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Best home fragrance – 13 impressive scents by season and room

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We've been busy testing the best home fragrances – from reed diffusers to candles – so that you can buy online with peace of mind. We consider the aroma of your home to be just as important as the look of your interiors and with plenty of fragrances to choose from out there, finding the exact one to suit your taste is no easy task. We've found everything from the best home fragrance for fall, to the top floral home fragrance and even an oriental home fragrance. You can pick something to suit the season – and your interior style. It's the small changes that make a big difference at home, and a candle or reed diffuser is a relatively affordable buy that won't break the bank to spruce your interiors.

There are hundreds if not thousands of options on the market, and with new scents and collections being released all of the time, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. With this in mind, our Deputy Ecommerce Editor has personally tried and tested every one of these home fragrances inside her 2-bed apartment. The home fragrances that made it to this list have been her favorite so far. Below, you'll find everything from the best reed diffuser to our favorite candle. We've listed these home fragrances by scent, season, and room. Use the links on your left to jump through this page.

13 of the best home fragrances for 2022

Types of home fragrance in this guide

Candles
Using one of the best candles makes a great way to scent your home, offering a time-release explosion of fragrance (for lack of better terms). Be sure to consider the wax of your candle, with soy being the best and most clean option in our opinion, and also consider the candle's size in comparison to your room size, and how many hours it can burn for. Another thing to think about is the safety of lighting a candle at home. If you have small children or wandering pets, then you might be best off to opt for a different type of home fragrance, unless you can place a candle well out of their reach to prevent it getting knocked over and wax spilling.

Reed diffusers
Another popular home fragrance type is reed diffusers, and they are sensational if you want more control over how strong the scent will be or have concerns about the safety of burning candles. Keep in mind that you'll need to flip the sticks to change which end is in the oil every couple of weeks (some reed diffusers require this every other day) for a fragrance boost. Again, even though reed diffusers aren't necessarily dangerous, you will still want to place them out of the way of children or pets to avoid spillages on your furniture.

The best oriental home fragrance

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1. Rituals The Ritual of Sakura Fragrance Sticks

Specifications

Life: 3-4 months

Size: 250ml

Notes: Rice milk and cherry blossom

Refill available?: Yes

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The powerful oriental scent of Rituals' The Ritual of Sakura fragrance is one to turn heads – and surprise noses. If you are searching for a strong reed diffuser, perhaps for a bathroom for disguising odors, or for a hallway for flooding fragrance into several rooms, then this is it. It's small in size yet mighty powerful, and I tested it in my spare bedroom, hallway, and living room, and each time I was more impressed by it than the last. It really is powerful but in a good way, and I can definitely see myself repurchasing it again and again, especially since it seems to last a while.

Scent
With nods to the oriental fragrance family thanks to notes of rice milk, cherry blossom, it's a mix of creamy and sweet. You won't really need to flip the reeds with this diffuser, but you can do it when you want a boost or feel like you can no longer smell it (this should take a while!).

Packaging
One thing we will complain about is the packaging. Although it's lovely and boasts a white ribbed design with black reeds, it is very easy to knock over. This is due to its tall shape, so we would suggest placing it way out of the way of small arms, tails and more. A benefit, though, is that you can buy refill bottles for this diffuser so that you can use the same vessel over and over again.

The best fresh home fragrance

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2. Neom Happiness Reed Diffuser

Specifications

Life: Up to 10 weeks

Size: 3.38oz

Notes: Neroli, Mimosa, Lemon

Refill available?: Yes

Opt for a Neom reed diffuser, specifically their Happiness scent, for use at home during the summertime. This citrus-based fragrance offers a welcomed boost to any room, while it's particularly fitting for kitchens, for busy living rooms for a refresh and it's perfect for an entryway to flood a subtle scent throughout your rooms. I tested this reed diffuser in my bedroom and in my living room, and I think it's the perfect refreshing blend for spring and summer, and it would also work well in an entryway.

Scent
This uplifting scent is fragranced using neroli, mimosa and lemon essential oils, plus it's 100 percent natural for peace of mind. It's completely cruelty-free and also made without the use of sulfates, phthalates, parabens, petrochemicals, mineral oil, silicone and talc.

Packaging
Housed inside a glass vessel with an elegant metal collar, this reed diffuser looks as elegant as it smells, with classic Neom labelling. Included comes six reeds and it's packaged inside a Neom box, ensuring it's ready to gift if need be.

The best herbal home fragrance

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3. The White Company Geranium Leaf Candle

Specifications

Burn Time: 28hrs

Size: 4.9oz

Notes: Geranium, Peppermint, Sicilian Orange

Wax: Mineral

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Searching for a fresh home fragrance? This Geranium Leaf candle should be in your home – it's uplighting and anything but subtle. A unique blend of citrus with herbs and fruits, it's also powerful enough to rid your home of any smells. Place it in a kitchen or bathroom, or even hallway for the best results. I loved lighting this candle after cleaning, to flood a fresh fragrance through my home. It's definitely kitchen and bathroom friendly, but don't hide its gorgeous ceramic vessel away. Be aware that this candle can be overpowering if lit in a smaller room, though.

Scent
With immediate notes of geranium, hence the name, as well as peppermint and Sicilian orange, there are also very subtle notes of lavender in this candle. A unique herbal aroma that should be a happy fit for most people, just be aware that it's only available to buy at certain times of the year. Stock up whilst you can!

Packaging
Poured inside a ceramic vessel that arrives complete with a lid, we think this candle looks as great as it smells. It also arrives inside a box, in case you want to give it as a gift to someone special. The same goes for all The White Company candles – they are filled in the UK using high-quality wax.

The best floral home fragrance

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4. Noble Isle Rhubarb Rhubarb! Fine Fragrance Reed Diffuser

Specifications

Life: 16-20 weeks

Size: 100ml

Notes: Rhubarb, Juniper Berry, Rosemary

Refills available?: No

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If it's a sweet fragrance that you are searching for, then we can recommend the awesome Noble Isle Rhubarb Rhubarb diffuser. Not only is it housed in an elegant black glass vessel, but this diffuser is powerfully fragranced to impress. I use this reed diffuser in my entryway, to flood its gorgeous floral yet slightly sweet fragrance throughout my home, and to make a good impression on guests in the first instance of them stepping foot into my home. A flip of the reeds releases a burst of fragrance, and I would go as far as to say that it's my signature hallway scent. I probably wouldn't try anything else now.

Scent
A balancing aroma of sweet rhubarb, sour juniper berry and fresh muddled rosemary, the sweet smell of this diffuser is never overpowering, yet it always manages to reach each and every corner of a room. We use ours to scent our entryway, and it always impresses guests on their arrival. As well as being sweet, this scent is nice and fresh and perfect for use during spring and summer. Plus, it has lasted us several months and reeds require infrequent flipping. Also, the fragrance is cruelty-free and vegan.

Packaging
Elegantly poured inside a black glass vessel, this reed diffuser comes with five reeds, and it definitely looks smart enough to earn its place on display. It also arrives nestled inside an elegant gift box.  Just bear in mind that you can't buy fragrance refills of this diffuser.

The best warm home fragrance

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5. Noble Isle Whisky and Water Candle

Specifications

Burn Time: 45hrs

Size: 200g

Notes: Whisky, Water

Wax: Mineral

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When we say that Noble Isle's Whisky and Water Candle is spicy, we truly mean it. It's also powerful and can be smelled before it's lit. Use it to fragrance any size room – and to make a statement. I mostly used this candle inside my spare bedroom, when it was a home office. It's quite a serious fragrance and isn't one for everyone, thanks to its super strong scent (you can actually smell it even when unlit). It's quite masculine but great for the warmer months. It burns clean, though you'll want to avoid lighting this candle in window-less rooms as it might become too overpowering.

