7 Iconic Hotel Scents For Your Bath Bomb DIY Crafting

Immerse yourself in the fizzy luxury of bath bombs, where DIY crafting meets opulent hotel-inspired relaxation! Inspired by a 1989 innovation, these effervescent orbs transform baths with vibrant scents and soothing ingredients.

In following, we unveil seven iconic hotel-inspired fragrances—think the Baccarat Hotel's exquisite Love Affair or Capri’s volcanic breeze—perfect for crafting your own spa-worthy bath bombs. Discover how to blend these luxurious scents with simple ingredients for a personalized, indulgent escape.

Ready to elevate your bath game? Dive in!

What Exactly is Bath Bombing?

Many years ago, there was a television commercial for Alka Seltzer that featured a couple returning home complaining of indigestion and moaning; ‘I can’t believe I ate the whole thing’.

The fizz tablet when dissolved in a water glass was the inspiration for an English woman named Constantine to develop a new bath product in 1989 that was known as the Aqua Sizzler, which was the precursor to bath bombs. 

They became popular for their uniquely fizzy, sweet-smelling and colorful bath adventure.

Bath bombs are sheer indulgence, and when compared to other luxury bath care products are a bit more affordable.

Many are infused with natural and organic fragrances that promote relaxation, tranquility and relief from stress.

Their presence is engaging, vibrant and enchanting.

Their ease of use is inspiring to both novice and experienced crafters, who are driven by the quick and effective way a simple bath can transform into a day of pampering at a spa.

Bath bombs also make wonderful holiday gifts for friends and family.

The Science Behind Bath Bombs

Carbon dioxide gas is released during neutralization, which is a chemical reaction that occurs when an equal quantity of acid and a base come in contact with each other.

This is what causes the subsequent bath bomb fizz in the water. It forms bubbles of carbon dioxide in the soap when hydrogen elements from citric acid come in contact with sodium bicarbonate, aka baking soda.

When crafting your own bath bombs, you will need to spend time exploring how the ratio of ingredients affects the degree of fizz when it comes in contact with water.

What Are The Benefits of Bath Bombs

Bath bombs are more than just a fizz in the tub. They often contain soft and soothing elements such as Epsom salt, which penetrates deep below the skin or sea salt, which aids in relieving muscle pain and softening skin. 

Moisturizing oils, such as jojoba or coconut oil are often included and they too leave skin feeling refreshed and satiny smooth.

Bath bombs are mood creators and help to create a specific ambiance in your own private tub.

There can be one for every occasion, color and sentiment, should you so desire, and their customization is a big factor in their undying appeal.

Why Fragrance The Key ingredient In Bath Bombs

At the risk of explaining the obvious, bath bombs would be dead in the water without fragrance despite the momentary fizz they do create.

It is the chosen scent that enhances the quintessence of the bath because it evokes specific moods and emotions.

Diverse scents spark different feelings and influence mindsets such as relaxation or invigoration, adding dimensions of enjoyment and tranquility.

Fragrances also create a cloud of indulgence and pampering that all of us need every once in a while.

Ultimately, fragrance means customization of the bathing experience appealing to the king and queen that lies deep within the hearts of all of us sometimes.

Its just a matter of degree and balance with all the other taxing aspects of our lives.

Types of Fragrances And Ingredients

Bath bombs are versatile and can blend with both essential oils, which offer natural and therapeutic scents and fragrance oils, and fragrance oils which imitate natural elements.

Most home-made recipes also include cornstarch, which serves as a dry filler that blends into the baking soda and citric acid . 

Crafters must explore how the amount of cornstarch affects the degree of fizz. Trial and error and patience will keep you from losing your path.

How To Make Bath Bombs

Making your own bath bombs is easy by most standards because only a few basic ingredients are required for their creation.

These include: one cup of baking soda; one-half cup citric acid and one-half cup corn starch.

For soothing muscle pain, add 1 cup of epsom salts; for smooth skin, add two teaspoons of selected essential oil; two tablespoons emollient oil (coconut, jojoba or sweet almond oil); a few drops of food coloring and round metal molds and/ or novelty-shaped molds.

You are limited only by the confines of your imagination when it comes to adding decorative accents which can include: orange peels; rose petals or other flora. You will also need a whisk and two mixing bowls.

In essence, bath bombs are pressurized salts that are carefully blended with essential oils, colourants, and fragrance oils.

