★ SOSA Vaayu · Commercial Pricing & Procurement
What businesses actually want before buying: a clear price, an honest running cost, a demo, and one quotation covering machines, fragrance and every location
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"We compared three commercial scenting suppliers on a quotation. SOSA was clear about what is one-time and what recurs, so there were no surprises later."
SOSA Vaayu · retail group
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"The 400ml tank genuinely lasts weeks on our store hours, so refills are far less frequent than I expected before buying."
SOSA Vaayu · showroom
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"We rolled Vaayu across five sales offices. SOSA quoted the machines and the fragrance supply together so we could budget it properly."
SOSA Vaayu · 5 sales offices
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"What sold me was the running cost being mostly just the fragrance oil - the machine is a one-time buy and it ships with oil included."
SOSA Vaayu · car dealership
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"We asked for a demo and tested the fragrances before committing. Choosing the signature scent first made the whole decision easy."
SOSA Vaayu · experience centre
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"For our 12-location group, SOSA planned machine quantity, placement and monthly fragrance supply on one quotation. That is exactly what a procurement team needs."
SOSA Vaayu · multi-location group
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"We compared three commercial scenting suppliers on a quotation. SOSA was clear about what is one-time and what recurs, so there were no surprises later."
SOSA Vaayu · retail group
★★★★★
"The 400ml tank genuinely lasts weeks on our store hours, so refills are far less frequent than I expected before buying."
SOSA Vaayu · showroom
★★★★★
"We rolled Vaayu across five sales offices. SOSA quoted the machines and the fragrance supply together so we could budget it properly."
SOSA Vaayu · 5 sales offices
★★★★★
"What sold me was the running cost being mostly just the fragrance oil - the machine is a one-time buy and it ships with oil included."
SOSA Vaayu · car dealership
★★★★★
"We asked for a demo and tested the fragrances before committing. Choosing the signature scent first made the whole decision easy."
SOSA Vaayu · experience centre
★★★★★
"For our 12-location group, SOSA planned machine quantity, placement and monthly fragrance supply on one quotation. That is exactly what a procurement team needs."
SOSA Vaayu · multi-location group
✓ One-time machine ₹11,999 (ships with 400ml of SOSA oil - about one full tank) ✓ 400ml tank lasts up to ~75 days depending on intensity & hours - refills are the main recurring cost ✓ Bulk, multi-location & monthly fragrance supply quoted transparently · made in India
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Does a higher intensity setting cost more to run? Yes, in fragrance terms. A higher setting uses more oil per hour, so a 400ml tank lasts fewer days and you refill more often. The most reliable way to control monthly fragrance cost is to run the lowest intensity that scents your space well, rather than defaulting to maximum.
What intensity should a business use? The lowest setting that scents the space evenly and pleasantly. Over-scenting is both wasteful and less pleasant for staff and customers. A moderate setting, placed well and timed to open hours, usually does the job and keeps a 400ml tank toward the top of its up-to-75-day range.
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Facts verified August 2026 (SOSA Vaayu product page): The Vaayu is a waterless cold-air diffuser priced at ₹11,999 (one-time), and each machine ships with four SOSA Hotel Collection fragrance oils of 100ml each (400ml total, about one full tank). It atomises alcohol-free, water-free fragrance oil into a dry nano-mist covering up to 1000m3 (about 2000 to 3000 sq ft), has a 400ml refillable tank that lasts up to about 75 days depending on the intensity setting and daily run hours, offers 1h/4h/8h/24h timers and Bluetooth app control, and runs under 38dB. The main recurring cost is fragrance oil; electricity is minimal on a low-power cold-air atomiser. SOSA does NOT publish a fixed monthly running-cost figure because it depends on intensity, hours, space and refill size chosen - the exact monthly cost, refill cadence, refill sizes and prices, bulk machine pricing, lead times and any multi-location fragrance-supply plan are confirmed on a quotation, and there is no compulsory subscription or lock-in. Larger spaces use the Angaan (₹25,999, ~8,000-10,000 sq ft) or Meenar (₹38,500, ~12,000-18,000 sq ft). A signature scent enhances a premium space and works alongside good service; SOSA makes no claim that scent alone increases sales, conversions or footfall. Hotel-inspired scents are SOSA's own original interpretations; SOSA is independent and not affiliated with any hotel. Prices and availability are subject to change - see the live product pages.
