You can upgrade the feel of a space, just by using scent. That’s why many luxury hotels use similar scents for large lobbies, upscale suites, and decorated common areas. And they smell sooo good! These clean and crisp, yet subtly bright scents set the scene for your entire stay. But can you capture these scents at home without breaking the bank on another vacation? Absolutely you can! Below, we break down how.
The subtle notes in the air fresheners and candles at hotels are chosen specifically to help you feel calm, inspired, and uplifted in the space. They give you confidence the hotel is clean and help you feel taken care of during a stay.
But these bright and luxurious scents can easily be broken down to find the aromatic notes behind the fresh vibes. Some popular notes you’ll find in these upscale spaces include:
Linen and cotton
Bergamot and gentle bright citrus scents
Soft florals
Calming lavender
Fresh herbal scents
Rich coffee
Warm vanilla
Seasonal notes like apple and cinnamon
Due to fire safety and air quality regulations, you won’t usually find hotels using incense or anything that produces smoke to create their signature scents. Automatic air fresheners and reed diffusers are the most common way to scent rooms and common areas.
But at home, candles can produce the most hotel-like scent effect due to the slow-burning release of the scent oils. Incense scents can smell bright and fresh, but the wisps of smoke from the burning cones and sticks can give the room a different feel to a luxury suite or vacation lobby.
Some hotels will sell their signature scent at the property, while others keep it a closely guarded secret. To recreate that clean and vibrant atmosphere at home, we’ve put together a best selling list of candles that smell like an upscale hotel.
Fresh, bright, and vibrant, the Yeti candle from Modest & Co is a clean scent with bursts of eucalyptus and mint, with a creamy coconut base for softness. A perfect match for a calm hotel suite or luxury resort lobby, this crisp candle helps you focus on rest, work, or study with a clean profile that cuts through mental clutter like your favorite upscale spots.
A fresh, coastal, island inspired scent, Pine Island Jasmine blends the smell of evening ocean winds with delicate blossoming jasmine in the distance. This soft and fresh candle can perk up your space while you work or take your mind back to a vacation spot while you relax. A versatile pick, Pine Island Jasmine reminds you to take life at a luxury pace.
Crisp egyptian cotton sheets and new terry cloth robes. Bring the luxurious scent of an upscale hotel or spa home to change your mood without leaving the house. Using enzymes to break down lingering odors at the molecular level, Lux Linen is perfect for people who love the smell of clean sheets, or a quick transformation when guests show up.
Light, crisp, and clean, Bamboo Breeze is the epitome of fresh lobby scent. Neutralizing odors with enzyme technology including stubborn smoke and food smells, this light and airy choice makes the room feel bright, airy, and somehow bigger. Long lasting and pouring in the USA, Bamboo Breeze is the home reset button you’ve been looking for.
The library of an upscale hotel is the ultimate comfort spot for lovers of coffee, reading, or working at your own pace. With the waft of high quality coffee beans in the air, this Brazilian Coffee candle recreates this perfectly peaceful scene, no matter what the weather is doing outside. A simple way to upgrade your day, this rich, creamy scent is a great backdrop, with or without the caffeine boost.
A soft island scent, Coconut Grove blends a base of creamy coconut milk and tropical breeze with light bursts of sugared pineapple, wild hibiscus, and juicy papaya. These vibrant fruity and floral notes lift the mood of the room while staying firmly in the chilled-out section. A true vacation scent you can bring home anytime, Coconut Grove helps you slow down and take the day as it comes.
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If you feel calmer, clear headed, and vibrant in a hotel room, it might not just be the scent that’s helping you feel more like yourself. Hotels are designed with other important details to soothe your mind and help you relax. And you can duplicate them all at home.
Decluttering: Hotel rooms feel spacious and clear because they’re not full of the junk we keep at home. And our brains like it. See just how much you can declutter from your space at home to recreate the light, open vibe of a luxury suite.
Regular cleaning: It’s easy to get behind with chores. But staying on top of vacuuming, mopping, and dishes makes sure odors don’t have time to build up on surfaces and fabrics.
High quality linens: Investing in a few new, fluffy towels or one high quality robe can bring a little extra luxury into your everyday routine.
Neutral colors and decor: Luxury spaces often use light, neutral color palettes to make rooms look bigger and make the most of natural light.
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Visiting a luxury hotel or resort feels wonderful. But there is no reason to leave the whole experience behind. Hotels know what scents make guests feel comfortable and by breaking down their favorite notes to use, you can recreate that clean, relaxed environment at home.
If clean is your thing, then linen and cotton candles are for you. And if you love the gentle bright notes in hotel lobby scents, then you can easily find your next signature aroma at Nothing But Scents. Check out our selection today and bring a little bit of luxury home with you.
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