A Fragrant Blend
Home scents leave a lasting memory of special moments and add warmth and tranquility to the interiors. Learn to customise a personal home scent that is unique to your personality or the various spaces of the house
Truth be told, the concept of layering scents in a home is still very new to homeowners. Many think that there should only be one scent running throughout the home at all times of the day, but there is a lot more a homeowner can do to turn a well-designed room into an absolutely stunning space by selecting the right scent to complete the look. The concept of fragrance combining was introduced by Jo Malone London and has become renowned within the world of modern fragrance. It was originally born from the idea that your favourite fragrance can be tailored to embrace a mood or occasion, or as a simple expression of your individuality, by layering with another scent. Mixing fragrances is more of an art than science, because there are no set rules when it comes to layering scents – it’s all about personal taste and preference and, of course, giving it a try. My first advice would be to first think about what kind of atmosphere you would like to create, and then find the right scents based on your own taste in fragrance as well as the feelings and memories that the scents evoke. Homeowners can start by treating the issue of selecting home fragrances in the same way as they would when picking out their perfumes. Personally, I love the clean freshness of the Amber & Lavender from Jo Malone London, topped with the warm notes of Nutmeg & Ginger – when combined its distinctive smell reminds me of home and I like to surround myself with the scent whenever I am travelling. Another way is to begin by finding the one continuous scent that you love (this could be in the form of a diffuser), then layering over that by using candles of different scents in each room. The mingling of the two creates a tailored atmosphere that is unique to you and can also be changed according to the time of year or your mood.