Scent
Scented with, you guessed it: whisky and water, but also tonka bean and amber for good balance. It also has subtle floral notes to control its power, but otherwise, it's as spicy as they come.

Packaging
Poured inside a matte black glass vessel with a subtle Noble Isle logo on the front, this candle looks as elegant as it smells. It also arrives inside a lovely gift box with a bow on top. It's vegan and also has a 45-hour burn time. It doesn't come with a lid.

The best vanilla home fragrance

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6. Floral Street Vanilla Bloom Reed Diffuser

Specifications

Life: Up to 4 months

Size: 3.4oz

Notes: Plum, Liquid Musks, Spanish Ciste, Cashmere woods, Amber, Vanilla

Refills available?: No

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If you have been searching for a vanilla reed diffuser that isn't too warm — or too overpowering —then this is the one for you. Floral Street's Vanilla Bloom diffuser is the perfect concoction of scents, and it's the perfect addition to your home to brighten a room, and not only because it's housed in a bright yellow vessel to add a pop of color to your interiors at the same time. I tried this reed diffuser everywhere, from my kitchen to my living room and my entryway, and it's pretty versatile. Though it's not as strong as you'd expect from a vanilla fragrance, I liked this about it as sometimes I find vanilla scents to be super overpowering. It's uplifting and slightly warm. 

Scent
This Nordstrom-exclusive is a delicious blend of vanilla, plum, rose, and amber, for a deeper vanilla fragrance that never smells too warm or too powerful. We suggest using this diffuser in an entryway or living room, for an uplifting instantaneous effect. The fragrance itself is paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, dye-free, and pigment-free.

Packaging
This fragrance is poured inside a fun bright yellow glass vessel, complete with a metal collar and five thick reeds. You'll want to flip these reeds every few weeks. It arrives inside a gorgeous floral box to impress, too. Unfortunately, you can't buy refills to top up your diffuser with fragrance, although this scent does come in more forms than a reed diffuser, but also a candle and more.

The best home fragrance for spring

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7. Soak Sunday Cleo's Paradise Honey & Oat Scented Candle

Specifications

Burn Time: 35hrs

Size: 230g

Notes: Honey, Oats

Wax: N/A

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This exquisite blend from Soak Sunday will be sure to impress this spring – in both looks and design. A fitting blend of honey and oat, it's the perfect signature candle for the start of the warmer weather season. Plus, it's light enough to enjoy inside any room of your home, though we'd recommend confining it to your bedroom, entryway, or living room. I preferred lighting this candle in my bedroom, and it burned clean, though bear in mind you'll want to trim your wicks regularly.

Scent
Unlike any other fragrance combination we've ever smelled, this candle is made using spring flower honey and soothing oatmeal and then balanced with vanilla, honeycomb, and roasted oats. It's light, making it perfect for spring and summer, yet its throwability is impressive. We've had guests comment on the scent of this candle, saying how impressed they are by its aroma.

Packaging
We love the white glass vessel that this candle is poured inside. It's elegant, with a quote reading 'Sink into your soul & emerge eternally glowing' wrapped around its front. The glass vessel itself is thick and sizeable at 230g. Oh, and it has a 35 hour burn time.

The best home fragrance for summer

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8. Skandinavisk Lempi Candle

Specifications

Burn time: 50hrs

Size: 200g

Notes: Peony, Rose, Strawberries & Mosses

Wax: Swedish Rapeseed Wax

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We've said it before and we'll say it again: this Skandinavisk candle is one of our top favorites around. It's the perfect floral candle that never takes over a room, giving off just the right amount of fragrance to reach from one corner of a room to the other. Plus, it burns nice and evenly every time. This candle will always be one of my favorites – in fact I've repurchased it again and again. Every time it burns evenly, and its aroma always manages to fill my living room and impress my guests.

Scent
The Lempi candle is fragranced using all of the best floral scents, including peonies, roses, strawberries, and even mosses for good balance. To remind you of spring and summer blooms, even when you might be stuck inside. We sometimes find floral scents to be a tad overpowering, but this is never the case with this Scandinavisk candle. In fact, it boasts an impressive throw and is quite nice and subtle.

Packaging
Poured into a white glass Scandi-style vessel that's made from 30 percent recyclable materials, this candle even has an FSC-certified wooden lid for keeping dust away. It's made of a Swedish rapeseed wax blend. We think it looks as pretty as it smells.

The best home fragrance for fall

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9. The White Company Fireside Diffuser

Specifications

Life: 3 months

Size: 5.1oz

Notes: Smoked Woods, Birch, Amber

Refills Available?: No

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The White Company's Fireside diffuser is the perfect addition to your home come fall and wintertime. Just place the reeds in the fragrance as soon as the weather starts getting cold. Then, pop it in a living room, bedroom, or entryway and breathe in the powerful yet unique scent that replicates... you guessed it: the smell of a roaring fireplace. It really is extraordinary – and impressively powerful yet never too scented. This is one of, if not the best reed diffuser that I've ever tested at home. Its impressive reach paired with its luxurious woody fragrance had this diffuser turn my bedroom into the most inviting space as the temperatures were getting colder.

Scent
With scent notes of smoked woods, birch and amber, this concoction almost screams fall and winter. It adds a warm and cozy vibe to any room, no matter its size. You'll need to flip the reeds occasionally, but rest assured once you do, this scent will fill the air in your space. You can also place this reed diffuser anywhere inside a room – it doesn't need to be placed in the center of a space! It's definitely not one for spring or summer, just an FYI.

Packaging
Housed inside the classic The White Company glass vessel, this diffuser will look the part on your side whilst scenting your home. It comes with rattan sticks to use accordingly, based on your room size and strength preference. It also comes inside a gorgeous white box, making it ready to gift.

The best home fragrance for Christmas

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10. The White Company Fir Tree Candle

Specifications

Burn time: 18hrs

Size: 75g

Notes: Eucalyptus, Pine & Cedar

Wax: Mineral

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The White Company's Fir Tree candle is, without a doubt, our best pick for wintertime. Why? It smells like your Christmas tree, but better – and 10 times more fresh. I spent the entirety of December and January lighting this candle inside my living room. My dinner guests couldn't stop commenting on its fragrance, and even though my living room is sizeable it always managed to add a festive feel to this space.

Scent
This Christmassy candle has woody yet fresh notes of pine, eucalyptus, and cedarwood. Though wintery, it still manages to give off a slightly ozonic fragrance to leave your rooms smelling fresh. We definitely suggest placing this candle in your living room; otherwise, it works great in a hallway to greet your guests with a festive fragrance.

Packaging
You can buy this candle in several sizes, from 14g tea lights to a whopping 1555g candle. We suggest picking the 585g candle since it has the longest burn time of 114 hours. Though the votive size that we've pictured above is most popular. You can select whether you'd prefer this The White Company candle to come in a glass votive or unhoused and ready to light on a plate.

The best home fragrance for bedrooms

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11. Neom Organics London Real Luxury Scented Candle

Specifications

Burn Time: 20hrs/35hrs/50hrs

Size: 2.65oz/6.52oz/14.81oz

Notes: Lavender, Jasmine, Brazilian Rosewood

Wax: Vegetable

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Aptly named the Real Luxury candle, this Neom offering ticks all our boxes when it comes to finding an appropriate candle for your bedroom. Plus, it comes in a range of sizes, whether you are searching for a single wick candle or a three-wick option. Moreover, it burns super clean, and whilst testing I used it in both my bedroom and my entryway. I preferred burning this candle in my bedroom, before bed to help me unwind.

