Choosing a home fragrance sounds simple, until you realise your brain has opinions.

Some people want their home to smell like fresh linen, always.

Others want it to smell like a Paris café, a hidden Kyoto teahouse, or a smoky velvet bar at midnight.

At ARTES, we believe scent is a time machine. The right fragrance doesn’t just make your home smell good — it tells a story about who you are, what you crave, and how you want your space to feel.

If you’ve ever wondered…

• Why you’re obsessed with clean scents

• Why gourmands feel comforting

• Why florals feel either divine or unbearable

• Why smoky scents feel like your personality in candle form

…this guide is for you.

And yes — there’s a quiz.

Want your match instantly?

If you’d rather skip the guide and go straight to your personalised scent match, take our full quiz here:

→ Take the ARTES Find Your Scent Quiz

Why scent and personality are connected

Your scent preferences aren’t random. They’re shaped by:

• Memory (smell is the strongest trigger for emotion)

• Identity (what you want to project)

• Comfort (what calms you vs what energises you)

• Lifestyle (how you live, host, rest, and reset)

This is why the fragrance you love often feels strangely personal — like it’s revealing something about you.

Because it is.

The 6 fragrance families (and what they say about you)

Most home fragrances sit within one of these families. Once you know your “type,” choosing a scent becomes dramatically easier.

Fresh / Clean

Think: crisp linen, airy musk, citrus peel.

You’re probably: polished, organised, practical with a soft side.

Fresh-scent people love a home that feels light, calm, and put-together.

Floral

Think: jasmine, white tea, peony, frangipani.

You’re probably: elegant, romantic, intuitive, detail-driven.

Floral lovers want their space to feel beautiful, curated, and quietly sensual.

Gourmand

Think: vanilla, coffee, almond, bakery notes.

You’re probably: warm, charming, nostalgic, and comfort-obsessed.

Gourmand people want their home to feel inviting, like someone is always making something delicious.

Woody / Earthy

Think: incense, sandalwood, tobacco leaf, amber.

You’re probably: grounded, mysterious, calm, and quietly powerful.

Earthy scent lovers don’t chase trends, they build a signature.

Spiced / Smoky

Think: clove, cinnamon, burnt sugar, resin, firewood.

You’re probably: bold, magnetic, dramatic (in the best way).

You don’t want “nice.” You want mood.

Citrus / Aromatic

Think: bergamot, basil, mandarin, herbs.

You’re probably: energetic, stylish, social, always moving.

Aromatic lovers want scents that feel bright, modern, and alive.

Quick fragrance personality quiz (teaser version)

This is the fun, fast version.

If you want your exact ARTES scent match (based on your preferences, lifestyle, and vibe), you’ll want the full quiz afterwards.

Question 1: Your ideal weekend is…

A) Cleaning, resetting, fresh sheets

B) Café, reading, slow morning

C) Hosting, cooking, wine, laughter

D) Solo walk, museum, deep thinking

E) Going out, coming home late, candlelit chaos

F) Pilates, errands, sunshine, plans

Question 2: Your personal style is closest to…

A) Minimal, clean, polished

B) Romantic, elegant, soft

C) Cozy, warm, playful

D) Dark, refined, intentional

E) Bold, edgy, dramatic

F) Fresh, modern, effortless

Question 3: Your home should feel like…

A) A luxury hotel

B) A beautiful garden

C) A warm bakery

D) A private sanctuary

E) A seductive night out

F) A Mediterranean escape

Question 4: Your biggest vibe is…

A) Calm

B) Beauty

C) Comfort

D) Depth

E) Power

F) Energy

Your results: which home fragrance matches your personality?

Mostly A’s — The Reset Ritual

You feel emotionally stable after vacuuming.

You love scents that feel clean, crisp, and expensive — the kind that makes your home feel instantly put-together.

Your fragrance family: Fresh / Clean / Soft musk

ARTES vibe match: Laundry Service, Cha

Mostly B’s — The Soft Romantic

You don’t want your home to smell “nice.” You want it to smell like a memory.

You’re drawn to floral and tea-like fragrances — intimate, elegant, and quietly sensual.

Your fragrance family: Floral / Tea / Fresh

ARTES vibe match: Jasmine M, Moondancer, Cha

Mostly C’s — The Comfort Icon

You’re the person everyone feels safe around.

