Scenting a hotel lobby costs between €29.90 and €79.90 + VAT per month per unit under the scenting subscription, with that month's fragrance included. A standard lobby of 100 to 120 m² is covered by a unit at €37.90 or €39.90 + VAT per month. If you prefer to buy the equipment outright, the up-front investment runs from €72.99 to €224.99.
Square meters set the price, not the industry
The price of scenting a lobby does not depend on whether the space belongs to a hotel, a clinic or an office. It depends on the square meters to be covered, the ceiling height and whether the air is split across several zones. A 120 m² lobby costs the same as a 120 m² waiting room. That is why rates are published by unit coverage rather than by industry. You can review all of them in the professional scenting price index.
The real variable is air volume and air movement. A double-height lobby with automatic doors opening every few seconds and HVAC running at full power loses scent load much faster than a closed space of the same size. In those cases the price of the service does not go up: the intensity and the operating schedule are adjusted, or the coverage moves up one step.
Which unit fits each lobby size
Here is the full range with its coverage, the monthly subscription + VAT, the purchase price with VAT included and the average fragrance consumption.
| Unit | Coverage | Monthly subscription (+ VAT) | Purchase (VAT incl.) | Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROAM | 4 m² | No subscription | €59.90 | 10 ml/month |
| PULSE | 7 m² | €29.90 | €72.99 | 50 ml/month |
| SENSE | 80 m² | €34.90 | €89.99 | 100 ml/month |
| LUME | 100 m² | €37.90 | €109.99 | 150 ml/month |
| FLOW | 120 m² | €39.90 | €79.99 | 250 ml/month |
| ORBIT | 600 m² | €54.90 | €149.99 | 300 ml/month |
| AURA 5 | 60 m² with 5 scents | €59.90 | €269.99 | 100 ml/month |
| ATMOS | 600 m² through ducts | €64.90 | €229.99 | 350 ml/month |
| HALO | 800 m² through ducts | €69.90 | €194.99 | 350 ml/month |
| WAVE | 875 m², floor-standing tower | €79.90 | €224.99 | 800 ml/month |
| NOVA | 1,600 m², floor-standing tower | €94.90 | €389.99 | 1,000 ml/month |
For most hotel lobbies the decision comes down to SENSE, LUME and FLOW. Above 200 m², or when the hotel already has HVAC ducts, ORBIT, ATMOS and HALO come into play. The WAVE and NOVA floor-standing towers are reserved for atriums, convention halls and surfaces above 800 m².
What the fragrance costs
With the scenting subscription the monthly fragrance is included, so the monthly figure is the final figure. If you buy the unit, refills are paid separately. A natural fragrance refill costs €24.99 in the 150 ml format and €29.99 in the 250 ml format. Numbered perfumery fragrances cost €29.99 and €34.99 respectively. The odor neutralizer costs €24.99 and €29.99. A refill subscription applies a 10% discount.
How long a bottle lasts is indicative and depends on the programmed intensity, the operating schedule and the square meters covered. As a reference, a 250 ml bottle lasts about 2 months. A lobby scented 24 hours a day at high intensity will consume considerably more than one scheduled only during front desk hours.
Example: boutique hotel with a 150 m² lobby
A common case. A boutique hotel with a 150 m² lobby, one corridor leading to the rooms and two guest restrooms. The solution is 2 FLOW units for the lobby and the corridor, plus 2 PULSE units for the restrooms.
- With the scenting subscription: €139.60 + VAT per month, everything included.
- Buying the units: €305.96 up front, plus around €72 per month in fragrance.
The two FLOW units are spread out so the lobby is covered evenly without leaving the corridor unscented. The restrooms use PULSE because they are small enclosed spaces where a 120 m² unit would saturate them.
The most expensive mistake: a small unit in a large space
The most common budgeting error is trying to cover a 150 m² lobby with a single 80 m² unit. On paper it saves a few euros a month. In practice it does not work: the unit runs at maximum output continuously, consumes far more fragrance than expected, creates a strong scent hot spot next to the diffuser and leaves the rest of the lobby with no perceptible scent. The result is a higher refill cost and a poorly scented space.
The coverage shown in the table is effective coverage, not theoretical maximum coverage. When the space exceeds the unit's figure, the correct answer is to move up a model or install two units spread across the area, not to push a single one.
Subscription or purchase: when each one pays off
The scenting subscription works like a rental of professional equipment: it includes the nebulizer and the month's fragrance, it has no minimum term and it is canceled with 30 days' notice. There is no installation cost and no construction work, and the unit is cleaned every 3 months. It is the logical option for high season or for a hotel that does not want to tie up budget.
Purchasing works out cheaper in total cost from the fourth or fifth month onward, depending on the model. If the project is stable and will run all year, buying the units and subscribing to refills is the more efficient option. A volume discount applies from 3 units onward, which is common in hotels scenting the lobby, the corridors and the spa area at the same time.
One note on geographic availability: the subscription service is offered in Spain and Portugal only. Sales of units and refills reach around 90 countries. You can review the terms for businesses in the business section.
How much does it cost to scent a 100 m² lobby?
A 100 m² lobby is covered by a LUME, which costs €37.90 + VAT per month with fragrance included, or €109.99 with VAT if you buy the unit, plus €24.99 or €29.99 per refill. If the ceiling is high or foot traffic is heavy, it is worth moving up to FLOW at €39.90 + VAT per month.
Does the subscription include the fragrance?
Yes. The monthly subscription includes the unit and the fragrance for that month, so there are no additional refill invoices while the service is active. It also includes cleaning of the unit, which is carried out every 3 months.
Is any installation or construction work required?
No. Ambient units are placed without construction work and with no installation cost. The duct models, ATMOS and HALO, connect to the existing HVAC system, but they do not require construction work either: they attach to the ducts already installed in the hotel.
How long does a bottle of fragrance last?
The duration is indicative and depends on the programmed intensity, the operating schedule and the square meters covered. As a reference, a 250 ml bottle lasts about 2 months in standard use. Lowering the intensity or limiting the schedule to peak occupancy hours extends that duration noticeably.
Can the subscription be canceled at any time?
Yes. There is no minimum term. The subscription is canceled with 30 days' notice and the unit is returned. That is the main difference compared with buying: lower initial cost and full flexibility, in exchange for a higher total cost if the service runs longer than four or five months.
