Boho Scents - 10 Fragrances To Compliment Any Boho Decor

Embracing free-spirited elegance and natural beauty, Boho style thrives on rich, earthy, eclectic designs and aromas, but what fragrance types are best suited for this unique style that draws on various bohemian and hippie influences?  Join us as we delve into the three key fragrance families that embody the Boho aesthetic — from earthy woods and floral blossoms to exotic spices — and introduce 10 delightful "Boho scents" designed to infuse any home with warmth, serenity, and a touch of wanderlust, ensuring any space exudes the quintessential Boho charm.

Boho Decor is a fashion, lifestyle or fragrance statement that is not often heard in common parlance. Spontaneous and non conformist, this art form weaves its own personalized tapestry.

Interior designs always contains an emphasis on natural and organic elements, the origins of which are deeply rooted in diverse cultures and forms of artistic expression.

This includes a fusion of patterns, woods; animal hides and memorable souvenirs from far away places. 

How Did Boho Get Its Name?

The word, boho, is an abbreviation for Bohemian Homeless, and refers to the nomadic lives of gypsies, whose values have always set them widely apart from other classes of society.

It originally referred to a a group of nomads that traveled from Bohemia, a region in the Czech Republic, to other parts of Europe.

The word, bohemian, is derived from the French, bohemien, and soon spread to the English speaking world where it became a popular description for the mid-19th-century lifestyles for artists, musicians and writers.

The Bohemian style, often termed 'Boho chic,’ is characterized by its break with tradition and free-spirited essence.

What's The Difference Between Boho Style and Hippie Style?

Boho designs, textures and colors originated in many parts of the world and date back to the early 18th and 19th centuries.

It differs from hippie styles in a number of ways. For one, it appeared first, and for another, it makes an aesthetic statement rather than a political one.

Boho decor’s sole purpose is to encourage design that reflect the romantic, nomadic ways of life in fashion, design and fragrances.

Understanding Boho Type Scents

Boho fragrances emphasize a timeless, free and sophisticated femininity.

They are renowned for their amorous, sunny, sweet and woody character and they connote a dash of panache and a racy edge that dares to defy conventional norms.

3 Key Fragrance Families That Complement Boho Decor

Selecting a scent that reflects boho decor requires an understanding of the diverse fragrance families and their correlation to lifestyles.

It is a process that can be compared to a gourmand seeking the perfect pairing of a wine to enhance a sumptuous meal.

According to master perfumers, the fragrance categories that are ideal for expressing boho decor include:

• Earthy and Woody
• Floral and Herbal
• Exotic and Spicy

The following provides an overview of each fragrance family, along with a list of specific blended fragrance options from our collections for each category.

The Earthy And Woody Fragrance Category

This fragrance family is distinguished by its intense woody nature that derives from natural substances such as trees, moss, bark, resin, pine cones, bushes and roots. 

Other elements that are extracted from grasses and leaves are also included, and they are intensely earthy, woody and rich in character.

Experiencing Mother Nature in all her scented and infinite varieties renders a sense of harmony, grounding, lightness of spirit and liberation from conventional ties. 

Boho decor and the earthy, woody fragrances that embrace its eclectic aesthetic accentuate the beauty and peace of the simple life.

All senses unite in soft profusion with a walk in the sacred forest or bright green park land.

Boho lives within these fragrance oils that balance and center our lives. 

Specific recommendations for boho decor include sensual and inviting aromas such as: dry, balsamic cedar wood, creamy sandalwood, intoxicating, potent patchouli and green, sharp and smoky vetiver.

The following fragrance oil blends are ideal for this category:

• Our Original Santal - Our Santal diffuser oil blends warm, woody, amber notes with sweet, spicy cardamom, earthy papyrus, creamy sandalwood, and sensual musk for a captivating scent.
• My Way Inspired by the 1 Hotel - Inspired by The 1 Hotel in South Beach, this sophisticated scent blends bright orange blossom, neroli, tuberose, sandalwood, jasmine, vanilla, white musk, and cedar.
• Our Patchouli Blends - Patchouli epitomizes exoticism and rustic charm, and is ideal for enhancing any Boho environment. Our Patchouli Collection celebrates its rich woody, earthy, and musky notes, which are known for their calming and libido-enhancing effect. Our collection includes our Floriental Patchouli (an ode to Nag Champa), Patchouli Mist, Patchouli Noir and our Patchouli Zest. These Patchouli-infused fragrance oils are ideal aromatic enhancements for any Boho style.
  

