good oils because they last.
**Be Safe**
* Don't leave candles or incense alone.
* Keep smelly things away from kids and pets.
* Test oils for allergies before using.
* Don't put spreaders on unstable spots.
* Make sure there's air when using strong smells.
**Smells for Seasons and Feelings**
* Spring: Flowers and light citrus.
* Summer: Tropical fruits and the ocean.
* Autumn: Spices and vanilla.
* Winter: Cinnamon, pine, and musk.
* To relax: Lavender and sandalwood.
* To focus: Lemon and peppermint.
**Do It Yourself**
* Simmer pot: Boil water with peels and spices.
* Homemade sprays: Water, alcohol, and oils in a spray bottle.
* Oil mixes: Mix oils in other oils or alcohol.
* Potpourri: Mix dry flowers and spices with oils.
**How to Store and Keep Smelly Things**
* Keep candles and oils away from sunlight.
* Store oils in dark bottles.
* Don't let things get too hot or cold.
* Clean spreaders often.