Scent
This candle gets its aroma from a blend of 24 natural essential oils, meaning that it's kind to light inside the room in which you sleep and breathe all night long. Its main fragrance notes come from lavender, jasmine, and Brazilian rosewood. It's a floral blend overall, but it's also, as its name suggests, relaxing and also slightly warm. Its scent is one you can light pretty much year-round.

Packaging
Hand-poured inside a classic Neom glass vessel, this candle comes in your choice of three sizes, with a maximum burn time of up to 50 hours. This vessel is quite often used once the candle has fully burned, and cleaned out to become a plant pot or makeup brush holder.

The best home fragrance for bathrooms

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12. Yankee Candle 2022 Scent of the Year Inspire

Specifications

Burn Time: 110 - 150hrs

Size: 623g

Notes: Sea Salt, Lime

Wax: Paraffin

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Inspire is Yankee Candle's scent of the year for 2022, and it's safe to say that this citrus fragrance is nice and fresh. We think it's the best fit for freshening up a bathroom, and with its impressive burn time you can leave this candle alight whilst you have guests over, to make an everlasting impression in your bathroom. It has been doing an incredible job at scenting my bathroom so far, though this space is small and windowless, it's never too overpowering and offers the perfect balance of a fresh aroma.

Scent
Inspire is a very fresh and citrus-based scent, and on the first sniff, you can definitely smell the ocean breeze accords as well as a hint of the lime. Undertones include bamboo, ginger, cedar, verbena, driftwood plus more. This fragrance will be sure to add an uplifting effect to your bathroom.

Packaging
Nothing dissimilar to the usual Yankee Candle packaging, Inspire comes in an apothecary jar with a glass dome lid, with a fancy blue pattern for adding some color to your bathroom.

The best home fragrance for kitchens

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13. Mrs. Meyer's Lavender Large Jar Candle

Specifications

Burn Time: 35hrs

Size: 7.2oz

Notes: Lavender

Wax: Soy/Vegetable

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Mrs. Meyer's fans will already know this scent well since it's also available in everything from hand soap to dryer sheets. But we're still not sick of it, and the crisp, fresh, and inviting lavender scent is one of our favorite choices for a powder room or entryway. I tested this lovely candle and used it in mostly my kitchen and bathroom, and its impressive scent is anything but overpowering. I'm not usually a fan of lavender fragrances, but this one is a lovely fresh blend that's also herbal, to imitate a clean home.

Scent
It's light, floral, and clean, reminiscent of a bright spring day in the park. A lovely combination of floral and herbal, this lavender fragrance is slightly warm making it perfect for use in between the seasons. 

Packaging
The Mrs. Meyer's Lavender candle comes in an eco-friendly recycled glass jar that complements casual spaces well. It looks great in a kitchen or bathroom, though we'd probably avoid displaying it in your entryway, bedroom or living room. Perfect for the warmer months, this home fragrance is made from renewable ingredients like soy and vegetable wax that make it a sustainable scent, too.  

How did we test these home fragrances?

Our Deputy Ecommerce Editor, Annie Collyer, has been testing all types of home fragrance from reed diffusers to candles and room sprays, inside her home for the best part of a year now. She has had hands-on experience with each and every one of the products in this guide, and she tests the candles until they are fully burned. The reed diffusers have all been tested until they are near to empty, and she tends to move these fragrances around her home to see which room(s) they work best inside.

Annie lives inside a spacious 2-bedroom apartment, with two pets (a dog and a rabbit), so rest assured she's a great tester for these home fragrances. Whether you are searching for something to mask pet smells or a reed diffuser for a spacious living room, she can help.

What to consider when choosing the best home fragrance?

We've listed a range of specs above, along with each product we recommend. Specifications differ from reed diffusers to candles, but when it comes to both of these home fragrances, we've made sure to list both size and notes. Go for a larger candle or reed diffuser if you are considering this for a big space. Consider each fragrance's notes and think about the scents you usually pick up, or ones you already own (and like) at home.

Otherwise, when it comes to candles we've also been sure to list the burn time of each fragrance. Consider this and compare it to the candle's price. The last specification for candles that we listed is wax. This is mostly down to personal preference, but we have found that soy wax burns cleaner than others – and it does tend to be a better option for breathing in.

When listing reed diffusers, we've been sure to note each one's lifespan. This is an approximate timeframe that your reed diffuser should fragrance your home for. This is also useful to compare with the reed diffuser's price tag to consider whether it's worth it, in your opinion. Moreover, we've made sure to check if each reed diffuser has to be fully replaced once finished, or if refills are available. Refilling your reed diffuser isn't only an eco-friendly option, but it's also more affordable than buying the entire diffuser vessel and fragrance again and again.

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Hi! I'm Annie, and I'm the Head Ecommerce Editor at Real Homes. Along with my team, I'm here to review all of the products you might be considering buying for your home. As someone who lives in a flat with a small amount of storage space to work with, and with two indoor pets to clean up after, I am forever searching for stylish yet functional appliances that won't blemish my decor if I can't fit them in a cupboard. I love decorating my living room for each season, while my other hobbies include drinking a decent cup of coffee, going on park walks with my dog and enjoying an Instagrammable brunch with my husband.

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We've been busy testing the best home fragrances – from reed diffusers to candles – so that you can buy online with peace of mind. We consider the aroma of your home to be just as important as the look of your interiors and with plenty of fragrances to choose from out there, finding the exact one to suit your taste is no easy task. We've found everything from the best home fragrance for fall, to the top floral home fragrance and even an oriental home fragrance. You can pick something to suit the season – and your interior style. It's the small changes that make a big difference at home, and a candle or reed diffuser is a relatively affordable buy that won't break the bank to spruce your interiors.

There are hundreds if not thousands of options on the market, and with new scents and collections being released all of the time, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. With this in mind, our Deputy Ecommerce Editor has personally tried and tested every one of these home fragrances inside her 2-bed apartment. The home fragrances that made it to this list have been her favorite so far. Below, you'll find everything from the best reed diffuser to our favorite candle. We've listed these home fragrances by scent, season, and room. Use the links on your left to jump through this page.

13 of the best home fragrances for 2022

Types of home fragrance in this guide

Candles
Using one of the best candles makes a great way to scent your home, offering a time-release explosion of fragrance (for lack of better terms). Be sure to consider the wax of your candle, with soy being the best and most clean option in our opinion, and also consider the candle's size in comparison to your room size, and how many hours it can burn for. Another thing to think about is the safety of lighting a candle at home. If you have small children or wandering pets, then you might be best off to opt for a different type of home fragrance, unless you can place a candle well out of their reach to prevent it getting knocked over and wax spilling.

Reed diffusers
Another popular home fragrance type is reed diffusers, and they are sensational if you want more control over how strong the scent will be or have concerns about the safety of burning candles. Keep in mind that you'll need to flip the sticks to change which end is in the oil every couple of weeks (some reed diffusers require this every other day) for a fragrance boost. Again, even though reed diffusers aren't necessarily dangerous, you will still want to place them out of the way of children or pets to avoid spillages on your furniture.

