Retail Boutique Scenting
Retail scenting is documented to increase customer dwell time by 15–30% and basket size by 5–10% when done correctly. Autivora enters this category at an SMB-friendly price point with consumer-clean ingredients — no commercial PVC carriers, no synthetic musks.
Recommended Scents
Placement & Intensity
Recommended Intensity
1
2
3
4
5
Coverage
200–800 sqft
Considerations
- Match scent to brand — apparel boutiques: light woods; fine goods: leather/amber
- Avoid food-adjacent scents in non-food retail (confuses purchase intent)
- Run during open hours only; high-intensity overnight wastes oil
Common Questions
What scent type is best for a clothing boutique?
Subtle wood + amber profiles. Examples: Savage (warm woody) works for menswear; Vanilla Macadamia (soft sweet) works for womenswear/loungewear.
Will customers complain about the scent?
At intensity 2–3 in standard retail volume, complaint rates are <0.5% in published case studies. Higher intensity drives complaints quickly.
Does scenting actually move the needle on sales?
Documented effects are modest but real (5–10% AOV increase in published retail studies). Not a sales miracle — a margin lever.