I have been getting all kinds of ads for Hotel scents and I wondered if I could make them with my essential oils. Here is my take on 1 Hotel in South Beach, Florida.
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Why I Wrote This Post
I click on a hotel collection ad on Facebook and now I am getting bombarded with ads for all different kinds of “hotel collection” websites that say they know how to make your house smell amazing for like $800.
While I do love a nice smelling house, I am hesitant to use chemicals to make it smell AND I don't want to have to keep buying smelly stuff over and over again when I KNOW I can figure out how to make them myself!
1 Hotel's Signature Scent
According to the internet, 1 Hotels uses a signature scent that combines sheer musk, tree moss, eucalyptus leaves, cedar wood, and oakwood.
Here's how you might compose such a fragrance blend using essential oils:
Sheer Musk
Since musk is a base note that's more complex and not directly available in a natural essential oil form, you could use a blend to achieve a similar effect.
Jojoba oil mixed with a small amount of clary sage or ylang-ylang essential oil can create a musky base. These oils provide a slightly sweet, earthy base that mimics the depth of musk.
Tree Moss
Oakmoss essential oil is the closest you'll get to tree moss in terms of essential oils. It has a rich, earthy, and woodsy aroma that is quite distinctive and can replicate the mossy quality well.
Eucalyptus Leaves
Eucalyptus essential oil is a straightforward choice for capturing the clean, refreshing, and slightly camphorous scent of eucalyptus leaves.
Cedar Wood
Cedar wood essential oil will provide the warm, woodsy, and slightly sweet aroma characteristic of cedar wood. It's perfect for adding depth and a comforting quality to the blend.
Oakwood
While there's no direct oakwood essential oil, using sandalwood or vetiver essential oil could provide a similar woody note.
Sandalwood offers a rich, creamy wood scent, while vetiver gives a deep, earthy, and slightly smoky note that can mimic the complexity of oakwood.
Essential Oils Recipe for 1 Hotel
I bought a huge essentials oils set with most of the oils in it! And then had to order just Jojoba for the base and oak moss to mimic the tree moss.
Here is the mix I used… it smelled amazing!
- Jojoba oil mixed with a small amount of clary sage or ylang-ylang (musky base) – 20 drops of Jojoba and 10 drops of ylang-ylang
- Oakmoss – 5 drops
- Eucalyptus – 5 drops
- Cedar Wood – 5 drops
- Sandalwood or Vetiver – 5 drops (I used sandalwood)
Blending Tips
- Proportions: When blending, start with the base notes (musk and woodsy scents) and then add the middle and top notes (eucalyptus and mossy scents). This ensures a well-rounded scent profile.
- Dilution: Essential oils should be diluted with a carrier oil (like jojoba, almond, or coconut oil) before use on the skin or in a diffuser to prevent irritation and to help disperse the scent evenly.
- Experimentation: Adjust the ratio of each essential oil based on your preference. Begin with a few drops of each and gradually adjust until you achieve a balance you like.
Remember, the key to a successful blend is experimentation and adjusting the proportions to suit your personal preference. Essential oils can vary in intensity, so it's important to add them gradually and sniff the blend as you go.