The best oriental home fragrance

(Image credit: Rituals)

1. Rituals The Ritual of Sakura Fragrance Sticks

Specifications

Life: 3-4 months

Size: 250ml

Notes: Rice milk and cherry blossom

Refill available?: Yes

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The powerful oriental scent of Rituals' The Ritual of Sakura fragrance is one to turn heads – and surprise noses. If you are searching for a strong reed diffuser, perhaps for a bathroom for disguising odors, or for a hallway for flooding fragrance into several rooms, then this is it. It's small in size yet mighty powerful, and I tested it in my spare bedroom, hallway, and living room, and each time I was more impressed by it than the last. It really is powerful but in a good way, and I can definitely see myself repurchasing it again and again, especially since it seems to last a while.

Scent
With nods to the oriental fragrance family thanks to notes of rice milk, cherry blossom, it's a mix of creamy and sweet. You won't really need to flip the reeds with this diffuser, but you can do it when you want a boost or feel like you can no longer smell it (this should take a while!).

Packaging
One thing we will complain about is the packaging. Although it's lovely and boasts a white ribbed design with black reeds, it is very easy to knock over. This is due to its tall shape, so we would suggest placing it way out of the way of small arms, tails and more. A benefit, though, is that you can buy refill bottles for this diffuser so that you can use the same vessel over and over again.

The best fresh home fragrance

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2. Neom Happiness Reed Diffuser

Specifications

Life: Up to 10 weeks

Size: 3.38oz

Notes: Neroli, Mimosa, Lemon

Refill available?: Yes

Opt for a Neom reed diffuser, specifically their Happiness scent, for use at home during the summertime. This citrus-based fragrance offers a welcomed boost to any room, while it's particularly fitting for kitchens, for busy living rooms for a refresh and it's perfect for an entryway to flood a subtle scent throughout your rooms. I tested this reed diffuser in my bedroom and in my living room, and I think it's the perfect refreshing blend for spring and summer, and it would also work well in an entryway.

Scent
This uplifting scent is fragranced using neroli, mimosa and lemon essential oils, plus it's 100 percent natural for peace of mind. It's completely cruelty-free and also made without the use of sulfates, phthalates, parabens, petrochemicals, mineral oil, silicone and talc.

Packaging
Housed inside a glass vessel with an elegant metal collar, this reed diffuser looks as elegant as it smells, with classic Neom labelling. Included comes six reeds and it's packaged inside a Neom box, ensuring it's ready to gift if need be.

The best herbal home fragrance

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3. The White Company Geranium Leaf Candle

Specifications

Burn Time: 28hrs

Size: 4.9oz

Notes: Geranium, Peppermint, Sicilian Orange

Wax: Mineral

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Searching for a fresh home fragrance? This Geranium Leaf candle should be in your home – it's uplighting and anything but subtle. A unique blend of citrus with herbs and fruits, it's also powerful enough to rid your home of any smells. Place it in a kitchen or bathroom, or even hallway for the best results. I loved lighting this candle after cleaning, to flood a fresh fragrance through my home. It's definitely kitchen and bathroom friendly, but don't hide its gorgeous ceramic vessel away. Be aware that this candle can be overpowering if lit in a smaller room, though.

Scent
With immediate notes of geranium, hence the name, as well as peppermint and Sicilian orange, there are also very subtle notes of lavender in this candle. A unique herbal aroma that should be a happy fit for most people, just be aware that it's only available to buy at certain times of the year. Stock up whilst you can!

Packaging
Poured inside a ceramic vessel that arrives complete with a lid, we think this candle looks as great as it smells. It also arrives inside a box, in case you want to give it as a gift to someone special. The same goes for all The White Company candles – they are filled in the UK using high-quality wax.

The best floral home fragrance

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4.

Noble Isle Rhubarb Rhubarb! Fine Fragrance Reed Diffuser

Specifications

Life: 16-20 weeks

Size: 100ml

Notes: Rhubarb, Juniper Berry, Rosemary

Refills available?: No

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If it's a sweet fragrance that you are searching for, then we can recommend the awesome Noble Isle Rhubarb Rhubarb diffuser. Not only is it housed in an elegant black glass vessel, but this diffuser is powerfully fragranced to impress. I use this reed diffuser in my entryway, to flood its gorgeous floral yet slightly sweet fragrance throughout my home, and to make a good impression on guests in the first instance of them stepping foot into my home. A flip of the reeds releases a burst of fragrance, and I would go as far as to say that it's my signature hallway scent. I probably wouldn't try anything else now.

Scent
A balancing aroma of sweet rhubarb, sour juniper berry and fresh muddled rosemary, the sweet smell of this diffuser is never overpowering, yet it always manages to reach each and every corner of a room. We use ours to scent our entryway, and it always impresses guests on their arrival. As well as being sweet, this scent is nice and fresh and perfect for use during spring and summer. Plus, it has lasted us several months and reeds require infrequent flipping. Also, the fragrance is cruelty-free and vegan.

Packaging
Elegantly poured inside a black glass vessel, this reed diffuser comes with five reeds, and it definitely looks smart enough to earn its place on display. It also arrives nestled inside an elegant gift box.  Just bear in mind that you can't buy fragrance refills of this diffuser.

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5. Noble Isle Whisky and Water Candle

Specifications

Burn Time: 45hrs

Size: 200g

Notes: Whisky, Water

Wax: Mineral

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When we say that Noble Isle's Whisky and Water Candle is spicy, we truly mean it. It's also powerful and can be smelled before it's lit. Use it to fragrance any size room – and to make a statement. I mostly used this candle inside my spare bedroom, when it was a home office. It's quite a serious fragrance and isn't one for everyone, thanks to its super strong scent (you can actually smell it even when unlit). It's quite masculine but great for the warmer months. It burns clean, though you'll want to avoid lighting this candle in window-less rooms as it might become too overpowering.

Scent
Scented with, you guessed it: whisky and water, but also tonka bean and amber for good balance. It also has subtle floral notes to control its power, but otherwise, it's as spicy as they come.

Packaging
Poured inside a matte black glass vessel with a subtle Noble Isle logo on the front, this candle looks as elegant as it smells. It also arrives inside a lovely gift box with a bow on top. It's vegan and also has a 45-hour burn time. It doesn't come with a lid.

The best vanilla home fragrance

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6.

Floral Street Vanilla Bloom Reed Diffuser

Specifications

Life: Up to 4 months

Size: 3.4oz

Notes: Plum, Liquid Musks, Spanish Ciste, Cashmere woods, Amber, Vanilla

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If you have been searching for a vanilla reed diffuser that isn't too warm — or too overpowering —then this is the one for you. Floral Street's Vanilla Bloom diffuser is the perfect concoction of scents, and it's the perfect addition to your home to brighten a room, and not only because it's housed in a bright yellow vessel to add a pop of color to your interiors at the same time. I tried this reed diffuser everywhere, from my kitchen to my living room and my entryway, and it's pretty versatile. Though it's not as strong as you'd expect from a vanilla fragrance, I liked this about it as sometimes I find vanilla scents to be super overpowering. It's uplifting and slightly warm. 

Scent
This Nordstrom-exclusive is a delicious blend of vanilla, plum, rose, and amber, for a deeper vanilla fragrance that never smells too warm or too powerful. We suggest using this diffuser in an entryway or living room, for an uplifting instantaneous effect. The fragrance itself is paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, dye-free, and pigment-free.

Packaging
This fragrance is poured inside a fun bright yellow glass vessel, complete with a metal collar and five thick reeds. You'll want to flip these reeds every few weeks. It arrives inside a gorgeous floral box to impress, too. Unfortunately, you can't buy refills to top up your diffuser with fragrance, although this scent does come in more forms than a reed diffuser, but also a candle and more.

