Make your home luxe with fragrance zoning

From lavender-laced bedrooms to zesty kitchens, fragrance is fast becoming a design essential. The trend of fragrance zoning – scenting different rooms with distinct aromas – is reshaping how homes are experienced.

It’s not just about smelling good; it’s about storytelling, identity and a sense of slow living.Room-by-room curation

Choosing a room’s scent is now like picking art — amber or sandalwood for living rooms, lemongrass in kitchens, eucalyptus in bathrooms. “Each fragrance evokes a sense of being,” says Soumi Mukherjee, director of a Kolkata-based fragrance brand. Nidhi Sabbarwal, founder, Delhi-based organic incense brand said: “It takes advantage of the link between memory & scent.”Scent as a mood architect“Fragrance zoning is about creating emotional resonance,” says Preksha. Once reserved for spas, scent design now defines urban homes too. “It is becoming a leading force in how humans want to create themselves in the home,” says Ridhima Kansal.Functional and balanced

Scent tools are now style statements — think hand-poured candles, reed diffusers, and sculptural incense holders. “Function is non-negotiable. Whether you’re layering citrus over wood or incense over rose, the golden rule is restraint,” says Preksha. “Overdoing it can make the space smell tacky,” adds Soumi. Post 2020, this trend has grown by 200% as people began investing more in their spaces – Preksha Lodha, Kolkata-based interior designerThis technique subtly signals a shift in function or mood – eating, relaxing, working – yet still benefits from a single sensory experience –Ridhima Kansal, director of a home fragrance brand