One or another fragrance used for aromatization at home is, without exaggeration, its calling card. He helps to create a unique atmosphere in the apartment or in the country, and is able to tell a lot about the owners. The history of incense, which is now actively used to create such fragrances, dates back to the time of ancient religious rites. During them, sandalwood, incense, musk, myrrh were most often used. In this article, we will tell you what is the role of scents in modern interiors.
Rules for choosing fragrances
- The scent should not conflict with the style in which the interior is made. Like your perfume, a home scent should be harmonious and complement the chosen interior. For example, for the High-Tech style, spicy oriental aromas are certainly not suitable, but the aroma of cool greens will be just right "to the face".
- Each functional area of the home should have its own scent. For the bedroom, do not choose harsh, bright smells - they can adversely affect your well-being and even cause insomnia. Cold smells in the kitchen are not conducive to a good appetite. Well, using the same scent in the kitchen and in the bathroom will at least look strange.
- Minimize the use of citrus and menthol scents. They do not act in a pacifying manner and it is quite difficult to get used to them. For living rooms, light aromas of flowers, wood, warm spices are best suited. When choosing a fragrance, do not forget to take into account the preferences of all household members - the smell that you like can irritate someone close.
- Avoid cheap fragrances. Standard smells like "alpine freshness" are associated with most public places and can cause uncomfortable associations. Low-quality products may not exude aroma at all, or cause allergies.
Read the article about how to make a do-it-yourself fragrance from scrap materials.
Types of aromas and flavors
Home fragrances that the perfume industry offers today are divided into atmospheric - light and pleasant, for example, for living rooms and bedrooms, and masking - they are usually rich, bright and capable of eliminating an unpleasant odor in the kitchen or toilet.
Aroma diffuser
Cost: from 300 rubles
It is a container with perfume containing bamboo sticks. The history of the diffuser dates back to medieval Europe. At that time, aromatic oil was mixed with olive oil and poured into a special vessel where cane sticks were placed.
The concentration of the aroma is regulated by the number of sticks, while its spread throughout the house occurs evenly, and it lasts for a long time.
Sachet
Cost: from 100 rubles for 12 sachets
This cloth bag contains aromatic blends soaked in essential oils. Sachet is used for aromatization of closed spaces - pantries, chests of drawers, bedside tables. Some of them are used, among other things, for repelling insects. For example, moths can't stand the smell of lavender, so lavender sachets can be placed in your closet.
Dried flowers
Cost: from 200 rubles per set
These are plants and fruits with bright aromas. In addition to their direct purpose, they also play a decorative role. Place a vase filled with dried flowers in your living room or kitchen. The scent will be distributed locally, in the place where it stands.
Armenian paper "Papier d'Armenie" and other flavored
Cost: 700 rubles per book
This is an effective flavoring method, but not the most popular one. It is based on setting fire to paper strips soaked in essential oils. Such paper smolders for a very short time, and at this time a pleasant aroma emanates from it. It also wears out quite quickly (an hour or two).
Aroma candles
Cost: from 30 rubles for a large candle, from 100 rubles for a set of small
This is perhaps one of the most popular flavoring methods. The history of aroma candles dates back to the times of the ancient East, where they were at first part of rituals. Over time, they began to be used in everyday life. They are great for scenting the bathroom and living room. The choice of candles today is huge, moreover, their aromas are also very persistent.
Spray
Cost: from 400 rubles
The easiest way to scent your rooms. It is usually used in bathrooms and toilets. Often the preference is given to automatic options that fill the room with aroma at regular intervals.
Scent lamp
Cost: from 140 rubles
The shade of such a lamp is made of ceramics or clay. A candle holder or burner is placed inside, as well as a container for essential oil. When heated, the ether gives off an aroma.
Berger lamp
Cost: from 3190 rubles per lamp, catalytic burner, flame arrester and funnel, fragrances must be purchased separately (from 319 rubles per bottle)
A little known aromatization method. But it is considered the best, because in addition to filling the house with aromas, it is also capable of killing pathogenic bacteria. The lamp was invented in 1897 by the pharmacist's assistant Maurice Berger. Air purification is carried out by the method of catalytic combustion. The lamp was in great demand in military hospitals during the First World War in France.
How to find the right scent
There are no specific recommendations - your intuition will tell you whether it is your fragrance or not. Just like choosing a personal perfume. Apply it on your skin and walk for a while. So you can understand exactly if you are able to get along with him.
Remember that any perfume will open no earlier than in 15-20 minutes.
What is fashionable today
In such a delicate matter as choosing fragrances for your home, you don't need to rely only on fashion - completely trust your personal feelings. Self-respecting perfume houses do not strive to create non-standard and obscure smells - on the contrary, they try to play on sensory sensations and associations. For example, the smells "come from childhood" - the smell of wood, flowers, fresh grass and honey. These are unisex fragrances, they are always in fashion, and the associations they evoke are always pleasant.
It is interesting that the smells of leather and spices will add nobility and high cost to the interior of the house. At one time, at the exhibition in Milan, salty aromas were presented, because it is believed that sweet smells have already become boring enough.