The best home fragrance for spring

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7. Soak Sunday Cleo's Paradise Honey & Oat Scented Candle

Specifications

Burn Time: 35hrs

Size: 230g

Notes: Honey, Oats

Wax: N/A

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This exquisite blend from Soak Sunday will be sure to impress this spring – in both looks and design. A fitting blend of honey and oat, it's the perfect signature candle for the start of the warmer weather season. Plus, it's light enough to enjoy inside any room of your home, though we'd recommend confining it to your bedroom, entryway, or living room. I preferred lighting this candle in my bedroom, and it burned clean, though bear in mind you'll want to trim your wicks regularly.

Scent
Unlike any other fragrance combination we've ever smelled, this candle is made using spring flower honey and soothing oatmeal and then balanced with vanilla, honeycomb, and roasted oats. It's light, making it perfect for spring and summer, yet its throwability is impressive. We've had guests comment on the scent of this candle, saying how impressed they are by its aroma.

Packaging
We love the white glass vessel that this candle is poured inside. It's elegant, with a quote reading 'Sink into your soul & emerge eternally glowing' wrapped around its front. The glass vessel itself is thick and sizeable at 230g. Oh, and it has a 35 hour burn time.

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8. Skandinavisk Lempi Candle

Specifications

Burn time: 50hrs

Size: 200g

Notes: Peony, Rose, Strawberries & Mosses

Wax: Swedish Rapeseed Wax

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We've said it before and we'll say it again: this Skandinavisk candle is one of our top favorites around. It's the perfect floral candle that never takes over a room, giving off just the right amount of fragrance to reach from one corner of a room to the other. Plus, it burns nice and evenly every time. This candle will always be one of my favorites – in fact I've repurchased it again and again. Every time it burns evenly, and its aroma always manages to fill my living room and impress my guests.

Scent
The Lempi candle is fragranced using all of the best floral scents, including peonies, roses, strawberries, and even mosses for good balance. To remind you of spring and summer blooms, even when you might be stuck inside. We sometimes find floral scents to be a tad overpowering, but this is never the case with this Scandinavisk candle. In fact, it boasts an impressive throw and is quite nice and subtle.

Packaging
Poured into a white glass Scandi-style vessel that's made from 30 percent recyclable materials, this candle even has an FSC-certified wooden lid for keeping dust away. It's made of a Swedish rapeseed wax blend. We think it looks as pretty as it smells.

The best home fragrance for fall

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9. The White Company Fireside Diffuser

Specifications

Life: 3 months

Size: 5.1oz

Notes: Smoked Woods, Birch, Amber

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The White Company's Fireside diffuser is the perfect addition to your home come fall and wintertime. Just place the reeds in the fragrance as soon as the weather starts getting cold. Then, pop it in a living room, bedroom, or entryway and breathe in the powerful yet unique scent that replicates... you guessed it: the smell of a roaring fireplace. It really is extraordinary – and impressively powerful yet never too scented. This is one of, if not the best reed diffuser that I've ever tested at home. Its impressive reach paired with its luxurious woody fragrance had this diffuser turn my bedroom into the most inviting space as the temperatures were getting colder.

Scent
With scent notes of smoked woods, birch and amber, this concoction almost screams fall and winter. It adds a warm and cozy vibe to any room, no matter its size. You'll need to flip the reeds occasionally, but rest assured once you do, this scent will fill the air in your space. You can also place this reed diffuser anywhere inside a room – it doesn't need to be placed in the center of a space! It's definitely not one for spring or summer, just an FYI.

Packaging
Housed inside the classic The White Company glass vessel, this diffuser will look the part on your side whilst scenting your home. It comes with rattan sticks to use accordingly, based on your room size and strength preference. It also comes inside a gorgeous white box, making it ready to gift.

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10. The White Company Fir Tree Candle

Specifications

Burn time: 18hrs

Size: 75g

Notes: Eucalyptus, Pine & Cedar

Wax: Mineral

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The White Company's Fir Tree candle is, without a doubt, our best pick for wintertime. Why? It smells like your Christmas tree, but better – and 10 times more fresh. I spent the entirety of December and January lighting this candle inside my living room. My dinner guests couldn't stop commenting on its fragrance, and even though my living room is sizeable it always managed to add a festive feel to this space.

Scent
This Christmassy candle has woody yet fresh notes of pine, eucalyptus, and cedarwood. Though wintery, it still manages to give off a slightly ozonic fragrance to leave your rooms smelling fresh. We definitely suggest placing this candle in your living room; otherwise, it works great in a hallway to greet your guests with a festive fragrance.

Packaging
You can buy this candle in several sizes, from 14g tea lights to a whopping 1555g candle. We suggest picking the 585g candle since it has the longest burn time of 114 hours. Though the votive size that we've pictured above is most popular. You can select whether you'd prefer this The White Company candle to come in a glass votive or unhoused and ready to light on a plate.

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11. Neom Organics London Real Luxury Scented Candle

Specifications

Burn Time: 20hrs/35hrs/50hrs

Size: 2.65oz/6.52oz/14.81oz

Notes: Lavender, Jasmine, Brazilian Rosewood

Wax: Vegetable

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Aptly named the Real Luxury candle, this Neom offering ticks all our boxes when it comes to finding an appropriate candle for your bedroom. Plus, it comes in a range of sizes, whether you are searching for a single wick candle or a three-wick option. Moreover, it burns super clean, and whilst testing I used it in both my bedroom and my entryway. I preferred burning this candle in my bedroom, before bed to help me unwind.

Scent
This candle gets its aroma from a blend of 24 natural essential oils, meaning that it's kind to light inside the room in which you sleep and breathe all night long. Its main fragrance notes come from lavender, jasmine, and Brazilian rosewood. It's a floral blend overall, but it's also, as its name suggests, relaxing and also slightly warm. Its scent is one you can light pretty much year-round.

Packaging
Hand-poured inside a classic Neom glass vessel, this candle comes in your choice of three sizes, with a maximum burn time of up to 50 hours. This vessel is quite often used once the candle has fully burned, and cleaned out to become a plant pot or makeup brush holder.

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12. Yankee Candle 2022 Scent of the Year Inspire

Specifications

Burn Time: 110 - 150hrs

Size: 623g

Notes: Sea Salt, Lime

Wax: Paraffin

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Inspire is Yankee Candle's scent of the year for 2022, and it's safe to say that this citrus fragrance is nice and fresh. We think it's the best fit for freshening up a bathroom, and with its impressive burn time you can leave this candle alight whilst you have guests over, to make an everlasting impression in your bathroom. It has been doing an incredible job at scenting my bathroom so far, though this space is small and windowless, it's never too overpowering and offers the perfect balance of a fresh aroma.

Scent
Inspire is a very fresh and citrus-based scent, and on the first sniff, you can definitely smell the ocean breeze accords as well as a hint of the lime. Undertones include bamboo, ginger, cedar, verbena, driftwood plus more. This fragrance will be sure to add an uplifting effect to your bathroom.

Packaging
Nothing dissimilar to the usual Yankee Candle packaging, Inspire comes in an apothecary jar with a glass dome lid, with a fancy blue pattern for adding some color to your bathroom.

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13. Mrs. Meyer's Lavender Large Jar Candle

Specifications

Burn Time: 35hrs

Size: 7.2oz

Notes: Lavender

Wax: Soy/Vegetable

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Mrs. Meyer's fans will already know this scent well since it's also available in everything from hand soap to dryer sheets. But we're still not sick of it, and the crisp, fresh, and inviting lavender scent is one of our favorite choices for a powder room or entryway. I tested this lovely candle and used it in mostly my kitchen and bathroom, and its impressive scent is anything but overpowering. I'm not usually a fan of lavender fragrances, but this one is a lovely fresh blend that's also herbal, to imitate a clean home.