Of all the things that move your fragrance bill, intensity is the biggest - it is the difference between a 400 ml tank sipping toward 75 days and pouring through in far less, and it is entirely in your control.
Quick answers — read this first
How does scent intensity affect fragrance consumption? Intensity is the single biggest driver of how fast a machine uses fragrance. A higher intensity pushes out more nano-mist per hour, so it works through the tank faster and refills come sooner; a moderate setting sips and stretches tank life. For the SOSA Vaayu, this is exactly why a 400ml tank has a range - up to about 75 days - rather than a fixed life. The exact consumption at your chosen intensity is confirmed on a quotation.Does a higher intensity setting cost more to run? Yes, in fragrance terms. A higher setting uses more oil per hour, so a 400ml tank lasts fewer days and you refill more often. The most reliable way to control monthly fragrance cost is to run the lowest intensity that scents your space well, rather than defaulting to maximum.
What intensity should a business use? The lowest setting that scents the space evenly and pleasantly. Over-scenting is both wasteful and less pleasant for staff and customers. A moderate setting, placed well and timed to open hours, usually does the job and keeps a 400ml tank toward the top of its up-to-75-day range.
The short answer
Short answer: intensity is the biggest dial on fragrance consumption - a higher setting uses more oil per hour and shortens a 400ml tank's up-to-75-day life, while a moderate setting sips and stretches it; running the lowest intensity that scents the space well is the simplest way to control cost, confirmed on a quotation.
The numbers we can state: SOSA Vaayu ₹11,999 one-time (ships with 400ml oil, about one full tank); covers up to 1000m3 (about 2000-3000 sq ft); a 400ml tank lasts up to ~75 days depending on intensity and hours. Larger floors: Angaan ₹25,999, Meenar ₹38,500.
On a quotation: exact monthly running cost, refill sizes/prices, bulk machine pricing and multi-location fragrance supply - real numbers for your space, hours and scale.
In this guide
Commercial scenting has a simple cost shape: a one-time machine, then fragrance oil as the main recurring cost, plus minimal electricity. The SOSA Vaayu is ₹11,999 and ships with 400ml of oil (about one full tank); a 400ml fill lasts up to about 75 days depending on the intensity setting and how many hours a day it runs, so refills are occasional rather than constant. Exact monthly fragrance cost, bulk machine pricing and multi-location supply depend on your settings and scale, and are confirmed on a quotation.
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Straight answer
How much does scent intensity change fragrance consumption?
Intensity is the biggest lever you have on running cost, and it is worth understanding well. A higher intensity setting on the SOSA Vaayu pushes out more nano-mist per hour, so it works through the tank faster and refills come sooner. A moderate setting sips, and stretches tank life. This is precisely why a 400ml tank lasts up to about 75 days rather than a fixed number - the range exists because intensity (and hours) move it. At a moderate store-hours setting a tank sits toward the top of that range; at full intensity all day it lasts less. I will not put a percentage on the difference, because it depends on your space and settings, but the direction is clear and the control is yours. The most reliable way to manage monthly fragrance cost is to run the lowest intensity that scents your space well. The exact consumption at your chosen intensity is confirmed on a quotation.
Intensity is the biggest dial on consumption - higher uses more oil per hour and shortens a 400ml tank's up-to-75-day life; run the lowest setting that scents the space well to control cost.
The honest headline: the SOSA Vaayu is ₹11,999 as a one-time machine, and it ships with 400ml of oil (about one full tank), so your first fill is included. After that the main recurring cost is fragrance oil - a 400ml tank lasts up to about 75 days depending on intensity and hours - plus minimal electricity. For exact monthly figures, bulk pricing or a multi-location plan, a quotation gives you real numbers.
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How the intensity setting drives consumption
Intensity works on your fragrance bill in three connected ways, and seeing them makes it obvious why it is the setting to get right first.
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Output per hour
Higher intensity, more mist
A higher intensity pushes out more nano-mist every hour the machine runs. More output means more fragrance oil used per hour, which is the direct mechanism by which intensity drives consumption up or down.