The Floral and Herbal Fragrance Sector

These scents are often the most popular family used by the master perfumers.

Distinguished by a myriad of floral notes, each of which is totally diverse from one another, these fragrances are derived from the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are emitted by petals and other floral tissues and function in nature as pollinators.

They are often blended with tinges of spice, herbs, fruits and other sub category elements within the floral family.

Floral and herbal scents complement a boho living space because they infuse an aura of unique freshness, beauty and tranquility that reconnects with nature and all its colorful manifestations.

Floral elements lighten the masculine quality of many woody fragrances, rendering a touch of feminine charm.

They also mirror traces of boho artistry and self love that is open, free, defiant and slightly prideful.

Specific recommendations include but are not limited to: mellow, aromatic lavender, intense, rich and intoxicating jasmine, earthy, green and herbal geranium and musky, dreamy and romantic red rose.

The following fragrance oil blends are ideal for this category:

• Santal Lavender Sage - This cherished woody fragrance features top notes of cardamom, lavender, iris, and eucalyptus, a heart of sage, cashmere, and violet, and finishes with musk, vanilla, and sandalwood.
• Desert Rose Inspired by the Fairmont Hotel - The lively rose-centric fragrance begins with caraway's woodiness and a fresh lavender breeze. Its heart combines musky red rose, earthy frankincense, and smoky guaiac wood. The dry down reveals sensual musk, woody agarwood with vanilla hints, and sweet praline.
• Rose Bergamot - Potent sugary spearmint and sweet dark cassis introduce this fragrance. They give way to a heart of musky red rose, green apple, and spicy carnation, finishing with woody, peppery greens and sensual musk.
• Marriot Beach Villas - This 5-star hotel scent, inspired by Marriott Beach Villas, opens with fresh thyme, eucalyptus, and lavender notes. It transitions into palmarosa, rose, and violet, finishing with a base of cedar and white musk.
  

Exotic and Spicy Fragrance Category

Spicy and exotic fragrances are warm, vibrant, and intense.

They have the unique distinction of being a category that can contain both cool and warm elements.

While they are most often associated with fall and winter seasons, they can be used year round when combined with fruity and gourmand facets.

Exotic and spicy scents are versatile and also complement floral, aromatic, and citrus notes.

They belong to the ambery fragrance family, the name of which was once “oriental.” It was changed in response to societal considerations. 

Exotic and spicy scents are ideal choices for boho decor because they are mysterious and elusive.

Their enchanting facets encompass far away, sunny cultures and the bold explosion of new ideas.

Alluring elements of antiquity add to their sensual, mystical aura.

They include: aromatic, musty and piney frankincense; rich, intense jasmine; woody, warm and pungent myrrh; deeply sweet and fiery clove and spicy, sugary cardamom.

The following fragrance oil blends are ideal for this category:

• Frankincense and Myrrh - This holiday fragrance begins with sweet lemon rind, eucalyptus, and violet petals, followed by frankincense, nutmeg, and amber, and ends with myrrh, cedar wood, and cashmere.
• Hotel Costes Paris - Fresh lemon, romantic red rose, and spicy nutmeg initiate this luxurious hotel fragrance. It unfolds with clove, sandalwood, and patchouli, ending in vanilla, amber, and musk notes.
• Santal Black Currant - This fragrance blends wild berries, black currants, cinnamon, cardamom, banana, violet, iris, patchouli, cedar, and sandalwood, part of our Santal Diffuser Oil Collection.  
  

In Conclusion

The beauty of boho decor is that it can be approached in any manner desired. In design, it can be maximalist, minimalist, modern or chic.

It is the bold exploration of the powers of the imagination, pushing new proverbial envelopes; mixing, matching, layering and mixing once again, until finally, the boho dream is realized.

Incorporating the right fragrances into your boho decor enhances its free-spirited charm, and finding the right boho fragrance is no different in principle than developing a meaningful space.

Opting for earthy scents like sandalwood, patchouli, and lavender to create a warm, inviting ambiance not only complement the aesthetic but also promote relaxation and well-being, making your space truly harmonious and serene.

So give one of our beautifully blended Boho scents a try, and let them soothe the soul, melt the mind and complement your rustic boho decor.