Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to recreate that signature scent from Hilton hotels for a while now. You know, the one that just hits you with this sense of calm and luxury the moment you walk in? Yeah, that one. It’s called “White Tea and Thyme” and, let me tell you, it’s not as easy to replicate as I thought it would be.

First off, I started by trying to find a ready-made scent that was similar. I hit up a bunch of home fragrance stores, sniffing every “white tea” and “thyme” candle or diffuser they had. No luck. Some were okay, but none really captured that exact Hilton vibe. They were either too sweet, too floral, or just… off.

Then, I figured, “Hey, I’ll just make it myself!” How hard could it be, right? Famous last words. I ordered some essential oils online – white tea, thyme, and a few others that seemed like they might be in the mix, like maybe a bit of cedarwood and something citrusy.

The oils arrived, and I got all excited, mixing them in different ratios. I used a diffuser, those little reed sticks, even tried making a room spray. My living room smelled like a weird herbal experiment gone wrong. One time, it was way too strong on the thyme, and my wife said it smelled like I was cooking a roast 24/7. Another time, it was just this faint, powdery smell that disappeared in minutes.

I almost gave up, but then I stumbled upon a forum online where people were discussing hotel scents. Someone mentioned that the Hilton scent might have some other notes in it, like fig and maybe a bit of jasmine. Fig! That was the missing piece, I think. It’s what gives it that subtle sweetness.

So, I ordered a fig essential oil and tried again. This time, I used a base of white tea and thyme, just a tiny drop of cedarwood, a bit more of the fig, and a hint of lemon. I diffused it for a few hours, and… bam! It was pretty darn close!

My DIY Hilton Scent

• White Tea Essential Oil: About 10 drops. This is the main note.
• Thyme Essential Oil: Around 5 drops. It can be strong, so start with less.
• Fig Essential Oil: Maybe 7 drops. This adds that sweet, luxurious undertone.
• Cedarwood Essential Oil: Just 1 or 2 drops. Gives it a bit of depth.
• Lemon Essential Oil: 3 drops, for a touch of freshness.

I’m still tweaking it, but it’s definitely in the right direction. It’s not 100% perfect, but every time I walk into my living room now, I get a little whiff of that Hilton experience. It’s amazing how a scent can transport you like that, right? Anyway, if you’re a fan of that Hilton scent, give this a try. It’s a fun little project, and you might just surprise yourself with the results! And it’s much cheaper than staying at a Hilton, that’s for sure.