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A hotel lobby is a mixture, not a scent
Stone, cleaned textiles, coffee, air systems and intentional fragrance can all compete to define the first minute inside.
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SMELLBOOKclean linenA hotel lobby is usually a stack of smell systems, not one signature scent.
01Material layer
Floors, wood, upholstery and stone contribute a background before any deliberate scenting is considered.
Operational layer
Cleaning products, laundry, coffee service and ventilation can dominate the experience at different times.
Designed layer
Fragrance can be added intentionally, but SmellBook should preserve the difference between an ambient product and the place around it.
A hotel lobby is usually a stack of smell systems, not one signature scent.
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