Scent sets the mood in your home and can quickly deal with any funky odors. But what if you live in a smaller space? Below, discover why you shouldn’t ignore the benefits of aromatherapy, how you can even add the viral scentscaping trend to your routine, and find the best scents for small apartments that won’t overpower your space.
Scent does much more than cover funky smells when guests come over. The olfactory sense affects your mood, connects to memories, and can even change the physical response of your body. Even when you live in a small space, the right scent can:
Scentscaping is trending and you’re not sure if you can join in. Using a different scent in every corner of your studio might be a little much. But your smaller space shouldn’t hold you back from creating the ambiance you want. Scentscaping is about creating a mood. And there are plenty of ways to do it in a small space:
Scents that work in multiple rooms are a great option for small apartments and studios. Check out some of our favorites below. These clean, calming, and cozy scents make any small space feel like home.
Vanilla soothes the soul. And blended with the lush caramel notes in this Smoke Odor Exterminator Candle, creates a signature scent that smells like home. Burning for up to 70 hours, the soft and welcoming scent of Caramel Vanilla Latte eats up bad smells with natural enzymes and leaves a rich, cozy scent behind for hours after the flame goes out.
Light, airy, and fresh scents make small spaces feel open and spacious. Wild Berry Cleanse Incense is a delicate blend of airy florals, hints of citrus, and warm, creamy sandalwood for long-lasting depth. Working in any space, Cleanse is light enough for kitchens and living areas, but still calming for promoting better sleep in bedrooms.
For instant odor-busting with the comforting scent of premium caramel, Salted Caramel Smoke Odor Exterminator Air Freshener is the quick-fix secret to a cozy home. When you get unexpected company, sudden pet odors, or lingering kitchen smells you don’t want to smell all night, a quick spray with this enzyme air freshener destroys odors at a molecular level, leaving only the sweet scent of baking behind.
When space is limited, the vibe needs to be peaceful and Wild Berry Tranquility Incense Cones can only be described as chill. Think vacations and hotels. A light, calming base of earthy sandalwood is touched with notes of zesty lemon and lime for an uplifting scent that is more relaxing than highly motivating. Warm hints of amber add comfort, making this light scent perfect small apartments no matter what time of day it is.
A scent as unique as the island itself. Bermuda Beach Smoke Odor Exterminator Candle captures the tropical vibes of the beach and the sweet, floral scents of the island. A base of bright honeysuckle and lily of the valley smell like the surfside breeze of this magical place, while hints of tropical pineapple add the beachy, sun-drenched vibes of vacation.
For hands-off freshness, an easy, set-it-and-forget-it Scent Bomb is the perfect way to keep small spaces smelling good 24/7. Using pure, organic fragrance oils for slow-releasing, long-lasting scent, Scent Bomb’s Baby Powder aroma smells clean and crisp while covering musty odors and cooking smells.
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Get a hint of traditional spirituality with Satya’s Dragon’s Blood Tealight Candles. Use alone to enjoy the rich, complex scent of dragon’s blood or with a wax burner to enhance another scent. Exotic and deeply relaxing, dragon’s blood is a popular scent for meditation, prayer, protective energy, and spiritual cleansing. Enjoy the deep, earthy and resinous scent without overpowering a small space, or tale these tealights on the go for relaxing travel.
Scents can set the scene in your space and give it some personality, but you can also keep your small place feeling fresh with these helpful tips.
Creating a signature scent for your small apartment is easy with a wide selection to choose from. Nothing But Scents makes scentscaping easy, no matter the size of your space. Enjoy clean, light, and relaxing scents for a fresh and inviting scent, or build your scentscaping toolkit to match your mood or seasonal vibes.
Scentscaping uses scent intentionally to create the mood or ambiance you desire in a space. Using specific scents in different areas of your home creates the right vibe in the right space. You can also scentscape smaller spaces based on season, scent variations, and mood.
You can safely burn incense in a smaller apartment when there is enough ventilation and you place the sticks or cones in a dedicated incense holder.
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