How to Watch Elf with Pura’s Holiday Scents for a Total Movie Experience

Everyone loves the holiday classic Elf. This year, why not elevate your viewing with a scent experience that brings you right into the movie? With Pura’s holiday fragrance collection, you can follow along with Buddy’s journey using different scents for key scenes, making Elf even more magical.

To fully enjoy this immersive Elf experience, insert two holiday fragrances into your Pura diffuser. Begin with Winter Frost and Frasier Fir for the North Pole and New York City scenes. As each scent’s time wraps up, pause the movie briefly to swap in the next fragrance from the list, keeping the experience seamless.

Scene-by-Scene Fragrance Guide for Elf

1. Start the Movie with the Fresh Scent of Winter Frost

• Scene: The North Pole
• Time: Beginning of the movie
• Scent: Winter Frost by Archipelago

Begin your movie experience with Winter Frost, a wintery, crisp scent that will transport you to the snowy North Pole, just like Buddy’s world. This fragrance sets the tone perfectly as we’re introduced to the elf lifestyle and Santa’s workshop.

2. Switch to Frasier Fir as Buddy Enters New York City

• Scene: Buddy lands in New York City
• Time: Around 15 minutes in
• Scent: Fraser Fir by Thymes

As Buddy leaves the North Pole and steps into the city for the first time, bring in the festive yet natural aroma of Frasier Fir. This scent gives a nod to the Christmas trees lining New York’s streets and matches the bustling holiday atmosphere Buddy encounters.

3. Insert Snow No. 85 for Buddy’s Candy Spree

• Scene: Buddy discovers the four main food groups for elves
• Time: Around 23 minutes in
• Scent: Snow No. 85 by Simpatico

When Buddy finds his favorite food groups—candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup—switch to Snow No. 85. This sweet and pepperminty scent captures Buddy’s love for all things sugary and feels like a candy cane explosion. Perfect for this fun, playful part of the movie!

4. Warm Things Up with Simmered Cider for the Department Store Scene

• Scene: Gimbels department store
• Time: Around 35 minutes in
• Scent: Simmered Cider by Thymes

As Buddy decorates Gimbels for Santa’s arrival, set the scene with Simmered Cider. The warm, spiced notes add a cozy holiday feel, just like the store filled with decorations. This fragrance will make you feel like you’re right there with Buddy, getting ready for Santa.

5. Transition to Cranberry Fizz During the Ice Skating Scene

• Scene: Buddy and Jovie’s date at Rockefeller Center
• Time: Around 50 minutes in
• Scent: Cranberry Fizz by Pura

For Buddy and Jovie’s heartwarming date scene, switch to Cranberry Fizz. This scent’s fruity and effervescent notes add a cheerful vibe, perfect for the holiday romance that’s starting to blossom between Buddy and Jovie.

6. Bring in Balsam & Cedar as Buddy Embraces Christmas Spirit

• Scene: Singing in Central Park to power Santa’s sleigh
• Time: Around 1 hour, 20 minutes in
• Scent: Balsam & Cedar by ILLUME

As Buddy, his family, and strangers in Central Park gather to spread Christmas cheer, switch to Balsam & Cedar. The earthy, festive notes of this fragrance are ideal for creating a heartfelt holiday spirit, right as everyone’s belief in Santa powers his sleigh.

7. End the Movie with a Cozy Scent—Asian Woods

• Scene: Closing scene, Buddy and Jovie with their baby
• Time: Final scene
• Scent: Asian Woods by Pura

Finish the movie with Amber Woods, a warm and comforting fragrance that wraps up the cozy feeling of Buddy’s story. This scent is perfect for that final heartwarming scene with Buddy, Jovie, and their new family.

Quick Tips for Using Pura Fragrances with Elf

• Plan your scents ahead: Use the Pura app to time your fragrance switches so they match the scenes in the movie.
• Keep fragrance intensity low: Set each fragrance to a moderate intensity for a smooth transition.
• Enjoy the full immersive experience: With each scene change, let the new scent take you further into Buddy’s world.

This holiday season, bring a little extra magic to your Elf viewing with Pura’s holiday collection. Each fragrance helps you step into the movie and enjoy Buddy’s journey to spread Christmas cheer!