Fragrances that arrive at the right moment: lavender in the field, citrus in the orchard. In this fact sheet you will find what this tool is for, the activities you can do in a SENSEi room and some tips for getting the most out of it.

What is the scent diffuser

The scent diffuser releases small amounts of fragrance into the air. There are different essences, which alternate according to the activity without saturating the room.

Why in a SENSEi room

Smell is the sense most closely linked to memory and emotions. In a SENSEi room the diffuser can be activated together with the scene: the scent of lavender when the flowering field appears on the wall, citrus in the orchard, the sea on the beach.

The SENSEi room is controlled from a tablet: the adult chooses the scene and adjusts intensity, speed and volume, so every session adapts to the person and not the other way round.

Activities to try

• Guess the scent: smell it and choose the matching image on the wall.
• A journey through memories: with older people, scents from the past open up stories and memories.
• The scent of calm: a single essence, always the same, signals the moment for relaxation.
• The seasons: each season has its own colours, sounds and scent.

Who it helps

Care homes for older people, autism centres, schools working on the seasons and nature.

Tips for use and safety

Use delicate, hypoallergenic essences, always with the families’ consent, and air the room between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

Does the scent diffuser also work on its own?

Yes, but it works best inside a multisensory environment where projections, sounds, lights and other tools tell the same experience. That is the principle of SENSEi rooms.

Can it be added to an existing room?

Often, yes. Every room comes from a project shared with the people who will use it: we start from the spaces, the people and the goals, then choose the most suitable tools.

Want to learn more? Read the complete guide to the tools of the SENSEi room or tell us about your project.