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Time of India
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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 designer This 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
India Today
15-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
5 essential oils that can help boost mood and immunity
With the start of the monsoon season, everyone can bid goodbye to the blistering summer heat. However, this season often brings its fair share of health and emotional challenges. Essential oils can address common difficulties such as a dip in energy, mild depression, and reduced oils are extracts from plants that are well known for their therapeutic properties. When administered properly—through diffusers, steam inhalation, or topical application of oils—essential oils can assist with fighting infections, reducing anxiety, and balancing immune responses. Here are five essential oils that might help with monsoon blues, input from Ridhima Kansal, Director, Rosemoore:advertisement1. Eucalyptus Oil: The decongestant defender During the monsoon season, eucalyptus are quintessential. It helps clear blocked sinuses, alleviates cold symptoms, and helps prevent respiratory infections with its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Purification of the body can be done using diffusers or by adding a few drops of eucalyptus oil to steam inhalation.2. Lemon Oil: The sunshine substituteLemon oil effectively works as bottled sunshine when grey skies dominate your week. The brisk aroma lifts the mood and makes a person less anxious. It can also be used in baths and diffusers to elevate your mood.3. Lavender Oil: The mood stabiliserLavender oil's calming properties make it good for the management of mood swings and insomnia, especially during the monsoon season. It soothes the nervous system, which promotes deep sleep and helps alleviate stress. Heremirable, agitation can be treated with lavender oil through pillow application or a gentle mixed oil Tea Tree Oil: The antiseptic powerhouseAs a strong antiseptic oil, tea tree oil aids in improving monsoon hygiene. It effectively fights off mould, certain bacteria, and even skin infections during the damp monsoon months. It can be diluted on the skin or added to disinfecting liquids for cleaning during the shower, which would naturally disinfect during use.5. Peppermint Oil: The energiserDuring the rainy season, the menthol content in peppermint oil can help recharge the senses of a person who feels sluggish or unmotivated. It also aids in relieving headaches. Focus can be enhanced by breathing in peppermint-infused air or by rubbing diluted peppermint oil on the temples, as it provides quick relief similar to a healing and immunological properties of essential oils can undoubtedly improve one's well-being and wellness. Although their fragrances offer healing benefits, they can also restore balance during self-care routines to enhance mood and strength. Always remember to follow the proper recommendations and consult with certified aromatherapists on dosage for optimal nature to nurture you, a drop at a time.
