<p>The way your home smells may be a direct reflection of who you are.</p><p>Three in four of 2,000 U.S. adults surveyed echoed that sentiment, with the same percentage of people saying the way a person's home smells can leave a long-lasting impression.</p><p>Sixty-nine percent of people worry their homes may smell bad to others. That may be why seven in 10 will do anything to ensure their digs have a good scent.</p><p>The average respondent spends $221 per year on items to improve their home’s aroma.</p><p>Survey-takers shared how they keep their space smelling fresh – from purchasing liquid potpourri to live pinecones to cookie dough and even a dill pickle-scented air freshener.</p><p>Commissioned by Scentsy</a> and conducted by OnePoll, the study also revealed that when having company over, 72% said their homes must smell good beforehand, and 61% hold off from having guests over entirely if their homes aren’t smelling so nice.</p><p>According to respondents, the worst smells that can prevent guests are smoke (58%), sink water (57%) and pets (51%).</p><p>Meanwhile, respondents said they want to be greeted with something sweet (63%), floral (61%) or even savory (51%) when visiting someone’s home.</p><p>People are also concerned about how clean their homes are (45%) and their appearance (42%).</p><p>Overall, most love how their home smells (70%), with a similar percentage of people saying they’re used to the scent (68%).</p><p>“Fragrance is processed in the brain’s olfactory bulb — which is why it’s so closely tied to memory,” a Scentsy spokesperson said. “Senses like touch, vision and auditory stimulus are processed through a completely different part of the brain — that’s why smells are often more powerful than any other human sense.”</p><p>Further, two in three Americans said they’ve given their home a “signature scent.” Many describe the scent as sweet (49%), consistent with their own cooking (47%), their favorite candle (46%) or floral (44%).</p><p>They said their home’s scent makes them feel relaxed (63%), happy (54%) or even energetic (53%).</p><p>Seventy-seven percent of people said their entire day could be improved when they surround themselves with a good scent. Nine in 10 people who occasionally work from home said their workspace is more enjoyable if their house smells good.</p><p>Similarly, 77% of people said doing chores around the home is more enjoyable if their house smells pleasant.</p><p>“When you’re feeling low or having trouble focusing, the right scent can make you feel more alert and proactive,” continued the spokesperson.</p><p>WHAT DO PEOPLE CARE ABOUT MOST WHEN HAVING GUESTS OVER?</p><p>How clean it is - 45%</p><p>How it smells - 43%</p><p>How it looks - 42%</p><p>Where guests can sit/relax - 34%</p><p>Having food prepared - 30%</p><p></p><p>HOW DOES A SIGNATURE SCENT MAKE PEOPLE FEEL?</p><p>Relaxed - 63%</p><p>Happy - 54%</p><p>Energetic - 53%</p><p>Nostalgic - 46%</p><p>Hungry - 35%</p>
