How to Find Your Home’s Signature Scent

You know that feeling when you walk into someone’s home and it just smells like them? Not in a one-too-many-dogs kind of way, but in a warm, familiar, unmistakably them way? That’s the power of scent—it creates an atmosphere, an energy, a mood. It makes a space feel lived in, loved, and completely yours.
At The Muses London, we believe that scent isn’t just an afterthought—it’s one of the most powerful tools for shaping how your home feels. It can be grounding, uplifting, calming, inspiring. It can turn your space into a sanctuary, a creative hub, a social haven—whatever you need it to be.
The key? Finding your home’s signature scent.
Why Scent Matters
Smell is the most emotional of all our senses—it’s wired straight into memory and mood. One whiff of something familiar, and you’re instantly somewhere else—a childhood home, a summer holiday, a person you love. It’s why hotels, boutiques, even fashion houses have their own signature scents—because fragrance is a feeling.
Your home should have one too. And no, it doesn’t mean sticking to just one candle or diffuser for the rest of your life. It’s about curating a scent identity that makes your space feel like you.
So, what’s your home’s scent personality?
The Grounded Home
For spaces that feel calm, warm, and inviting—the kind of home where people walk in and immediately exhale.
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Try: SPACE
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What it smells like: Earthy, grounding, subtly fresh. Think petrichor after rain, oakmoss, fennel, heliotrope—a scent that creates breathing room in your home.
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Mood: Stillness. Presence. A space that feels open and uncluttered, even when life isn’t.
The Creative Home
A home that’s full of ideas—books half-read, sketches in progress, music always playing. It’s lived-in, layered, and full of personality.
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Try: BE
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What it smells like: Fresh, botanical, full of life. A mix of wild grasses, green florals, citrus, and soft woods that feels inspiring without being overpowering.
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Mood: That ‘Sunday afternoon, lost in something you love’ energy. A space where creativity flows.
The Restorative Home
A home that’s a retreat. Soft lighting, good music, deep sofas—the kind of place you can fully sink into.
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Try: KICKBACK
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What it smells like: Earthy figs, warm florals, aromatic herbs—like golden hour in late summer. Deep, mellow, instantly calming.
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Mood: Slow living. Rest. Permission to pause.
The Energised Home
A space with rhythm, movement, momentum. It’s where things get done, where ideas spark, where life feels alive.
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Try: TONIC
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What it smells like: Green, bright, and effortlessly refreshing. The crispness of tomato leaf, the zing of citrus, a peppery kick, and a touch of sandalwood.
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Mood: Fresh energy. Clarity. That feeling of a deep breath outside after hours indoors.
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Try: SUPERCHARGE
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What it smells like: Citrus and spice. Sicilian lemon, lemongrass, Jamaican ginger root—bright, bold, full of energy.
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Mood: Productivity without pressure. A space that makes you feel clear, motivated, switched on.
The Social Home
A home where people gather, talk, eat, share stories—where the candles are always burning, the table is always set for one more.
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Try: UNPLUG
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What it smells like: Honey amber, soft rose, and pear—a warm, glowing scent that makes a space feel welcoming, intimate, effortless.
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Mood: Connection. Laughter. A home filled with conversations that go long into the night.
What’s Your Home’s Scent Identity?
Your signature scent isn’t just about what smells good—it’s about how you want your space to feel. It’s about creating an atmosphere that supports you—whether that’s rest, creativity, connection, or clarity.
Maybe you’re a SPACE in the mornings, KICKBACK in the evenings kind of person. Maybe your home shifts with the seasons—fresh and green in spring, deep and warm in winter. Maybe you’re still figuring it out, and that’s the fun part.
There are no rules—just scents that make you feel at home. Ready to find yours? Explore the full collection.