Tip: higher intensity means more fragrance used every hour the machine runs.
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Tank life
It sets where you land in the range
Because output per hour changes with intensity, so does tank life. A moderate setting puts a 400ml tank toward the 75-day top of its range; a high setting pulls it toward the bottom. Intensity is why the figure is a range at all.
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The right level
Lowest that scents well
Over-scenting wastes oil and is less pleasant for people in the space. The right level is the lowest intensity that scents evenly, which both controls cost and gives a cleaner experience. Placement and the timer help a moderate setting do the job.
Tip: the lowest intensity that scents the space well is usually the right one for both cost and comfort.
The SOSA principle
Intensity is the one setting I ask businesses to get right before anything else, because it moves both the fragrance bill and the guest experience - and a moderate, well-placed setting almost always wins on both.
More is not better; the lowest intensity that scents evenly is the sweet spot.
Why intensity is the biggest cost dial
Here is how intensity maps to consumption, so you can set it deliberately rather than defaulting to maximum.
The SOSA scent edit
Intensity versus fragrance consumption
| Scent | Why it suits the mood |
|---|---|
| Moderate intensity | Sips through the tank - a 400ml fill sits toward the top of its up-to-75-day range, so refills are less frequent and the experience is pleasant. |
| High intensity | Uses more oil per hour - the tank empties sooner and refills come forward; useful for large or busy spaces but costs more in fragrance. |
| Right level for you | The lowest setting that scents the space evenly - best for both cost and comfort; the ideal setting for your space is confirmed on a quotation. |
The practical move is to start at a moderate intensity, place the machine where air already moves, and only raise it if the space genuinely needs more - most do not. The included 400ml lets you test this and find your setting before buying any refill. If you want the ideal intensity and refill cadence planned for your space, a quotation works it out with you. For a very large floor, the Angaan (₹25,999) or Meenar (₹38,500) scent the volume evenly without a smaller machine being forced to full intensity.
Clear numbers, no surprises
SOSA Vaayu ₹11,999 one-time (ships with 400ml oil); a 400ml tank lasts up to ~75 days. Get exact running cost, bulk pricing and multi-location supply on one quotation.
If you only change one thing to control your fragrance bill, change the intensity - a moderate, well-placed setting scents beautifully and can be the difference between refilling every couple of months and refilling far more often.
— Sonal Sahani, SOSA
The SOSA Vaayu cost structure
Whichever way you buy, the shape is the same: a one-time machine, then mostly fragrance oil, plus minimal electricity. The Vaayu is made in India, ships with 400ml of oil, and covers up to 1000m3 (about 2000-3000 sq ft); very large or multi-floor spaces use the Angaan or Meenar. Exact running cost and any bulk or multi-location plan are confirmed on a quotation. Here is the full structure.
The SOSA Vaayu cost structure
A one-time machine, then mostly fragrance - here is exactly what is one-time and what recurs
| Cost | What | Detail | From |
|---|---|---|---|
 One-time: the machine
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SOSA Vaayu ₹11,999 | The cold-air diffuser, bought once - and it ships with 400ml of SOSA oil (about one full tank) | ₹11,999 |
 Recurring: fragrance oil
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SOSA cold-air oil | The main recurring cost - a 400ml tank lasts up to ~75 days depending on intensity and hours; exact refill size and price on a quotation | on a quote |
|
Recurring: electricity
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Minimal | A low-power cold-air atomiser - electricity is a small part of the running cost | minimal |
 Bigger spaces
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Angaan / Meenar | For a very large or multi-floor floor beyond one Vaayu (Angaan ~8,000-10,000 sq ft, Meenar 12,000-18,000 sq ft) | ₹25,999+ |
 Bulk & multi-location
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On a quotation | Machine quantity, placement and monthly fragrance supply across several locations, planned and priced together | on a quote |
How to read this: the biggest number is a one-time machine (₹11,999), and it ships with 400ml of oil, so your first tank is included. After that the main recurring cost is fragrance oil, and because a 400ml fill lasts up to about 75 days (depending on the intensity setting and daily hours), refills are occasional. We do not publish a fixed monthly rupee figure because it genuinely depends on your intensity, hours, space and the refill size you choose - so the exact running cost, bulk machine pricing, refill cadence and any multi-location supply are confirmed on a quotation. There is no compulsory subscription or lock-in beyond buying the fragrance you use.
