You recognize it immediately when you go to a spa. That lovely smell wafting through the air.
So delicious and refreshing, you just wanna bottle it up and take it home with you.
I’m a bit of a spa junkie. I LOVE going to spas and make a point to visit one on almost every vacation we go on, especially if we’re going somewhere as a couple.
Just thinking about going to a spa makes me feel more relaxed. The massage. yessssss. The scents. yesssss. The robes. YESSSS!!!
I’ve always wanted to make my home smell like a spa
I just didn’t know where to begin.
Then a few years ago, I accompanied my husband on a work trip to Salt Lake City.
It was a special treat because the kids were very little at the time, but we worked it out to go together.
I had the pleasure of visiting the luxurious spa at the Grand America hotel, and it was GLORIOUS. No kids, no schedule, nothing to do other than relax and get ready for dinner. Now that’s the life! 🙂
The minute I walked into the hotel spa, I was surrounded by this luxurious smell.
I couldn’t put my finger on what it was exactly, but I knew I had to figure it out. I wanted it all for myself….
How I Made My House Smell Like a SPA!
You can imagine my excitement when I was escorted to the dressing room and left to get ready for my massage….and the cause of this amazing smell was sitting right there on a side table.
It was a bottle of this amazing scent: Archipelago Home Fragrance Diffuser
It’s a blend of lavender, cyclamen leaves, and cucumber, with just a hint of patchouli that is just H.E.A.V.E.N.L.Y!!
When I bent down to smell it, I could tell that it was the smell surrounding me.
It was everywhere, like they were pumping it through the air vents. I took a picture of the bottle so I wouldn’t forget to buy one when I got home.
I looked online and found the exact scent for sale on Amazon. Now, let me warn you – this stuff is not cheap.
I’ve never paid so much for a reed diffuser before, but I splurged and got one.
I placed it in my kitchen and immediately everyone who visited our home and stood nearby commented on how lovely our house smelled.
It was working! But I knew one wasn’t enough. I had to have more.
So I got another one.
And then the scent started going through the downstairs level of our house.
I can smell it when I’m walking around, and it reminds me of the Grand America hotel spa every time.
We are moving soon and I am planning on getting several more for the new house.
I think one every few rooms should do the trick. It’s not cheap, but it’s oh so worth it. I can’t wait!
BTW – I tried to recreate this blend myself using essential oils and it was a huge fail.
I don’t know what they do to the lavender and other ingredients to get it to smell like this, but it’s hard to do. Just something I thought you should know in case you had the same idea. lol
As soon as I figure out the perfect essential oils “spa blend,” you’ll be the first to know!
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How Else Do You Get Your Home to Smell Like a Spa?
There are several more scents in this fragrance line.
I love the one I have so much that I haven’t bothered trying any others, but I bet they’re just as lovely! Ok, not really, there’s no more perfect scent than the Lavande Archipelago blend. But I’m sure they’re decent. 🙂
If you can find room in your budget for a splurge item like this, I know you’ll be able to bring home the spa smell to your home as well!
Be prepared for LOTS of compliments!
If you end up getting one (or more) for your house, let me know! If you’re a lavender lover like I am, you’ll love this particular one.
36 Luxury Scented Home Products
I’ve been doing a lot of research on ways to make your home smell amazing, and I compiled a long list of LUXURY scented fragrances (essential oils diffusers, candles, etc) all into one place if you want more help finding other amazing scents!
Click here to see the Luxury Scented Home Shopping Guide >>
I want to try out several more scents, especially for my bedroom and guest room, but I want to use what I have first, so it will be a while.
I’ll report back on any other great finds!
Other Ways to Make Your House Smell Good
Doing other things like making sure your trash doesn’t pile up and dirty dishes aren’t cluttering your kitchen go a long way to making your house smell good as well.
I found some neat tips in case you need more ideas!
- How to Make Your House Smell Good Instantly by Good Housekeeping
- Best Way to Naturally Scent Your Home by Bren Did
- How to Get Every Room of Your Home to Smell Good by Reader’s Digest
- What to Do to Make Your Shower Smell Good & Stay Clean
- 10 Festive Christmas Scented Hand Soaps
April says
Thank you for this amazing article. I was looking for exactly what you described….what is the amazing smell in spas?? You got me hooked on it. I just received it through Amazon and my husband hates smelly stuff, but he just admitted he really likes it because it smells so good and is subtle. I’m going to order more. Thank you for your post!
Lena Gott says
I’m telling you this stuff is the best EVER! 🙂 So glad you liked it.
Lundat says
Hi, thanks for the post! How long does one 8 oz. product of this last? For $42, I’m hoping it’s at least 2 months 🙂
Lena Gott says
I have had many of them in various places around my house and I’d say much longer than 2 months. The one in my bathroom has been there for at least 6 months and it’s about 2/3 empty. 🙂 I think you’ll be pleased with how long they last!
Tammy Luuloa says
I have a blend that’s really nice but I use it as a astringent mist. I like it minty! But it’s subtle enough and I feel the same way about the spa smell. In a two ounce spray bottle blend:
40 drops Lavender
40 drops Eucalyptus
12 drops Grapefruit
10 drops peppermint
Fill the rest with Organic witch hazel.
(My favorite is Rose and also Cucumber Melon)
Happy bartending!!! Lmk how it works out. We also use it for cleaning boxing gloves out to get rid of the mold and smelly sweat. Take care and God bless 😃
Lena Gott says
Wow thanks for sharing your recipe, Tammy! I’m gonna try that one out. I have all of those items except for Peppermint on hand already!
AnnaBanana says
I don’t believe I have ever left a comment on a post before, but I just had to THANK YOU for this article. I have been trying for years to get my house to smell like a spa and I just couldn’t stand the candles any longer due to the accumulation of soot in every room. You are spot on and I am hooked! We have two in our home right now and we are loving it (even my husband loves it). Thanks again!
Lena Gott says
That’s so wonderful!! Watch out because pretty soon you’ll have them EVERYWHERE like I do! 🙂
Amelia Jackson says
Wow, you’ve convinced me I need one of those diffusers!! I absolutely love when my house smells clean and fresh (maybe that’s why I love getting carpet cleanings so much), so I’m glad you’re sharing full-proof methods of keeping that up all the time.
Lena Gott says
My last one just ran out – I need to get another one!