Scent
It's light, floral, and clean, reminiscent of a bright spring day in the park. A lovely combination of floral and herbal, this lavender fragrance is slightly warm making it perfect for use in between the seasons. 

Packaging
The Mrs. Meyer's Lavender candle comes in an eco-friendly recycled glass jar that complements casual spaces well. It looks great in a kitchen or bathroom, though we'd probably avoid displaying it in your entryway, bedroom or living room. Perfect for the warmer months, this home fragrance is made from renewable ingredients like soy and vegetable wax that make it a sustainable scent, too.  

How did we test these home fragrances?

Our Deputy Ecommerce Editor, Annie Collyer, has been testing all types of home fragrance from reed diffusers to candles and room sprays, inside her home for the best part of a year now. She has had hands-on experience with each and every one of the products in this guide, and she tests the candles until they are fully burned. The reed diffusers have all been tested until they are near to empty, and she tends to move these fragrances around her home to see which room(s) they work best inside.

Annie lives inside a spacious 2-bedroom apartment, with two pets (a dog and a rabbit), so rest assured she's a great tester for these home fragrances. Whether you are searching for something to mask pet smells or a reed diffuser for a spacious living room, she can help.

What to consider when choosing the best home fragrance?

We've listed a range of specs above, along with each product we recommend. Specifications differ from reed diffusers to candles, but when it comes to both of these home fragrances, we've made sure to list both size and notes. Go for a larger candle or reed diffuser if you are considering this for a big space. Consider each fragrance's notes and think about the scents you usually pick up, or ones you already own (and like) at home.

Otherwise, when it comes to candles we've also been sure to list the burn time of each fragrance. Consider this and compare it to the candle's price. The last specification for candles that we listed is wax. This is mostly down to personal preference, but we have found that soy wax burns cleaner than others – and it does tend to be a better option for breathing in.

When listing reed diffusers, we've been sure to note each one's lifespan. This is an approximate timeframe that your reed diffuser should fragrance your home for. This is also useful to compare with the reed diffuser's price tag to consider whether it's worth it, in your opinion. Moreover, we've made sure to check if each reed diffuser has to be fully replaced once finished, or if refills are available. Refilling your reed diffuser isn't only an eco-friendly option, but it's also more affordable than buying the entire diffuser vessel and fragrance again and again.

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Hi! I'm Annie, and I'm the Head Ecommerce Editor at Real Homes. Along with my team, I'm here to review all of the products you might be considering buying for your home. As someone who lives in a flat with a small amount of storage space to work with, and with two indoor pets to clean up after, I am forever searching for stylish yet functional appliances that won't blemish my decor if I can't fit them in a cupboard. I love decorating my living room for each season, while my other hobbies include drinking a decent cup of coffee, going on park walks with my dog and enjoying an Instagrammable brunch with my husband.

Home Fragrances - Essential Aroma Oils for Home: 10 Ways to Use Fragrances in Your Home

Have you ever had this: when you enter someone's house, you involuntarily wrinkle your nose from a sharp, unpleasant smell, or even a whole bunch of them, and everything else stays away comes down to looking at your watch and thinking over a plan for the correct escape to fresh air? Or maybe it happened at home too? If you sadly nodded or are afraid of such a fate, the post is very relevant! Smell is perhaps the main component of comfort. It should be pleasant and hospitable, so that you always want to return home. The choice depends entirely on the tastes of the owners.

Home fragrances can be divided into composition:

It is better not to use the first two options. Perfume contains up to 30% perfume oils and up to 85% alcohol, not counting the huge number of unknown ingredients. Back in 1986, the US National Academy of Sciences published a report that 95% of the chemicals used in perfumery are synthetic compounds derived from petroleum. They include toxic substances that cause allergic reactions, cancer, and birth defects.

If you come across a synthetic perfume fragrance, most likely it contains phthalic acid esters. Phthalates are added to combine the ingredients and get a rich smell! Manufacturers have reduced the cost, and we breathed in more toxic, but we don’t have enough ... Phthalates contribute to the development of diseases: hormone failure, difficulties in getting pregnant, respiratory diseases, oncology, and pregnant women are threatened with disruption of the normal development of the fetus. That's it.

Avoid the following designations: DHP, BBP, DIDP, DBP, DEHP, DINP, DEP, V, PVC, triangle of arrows, and inside the number 3 are all phthalic compounds. If the package says phthalate Free, take it, it's a good product!

Natural essential oils are great! They create a unique smell in every room. They have a healing effect on the human body: they improve the condition of the skin and hair, calm or stimulate the nervous system, restore normal performance, harmonize the emotional state, relieve sleep disorders, have antitumor activity, many oils are strong erotic stimulants.

For example, with the help of sandalwood, neroli, chamomile, you can speed up the healing process of wounds. Intensive massage with oils of orange, grapefruit will help get rid of cellulite. By adding lavender, ylang-ylang, mint oils to the bath, you can eliminate insomnia.

How to use essential oils?

Methods of spraying essential oils:

m of floor space. Catalytic ones look like a vessel filled with oil, a wick with a catalytic burner (platinum-plated + ceramic) is placed there. The burner is lit, after 2 minutes the flame is blown out and covered with a special protective lampshade. The room is aromatized, plus, unpleasant odors are removed and bacteria in the air are destroyed.

You can install an aroma lamp in any room, but in an area inaccessible to children. Do not place it on flammable surfaces (tablecloth, plastic, oilcloth). Before use, ventilate the room well, and then light the lamp, closing all doors and windows so that the aroma does not evaporate into the void.

2. Natural wax candles: bees, soy, vegetable, coconut, apricot

Ideal for use in the bedroom or while taking a bath. Candles are not compatible with electricity, so when you light candles, turn off the lights and enjoy. In such an atmosphere, you can create a romantic and even intimate mood or meditate.

A lot of pluses:

  • Naturalness (100%!)
  • Hypoallergenic ⠀
  • Child safe
  • Rich scent
  • Does not run out of breath for a long time
  • Economy consumption (30-90 hours)

3. Sachet

Pillow with fragrances designed to scent the room and linen. Fragrant sachets can be placed anywhere: in the kitchen, in the children's room, in the closet or bathroom. For example, a pleasant mixture of lavender, rose petals and yarrow is suitable for a bedroom, and you can put a sachet with chamomile, lavender in a nursery. The sachet is placed in the closet with clothes - linen always smells good. Mint, lemon balm, rosemary will help maintain immunity during colds. Plus, these cute little things can decorate the interior of the house.

4. Room spray

Aerosol fragrance. You can buy or mix water and oils in a spray bottle: let it be a little home ritual, a little meditation. You can spray water with a few drops of lavender throughout the apartment to disinfect the air, or put it in the toilet instead of artificial sprays. Room sprays are also suitable for fabrics. They can be sprayed on bed linen, upholstery of upholstered furniture, clothes. The fragrance is more intense in the air, but lasts longer on the fabric.

5.

Aroma cubes

Wax cubes for aroma lamp. A good alternative to scented candles without an open flame. It is enough to put them in a bowl, and when the wax begins to melt, the room will quickly fill with aroma.

6. Fragrant mixtures

A set of natural flowers, herbs poured into an open bowl and poured with essential oils. Such flavors are placed on the table, window sill, shelf, they are not heated, they are already ready for use.