You love gourmand scents because they make your home feel warm, lived-in, and inviting.

Your fragrance family: Gourmand / Sweet / Warm

ARTES vibe match: Bakery, Espresso Martini, The Good Witch

Mostly D’s — The Quiet Power

You don’t do trendy. You do timeless.

You’re drawn to earthy, woody fragrances that feel grounding and sophisticated.

Your fragrance family: Woody / Earthy / Resin

ARTES vibe match: Gaia, Nomad, Gardens of Babylon

Mostly E’s — The Main Character

You don’t just want scent — you want theatre.

You love smoky, spiced, dramatic fragrances. Your home is a mood, not a showroom.

Your fragrance family: Smoky / Spiced / Dark sweet

ARTES vibe match: The Wicked Witch, Nomad

Mostly F’s — The Effortless It-Girl / It-Boy

Fresh, stylish, social, and always in motion.

You gravitate toward citrus and aromatic scents because they feel modern and energising.

Your fragrance family: Citrus / Aromatic / Herbal

ARTES vibe match: Koh, Laundry Service, The Wicked Witch

Take the full ARTES Find Your Scent Quiz (for your exact match)

This guide is designed to help you understand your fragrance personality.

But your perfect match usually comes down to nuance — like whether you prefer:

• bright citrus vs soft musk

• sweet gourmand vs coffee gourmand

• jasmine floral vs tea floral

• incense woods vs smoky spice

• clean scents that feel “fresh laundry” vs “luxury hotel”

That’s exactly what our quiz is designed to do.

→ Take the ARTES Find Your Scent Quiz

Lifestyle tips: choosing the right scent for your home

Even if your personality strongly leans one way, your lifestyle can change what works best.

If you work from home

Choose: fresh, tea, clean musks.

They feel calming and won’t overwhelm over long periods.

If you host often

Choose: warm gourmands or elegant florals.

They make your home feel inviting instantly.

If you live in a smaller space

Choose: lighter profiles.

Very smoky or incense-heavy scents can feel intense in tighter rooms.

If you want your home to feel “luxury”

Choose: jasmine, white tea, amber, incense woods.

These scent profiles tend to read expensive and elevated.

Seasonal personality scent shifts (yes, it’s a thing)

Your personality doesn’t change — but your cravings do.

Here’s what most people naturally gravitate toward:

• Summer: citrus, fresh linen, tea, airy florals

• Autumn: woody, spiced, amber, incense

• Winter: gourmand, smoky, resin, deeper warmth

• Spring: jasmine, clean florals, green notes

If you’ve ever said “I loved that scent last year but not now,” you’re not being dramatic, you’re just seasonal.

Build your fragrance wardrobe (like you do with outfits)

The most stylish people don’t have one signature scent.

They have a fragrance wardrobe.

Think:

• a “clean” scent for reset days

• a “warm” scent for hosting

• a “deep” scent for nights

• a “fresh” scent for summer

• a “main character” scent for when you want drama

This is why we recommend starting with discovery — it’s the fastest way to find what you genuinely love.

Final thoughts: your home fragrance is your signature

Home fragrance isn’t just décor.

It’s identity. It’s energy. It’s memory.

And the right scent doesn’t just match your home — it matches you.

→ Take the ARTES Find Your Scent Quiz

 

 

FAQs

What scent matches my personality?

The scent that matches your personality is usually aligned with the mood you naturally crave: clean and fresh for reset personalities, gourmand for comfort personalities, woody for grounded personalities, floral for romantic personalities, and smoky/spiced for bold personalities.

How do I choose a home fragrance?

Start by identifying your preferred fragrance family (fresh, floral, gourmand, woody, smoky, citrus). Then consider your space size, lifestyle (hosting vs relaxing), and season. A scent quiz can help narrow down the best match.

Do scent preferences change with seasons?

Yes. Many people prefer fresh and citrus scents in summer, floral and tea scents in spring, woody and amber scents in autumn, and gourmand or smoky scents in winter.

What are fragrance families?

Fragrance families are categories that group scent styles together, such as fresh/clean, floral, gourmand, woody/earthy, smoky/spiced, and citrus/aromatic. They help you understand your scent preferences more easily.

Can I have more than one signature home fragrance?

Absolutely. Many people build a fragrance wardrobe — choosing different scents for different moods, seasons, rooms, and occasions.