10 field-tested tips
- 1Choose one fragrance family per property and stick to it — inconsistency is worse than no scent.
- 2Calibrate intensity to airflow and ceiling height, not to what smells good at the dispenser.
- 3HVAC-integrated dispensing beats standalone units for spaces over 3,000 sq ft.
- 4Never scent a corridor stronger than the lobby — guests should walk into scent, not through it.
- 5Rotate seasonally only if it fits your brand; a signature is a signature.
- 6Avoid aerosol systems — fire code and guest allergies both push you toward cold-air diffusion.
- 7Keep dispensers 6–8 ft above the floor, away from return-air grilles.
- 8Test in guestrooms differently than public space — 300 sq ft needs a fraction of a lobby dose.
- 9Match scent to daypart if your lobby doubles as a bar at night.
- 10Document the fragrance profile and dispenser locations — turnover in engineering shouldn't reset the program.
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