7. Diffusers

Consists of three parts: a bottle, a set of sticks, an aromatic composition. The diffuser does not need to be set on fire, extinguished, it does not need to be monitored. It is enough to adjust the intensity of the smell once: if you want a strong aroma, put all the sticks. If you like a faint smell, remove a few. If you put all the sticks and the aroma seems weak, turn the sticks over. The diffuser costs about three months, but it all depends on the volume.

8. Ultrasonic aroma diffuser

This is a small device designed to diffuse essential oils. During operation, the device also regulates the level of humidity in the room. The intensity of the smell in the room is determined by you: From 5 drops of essential oil (for a light fragrance) to 20 drops per container. If you want the atmosphere of maximum relaxation to reign in the bedroom or if you have difficulty sleeping, place such a diffuser near the bed. Can also be used in the toilet, bathroom, living room.

Which room is suitable for which fragrance?

1. For the kitchen

Citrus aroma oils are suitable for the kitchen: orange, grapefruit, lemon, bergamot, lemongrass. They uplift the mood and effectively neutralize odors.

Kitchen hacks:

  • You can make a mixture of 5 drops of cloves and 4 drops of limette oil (Mediterranean sweet lemon).
  • Would you like to fill your kitchen with the aroma of coffee? Add 4-6 drops of citrus oil to ground coffee
  • Towels and napkins can be soaked in water with oils. In addition to a pleasant aroma, bacteria and unpleasant odors are destroyed
  • Put 2-3 drops of rosemary in your dishwashing detergent, it will smell perfect

2.

For the bedroom

Soothing scents are needed here. Priority is given to rose, fir, lavender, violet, as they are best suited for healthy sleep.

Bedroom hacks:

  • If you want to have a great night, meet the smell of love: ambergris. It improves mood and enhances attraction to a partner. This popular aphrodisiac is formed during the digestion of sperm whales, is a dense substance with a sharp resinous odor. You can use fragrances based on it
  • Vanilla is a simple fragrance that most people like. The smell of vanilla gives energy, harmonizes the atmosphere around, creating an atmosphere of trust. It gives a feeling of joy, improves memory, promotes concentration, revives the thirst for life
  • Brew a sleeping potion: 200 ml of water with 10 drops of lavender essential oil. Pour into a spray bottle and spray onto bedding before bed

3. Hallway fragrances

To feel good and pleasant entering the house, use aromas of coffee, cedar, lemon, pine, tea tree, bergamot, orange, lavender.

Hallway life hacks:

  • There are aromatic helpers for the hallway that neutralize unpleasant odors coming from the entrance: citrus and coniferous
  • "Magic wands" for cabinets also available: lavender. She drives away the moth. But lately, preference has been given to floral and fresh scents: cotton, violet

4. Fragrances for the living room

Here the principle “this and that will do” does not work. The flavor can be anything. And no one can pick it up better than the owners of the house. Find your scent. Often choose fruit, flower compositions. Experiment with sandalwood, mint, tangerine, honey. Many people like figs for their sweet, exotic flavor.

5. Bath and toilet fragrances

The bathroom is not only a place for relaxation, but also an important element in keeping the house clean and fresh. Washing powders, gels, etc. are used here. In the bathroom you want not only to bathe, but also to spend a pleasant time, forgetting about the busy day. Floral fragrances are ideal for this: delicate rose, soothing lavender. Create an atmosphere of relaxation with candles, petals and beautiful music, and the aroma will unobtrusively envelop and give pleasant emotions.

Few housewives know that you can make your own fabric softener. We share the recipe: 1 liter of water, 150 ml of vinegar, 0.5 cups of soda and a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Pour into a bottle and enjoy! For one wash - 100 ml of product

Most often we use air fresheners in the toilet: it is in it that odors appear that can only be destroyed by strong aromas. Purchased fresheners contain harmful ingredients that enter our body through the lungs, so it is better to refuse them. Fill the diffuser with fresh fruity, citrus scents and take it to the toilet. Room spray can be used additionally. You can apply a few drops of oil inside the toilet paper roll.

6. Fragrances for the Workplace

Many people have their own work space, here's how aromas can be useful in it:

  • To increase concentration, use the scents of lemon, jasmine, mint, rosemary
  • Essential oils of chamomile, ylang-ylang, marjoram, rose, palmarosa will help get rid of irritation and fatigue. Add 35 drops of your favorite essential oil to 150 ml of water. Pour the resulting mixture into a spray bottle and mix well by shaking it. Use the mixture as a body spray
  • Aromas of mandarin, neuroli, coriander, rose or bergamot will help boost your creativity
  • Self-confidence and optimism will give grapefruit oil

Home use of essential oils

  • A few drops of tea tree or cypress oil added to the shampoo you use to wash your pet will help protect your pet from parasites
  • Vacuum a cotton ball soaked in essential oil and forget about the unpleasant smell of dust that usually envelops the apartment during cleaning
  • If oil, grease, food stains are found on the tablecloth, 20 minutes before washing, apply to a little essential extract (lemon, mint, lemon balm, fir, juniper, spruce, lavender)

When choosing fragrances for your home, remember that all people are individual and have different tastes. Find your favorite scents that will inspire, energize, soothe and bring happiness. Do not be afraid to experiment - mix different smells, create your own compositions.

There are no trifles in comfort. Aromas in the house are a whole art that can become a family tradition or be your calling card. But not only that! Emotions, sensations, moods, memories are inseparable from smells. From some aromas we flutter like butterflies, others can turn our heads, under the influence of others we can become more optimistic or vice versa get under the covers with hot tea. Aromas are the same as people: gentle, bright or daring. To smell and feel life in all its diversity in your cozy home is wonderful.

Author: Elena Meshtbaeva

the best women's and men's perfume fragrance, reviews on eau de toilette with a train

Girls want to buy a fragrance that will help emphasize individuality and complement their everyday look. In addition, a properly selected exquisite composition distinguishes among the crowd and necessarily attracts the opposite sex. Women themselves always prefer a man who, in their opinion, smells pleasant and masculine. Perfume is one of the ways to express and fully express yourself. Therefore, almost every person thinks about how to choose a top perfume and which perfumes are the most persistent.

Factors affecting longevity

In order to make the right choice and buy a fragrance that will shimmer with all its facets for a long time and sound clear to others, you need to know a few things. One of them is that the composition consists of 3 notes:

  • the first (head, top) - it is the lightest and evaporates after 15 minutes;
  • the second (heart, middle, middle) opens after 2-10 minutes. and keeps the rest of the time;
  • is the third and there is a loop that is felt at the end.

This feature must be taken into account, because at the beginning the smell may be completely different than after an hour. Therefore, before choosing a very persistent men's or women's perfume, when testing, be sure to put a drop (preferably on a scarf or piece of fabric) and wait for some time (preferably a day) until the bouquet opens and it becomes clear whether it is stable enough.

The environment is important: wind, rain, heat or cold. In summer, volatile properties increase, in winter, on the contrary, even light fleurs will be stronger. Fragrances can be weathered or mixed with sweat, changing their properties.

The individual characteristics of the skin are also of great importance. Trying different perfumes on the body, you can determine which type is better perceived on a particular person. The same look will play and hold differently on different people.

And, of course, the composition determines the stability: citrus and flowers are the most easily weathered, wood is in second place in terms of retention, oriental incense is the strongest.

