{"id":610,"date":"2010-12-20T14:49:19","date_gmt":"2010-12-20T21:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theperfumegirl.com\/fragrance\/?p=610"},"modified":"2018-11-03T14:58:27","modified_gmt":"2018-11-03T21:58:27","slug":"scenting-your-home-how-to-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theperfumegirl.com\/fragrance\/scenting-your-home-how-to-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Scenting Your Home \u2013 How to Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Scent Your Home<\/strong><em>\u00a0\u2026How to Guide<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The following interview appeared in<em>\u00a0Allure<\/em>\u00a0Magazine\u2019s December 2010 issue, as part of the Insider\u2019s Guide.\u00a0 \u201cHow to Scent Your Home,\u201d by Jolene Edgar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Scent Your Home<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>An Interview with Robert Gerstner<\/em>\u00a0~ Gerstner is the co-owner of <a href=\"http:\/\/theperfumegirl.com\/perfumes\/fragrances\/aedes-de-venustas\/\">Aedes de Venustas<\/a>, a fragrance boutique in New York City.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing a home scent, approach the process with the same care and scrutiny you would when picking out a perfume.\u00a0 It\u2019s just as personal, really.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theperfumegirl.com\/fragrance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Home-Fragrance-1.jpg\" target=\"_self\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Home Fragrance How To Guide\" src=\"http:\/\/theperfumegirl.com\/fragrance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Home-Fragrance-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Home Fragrance How To Guide\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\nHome Fragrance the How To Guide<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Know Your Type.<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/theperfumegirl.com\/perfumes\/home-fragrances\/\"><em>Candles<\/em><\/a>\u00a0release the most fragrance and are best for filling large areas.\u00a0 If you have a big space, pair two opposite scents, such as dark, spicy black tea and jasmine.\u00a0 To keep a candle\u2019s scent subtle, burn it for a short time or set it out unlit; sometimes this is enough.\u00a0\u00a0<em>Diffuser sticks<\/em>\u00a0are closest to candles in intensity: you can control the strength of the scent by how often you flip the sticks.\u00a0\u00a0<em>Sprays<\/em>\u00a0are a nice short-term way to scent a room \u2013 the kitchen after cooking, for instance.\u00a0\u00a0<em>Potpourri<\/em>\u00a0is subtle and ideal for small spaces, where you can put it out in a beautiful container.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be Special.<br \/>\n<\/strong>The difference between exclusive high-end lines and annoying, in-your-face aromas is the quality and quantity of the essential oils and waxes.\u00a0 A good gardenia room spray, for instance, will contain a large amount of natural essence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consider the Setting.<br \/>\n<\/strong>For the\u00a0<em>kitchen<\/em>, go fresh and green to avoid competing with the food: Fig is popular, as are mint, basil, and <a href=\"http:\/\/theperfumegirl.com\/perfumes\/scents\/fragrance-notes\/\">bergamot<\/a>.\u00a0 In the\u00a0<em>bedroom<\/em>, some like spicy and romantic scents; others lean toward relaxing lavender.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u201cUse a few different candles to create your own blend of scents.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/theperfumegirl.com\/fragrance\/sexy-scents-spice-up-your-scent-life\/\">Jolene Edgar<\/a>, for Allure Magazine, 12\/2010 (learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.allure.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">allure.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scent Your Home\u00a0\u2026How to Guide The following interview appeared in\u00a0Allure\u00a0Magazine\u2019s December 2010 issue, as part of the Insider\u2019s Guide.\u00a0 \u201cHow to Scent Your Home,\u201d by Jolene Edgar. How to Scent Your Home An Interview with Robert Gerstner\u00a0~ Gerstner is the co-owner of Aedes de Venustas, a fragrance boutique in New York City. 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