They automatically dissolve upon contact with water. It takes about four hours for them to fully harden.

They have a shelf life of about six months, and if not used will turn into another type of bomb that fails to detonate.

Crafting Bath Bombs With Hotel Luxury Scents

Experiment with hotel scents to find the one that gives you the most pleasure. You must first decide on the specific experience you seek and then make your selection.

If you want calm and tranquil, lavender is a great start and if you prefer fresh and energizing vibes, citrus can take you there.

Bear in mind that the idea here is to evoke luxurious sensations and an opulent atmosphere in your very own bathtub.

This requires the use of expensive ingredients that are universally appealing and scream with fragrant splendor.

As mentioned earlier, citric acid and baking soda are vital to bath bombs because their chemical interaction is what causes the exciting fizz to appear. 

The following hotel scents make great bath bombs.

The Hyatt Zen

Fresh and clean, this soothing scent streams with a head note of piney, cool eucalyptus.

This facet soon seamlessly drifts into an aromatic heart of mellow, green and woody lavender and sweet/salty anise.

A dry down of warm, lush vanilla and creamy, sugary tonka bean complete this wonderfully calming and serene atmosphere.

The Baccarat Hotel's Love Affair Blend

Infuse your bath bombs and DIY crafts with a luxurious hotel-inspired fragrance.

This scent begins with warm sandalwood and cedar, blending into a heart of jasmine, musk, and ambergris, accented by floral iris, orchid, and zesty bergamot.

Ideal for bath bombs, it elevates your creations with a sophisticated, spa-like aroma perfect for any crafting project.

The Hilton Hotel's Signature  Blend

Craft a captivating bath bomb with this enchanting fragrance oil, perfect for DIY enthusiasts.

Inspired by the luxurious Hilton Hotel scent, it opens with a refreshing blend of crisp white tea, zesty ginger, aromatic thyme, and bright lemon.

Delicate jasmine, ripe fig, and velvety red rose intertwine with herbal notes, grounded by warm cedarwood and a sultry musk finish.

This unique aroma elevates your handmade creations, offering a spa-like experience that’s ideal for personalized bath bombs.

The Bellagio Spa Hotel Scent

Transform your bath bombs and DIY crafts with a captivating fragrance inspired by The Bellagio Spa Hotel.

This exquisite scent opens with vibrant green leafy stems and sweet honeysuckle, layered with the earthy charm of hyacinth, lush red rose, and heady jasmine.

A sultry finish of white musk adds depth, making it a perfect choice for infusing bath bombs with a luxurious, spa-inspired aroma.

Its versatile, floral elegance enhances any crafting project, from soaps to candles, creating an indulgent sensory escape.

Capri Brezza - A Volcano-Inspired Blend

A recreation of the iconic volcano-blue blend, the head notes of this splendid fragrance flow with citrus facets of sweet orange rind, exotic, sugary pineapple and energizing grapefruit.

A vibrant, aromatic heart marked by iris-nuanced raspberry, lush vanilla and plum-tinged, gingery mango soon takes hold and eventually drifts into a dry down of erotic, sensual musk and woody, velvety, sandalwood.

The Edition's Signature Hotel Scent

This 5-star hotel scent opens with a burst of fresh lemon, complex bergamot and sweet, succulent black fig.

These facets soon fade seamlessly into a floral heart bouquet of honeyed, minty freesia, velvety red rose and potent, dazzling peony.

An aromatic dry down of dark, honeyed amber, sensual musk and powdery, light blonde woods completes this intriguing fragrance. 

The Fairmont Hotel

The top notes of this delightful fragrance stream with facets of fiery, woody caraway and lavender-nuanced fresh breeze.

A floral bouquet heart soon takes hold featuring haunting jasmine, honeyed fig, dreamy, musky red rose, earthy, resinous frankincense and smoky balsamic guaiac wood.

Erotic musk, fruity, vanilla-tinged agarwood, sweet caramel and gourmand praline complete this delightful concoction.

Crafters, Take note!

Our fragrance oils are the perfect mediums for all your crafting projects.

They are made with the finest ingredients and always 100% pure.

Work with your inner muse and imagine olfactory splendor in the tub by splash voyaging anywhere your heart chooses to go.

You will end up clean, tranquil ,sweet smelling and well traveled even though you have never left the tranquil sanctity of your very own bathtub.

Check out the vast array of luxury scents available on our website. 

Happy bath bomb to you.