The first time I walked into The Westin at Blue Mountain, I had two thoughts. I had never been inside a hotel that smelled this good, and are we absolutely sure we can afford this vacation?

That fragrance became part of the entire experience. The robes, the Heavenly Bed and that calm, expensive air that makes you feel as though someone has already taken care of everything.

One Christmas, my sister filled an entire stocking with Westin toiletries. I felt like I had won the lottery. I spent a long time studying that familiar fragrance and trying to recreate the feeling it gave me, not only the individual notes.

Crisp aloe and white tea create that fresh first impression, brightened with a breath of ginger. Amber, cedarwood and vanilla add warmth without sweetness. Soft musk and sandalwood linger in the background, grounded by a delicate touch of lily.

This is the only fragrance I have turned into an entire collection. The candle came first, followed by the room spray , reed diffuser and now the body butter. It has built a devoted following because people do not only want their homes to smell this way. They want to carry the feeling with them.

The scent throw is Room Filling, but it arrives quietly. You may not immediately realize you are smelling anything. Then suddenly the entire room feels calm, clean and luxurious, and the fragrance stays with you as part of the experience.

Your phone bill may still be sitting on the counter, but your house smells like you have a suite, a robe and a very generous late checkout.

FRAGRANCE SNAPSHOT

Fragrance family: Clean Hotel Spa

Scent throw: Room Filling

Scent personality: Airy, calm, familiar and quietly luxurious

Best rooms: Bedroom, living room, bathroom or entryway

Mood: A fresh robe, a Heavenly Bed and absolutely no intention of checking out on time

FRAGRANCE NOTES

Top: Aloe Vera, Ginger, White Tea

Middle: Amber, Cedarwood, Vanilla

Base: Lily, Musk, Sandalwood

YOU’LL LOVE IT IF

• The scent of a beautiful hotel is part of the vacation for you

• You want clean fragrance without a laundry detergent smell

• You love white tea, soft woods and subtle warmth

• You prefer a candle that fills the room without announcing itself

• Your idea of luxury includes robes, room service and a bed you never want to leave

No reservation required. Late checkout strongly encouraged.

Inspired by the olfactory experience of The Westin’s signature White Tea fragrance. Butcher & the Bride is not affiliated with or endorsed by Westin Hotels & Resorts or Marriott International.