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A note from Sonal
When a business asks me what commercial scenting really costs, I give them the honest shape of it rather than a headline number. There is a one-time machine - the Vaayu is ₹11,999 and it ships with 400ml of our oil, so the first tank is included. After that, the main recurring cost is simply the fragrance oil you use, and electricity is minimal.
The reason I will not quote a fixed monthly figure blindly is that it honestly depends on how you run it. A 400ml tank lasts up to about 75 days depending on the intensity you choose and how many hours a day it runs - a store on daytime hours at a moderate setting sips through it slowly, a high-intensity all-day setting uses more. That is exactly why we put it on a quotation: we look at your space, your hours and your locations, and the numbers are real rather than a guess.
For bulk orders and multi-location groups, we plan the machine quantity, placement and monthly fragrance supply together, so procurement can budget it properly with no surprises. Everything is made in India, and I would always rather you trial the fragrance first and buy what fits than sign up to something you have not smelled.
Frequently asked questions
How does scent intensity affect fragrance consumption?
Intensity is the biggest driver. A higher setting pushes out more nano-mist per hour, using oil faster and shortening a 400ml tank's up-to-75-day life; a moderate setting sips and stretches it. Running the lowest intensity that scents the space well is the simplest way to control cost. Exact consumption at your setting is confirmed on a quotation.
Does a higher intensity cost more to run?
Yes, in fragrance. A higher setting uses more oil per hour, so a tank lasts fewer days and refills come sooner. Electricity stays minimal either way; the difference shows up in how often you refill.
What intensity should I set for my business?
The lowest that scents the space evenly and pleasantly. Over-scenting wastes oil and is less pleasant for staff and customers. A moderate setting, placed well and timed to open hours, usually does the job and keeps a tank near the top of its range.
Why is a 400 ml tank's life a range and not fixed?
Because intensity and hours move it. A moderate setting on store hours pushes a tank toward 75 days; full intensity all day brings it in. The range exists precisely because you control these dials.
Can I test intensity before buying refills?
Yes. The Vaayu ships with 400ml of oil, so you can trial different intensity settings, find the lowest one that scents your space well, and see how it affects tank life before committing to a refill rhythm.
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SOSA Vaayu ₹11,999 one-time (ships with 400ml oil to find your setting); moderate intensity keeps a 400ml tank toward its up-to-75-day best. Ideal setting and refill cadence on one quotation. Made in India.
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About this guide: Written by Sonal Sahani, ISIPCA Versailles-trained founder and perfumer at SOSA Home & Body. Figures below reflect the SOSA Vaayu and range; commercial scenting cost structure applies to any brand.Facts verified August 2026 (SOSA Vaayu product page): The Vaayu is a waterless cold-air diffuser priced at ₹11,999 (one-time), and each machine ships with four SOSA Hotel Collection fragrance oils of 100ml each (400ml total, about one full tank). It atomises alcohol-free, water-free fragrance oil into a dry nano-mist covering up to 1000m3 (about 2000 to 3000 sq ft), has a 400ml refillable tank that lasts up to about 75 days depending on the intensity setting and daily run hours, offers 1h/4h/8h/24h timers and Bluetooth app control, and runs under 38dB. The main recurring cost is fragrance oil; electricity is minimal on a low-power cold-air atomiser. SOSA does NOT publish a fixed monthly running-cost figure because it depends on intensity, hours, space and refill size chosen - the exact monthly cost, refill cadence, refill sizes and prices, bulk machine pricing, lead times and any multi-location fragrance-supply plan are confirmed on a quotation, and there is no compulsory subscription or lock-in. Larger spaces use the Angaan (₹25,999, ~8,000-10,000 sq ft) or Meenar (₹38,500, ~12,000-18,000 sq ft). A signature scent enhances a premium space and works alongside good service; SOSA makes no claim that scent alone increases sales, conversions or footfall. Hotel-inspired scents are SOSA's own original interpretations; SOSA is independent and not affiliated with any hotel. Prices and availability are subject to change - see the live product pages.