Perfume Concentration


What women's and men's perfumes are the most persistent? Those in which the greatest saturation with essential oils. The concentrate often contains more than a dozen components that combine symmetrically, transforming into a completely new sound. The esters of the composition differ in the rate of evaporation and therefore are lined up by perfumers in the olfactory pyramid. When applied, these notes are revealed gradually.

Concentration on packages is usually indicated as Eau de with the addition of one of the product subtypes (Parfum, Toilette, Cologne).

Types of perfumes according to the degree of concentration

Depending on the quality of the incoming extracts, perfumes are classified into categories:

  1. Lux. Includes only ingredients of natural origin.
  2. "A". It is possible to find up to 10% of synthetic or synthesized products.
  3. "B". Completely from semi-synthetic or artificial raw materials, which are used to recreate official copies of high-end perfumes.
  4. "S". Cheap extracts from synthetics are used.

The more natural the composition, the longer the fragrances last on the skin and at the same time have the greatest sillage.

By purpose, perfumery products are divided into:

  • daylight - neutral, can last a long time and leave a trail in the air;
  • everyday - should not resonate with the environment, therefore, most often it does not boast of durability and is considered contact;
  • evening - differs in that it is dominated by saturated shades that reveal a rich and varied bouquet, and therefore these types of perfumes are always loop.

It is also customary to divide products according to the seasons:

  1. Fresh, persistent fragrances for the summer - mostly light, refreshing. They only sound in close proximity.
  2. Autumn - deep tart with oriental notes.
  3. Winter - warm sweet smells with a bit of bitterness.
  4. Spring - like summer species, do not have saturation and are rarely long-playing.

Perfume

Those who are not averse to spending the whole day in a cloudy veil and detaining the attention of others should opt for them.

They include a combination of several components: water, alcohol, essential oils, extracts. They are characterized by special resistance, since the saturation with aromatic components is in the range of 15-30%, and this is a high figure among other types of products.

Usually produced in the form of small bottles without spray. They are applied directly, and due to the delayed volatility of the components, they last up to 10 hours.

Eau de Parfum (EDP)

There is a clear distinction here as to which is the longest lasting perfume for women and men, as it all depends on who they are intended for.

The male version may contain 15-30% essential oils dissolved in 80-90% alcohol. This gives him greater stability and sillage in comparison with the analogue for girls.

For ladies, the concentration is 11-20%, which will allow the fragrance to last no more than 4-6 hours.

Eau de toilette (EDT)

The percentage of aromatic substances in the product for the stronger sex is 11-30%, sometimes they remain throughout the day. Therefore, it can also be called the most persistent perfume with a train.

But the option for women is similar to an outfit, it needs to be changed depending on the time of day, event (walk, going to work, dinner at a restaurant, party at a club, etc.). Therefore, it contains aromatic oils at a concentration of 7-10%, diluted in 80-85% alcohol solution. It has neither a long-lasting effect nor a special plume, and one girl can use up to three products of different brands per day.

Eau de Cologne (EDC)

The saturation of the components in it is lower than the rest, varies somewhere in the 3-6% for 70-80% alcohol. This is a weak type of perfumery, it can be renewed several times during the day, since the duration of the sound does not exceed 1-2 hours.

How and where to apply

If you perfume even an inexpensive long-lasting eau de toilette on a pre-washed body with base oil applied to the right places, you can ensure the fragrance stays for a longer time.

When using, apply to any two parts of the body to make the scent last longer:

  • elbows;
  • pulsating vein on the wrist;
  • neck;
  • hollow of the collarbones;
  • for the ears;
  • under the knees.

But the sillage will ensure application to hair, clothing or fur, as they easily “absorb” and subsequently exude fleur.

The distance between the atomizer and the body should be within 15-30 cm, and even better if you scatter a couple of sprays into the air and stand under the resulting cloud. Such a ritual is associated with a high content of alcohol in the composition, which, in excess, interrupts perfumes and spoils the skin, hair and fabric.

Another factor is the environment. At negative temperatures, ethers evaporate more slowly, which means that perfumes become more stable in winter. The opposite effect can be observed with a long stay near the working electrical equipment.

Popular sustainable aromatic products

Which men's and women's fragrances of perfume or eau de toilette are the best and most persistent (according to the rating and reviews of women and men), it is impossible to say for sure. And yet, based on the opinion of numerous customers of the AromaCode online store, brands that are in great demand were selected:

1. Anais Anais by Cacharel.

Personifies fresh youth and sparkle of temperament. It will become an ornament in the form of girls of any type (regardless of age and external data). The general flair will give the wearer confidence, add coquettishness and charm in any situation.

2. Vendetta by Valentino.

Refined, graceful and temperamental. Express luxury and impeccable sense of beauty. Conservatism and madness, elegance and passion, traditional classics and uncontrollable rebellious spirit are united in their honey-floral tones.

3. L'Air Du Temps by Nina Ricci.

The central fleur of spicy carnation and gardenia is embellished with rose and jasmine, as well as sandalwood and iris. It is sensual and seductive. Combining with the natural smell of the skin, it creates a unique train that gives charm and fragile elegance to its mistress.

4. Lacoste L.12.12. Blanc.

This woody-citrus symbol of excellent taste and elegance of the modern man, who maintains his own style in everyday life. He, like a classic white polo, reflects all aspects of the ideal male style.

5. Carolina Herrera Chic For Men.

Sensual and stylish, it evokes strong emotions in ladies. He knows how to bewitch, draws into the world of the elite. In a favorable light, it will emphasize becoming, forming an aura of success and strength. The freshness of a cocktail of spicy oriental ingredients settled in the top notes. The heart ones were occupied by black pepper oil, softened by fragrant cinnamon and melon. Gentle nutty accords of tonka bean flirt with amber and musk, plunging into the atmosphere of passion.

The most persistent women's perfumes

Here is a list of perfumes that won the hearts of beautiful customers:

1. DKNY Be Delicious Donna Karan for women.

Long-lasting unobtrusive shade of fresh apples, cucumbers and greens. According to the results of the survey, most men thought that this was a sweet fragrance that could belong to a fragile, soft and economic girl. These are exactly the qualities that the respondents dream of seeing in their chosen one.

2. Chanel Chance.


The bottle contains the purity of youth and vigor. This flowery-fruity youth is assertive and daring, it gives you a thirst to live and create your own world around you, to love and believe in miracles.

3. Prada Candy L'Eau.

That's what persistent perfumes are called! Heart notes of Siamese benzoin, spiced with oriental notes of musk, merge with a base note of caramel. Such a bold fragrance is most suitable for cold seasons, and will also feel comfortable while walking on cool evenings. Awakens exciting thoughts in men, gives a chance to leave a lasting impression.

4. Pretty Nina by Nina Ricci.

Carefree, calm perfume with an indescribable trail of early garden flowers and apple cider envelops the figure of its owner. The royal combination of jasmine and raspberry symbiosis makes up a dizzying and attractive mix, which is hard to pass by and not notice.

5. Eau de Parfum Roberto Cavalli.

An epitome of maturity and femininity, infused with rare notes of Madagascar pink pepper and tonka bean. The resulting mixture is shaded by a bright vanilla string. It will look good on business women and strong-willed women who know exactly what awaits them tomorrow. And it will seem completely inappropriate on a quiet, modest romantic nature.

6. Dior Hypnotic Poison.


Their sillage is heavy, winter, vanilla-almond, which does not prevent it from driving people crazy. It emphasizes the mysterious luxury of the inner world, which attracts smart and strong-willed men.

Variants for men

The answer to the question, what is the most persistent men's perfume according to the international rating, as well as for women's variants, is rather complicated. We invite you to take a look at the products below. They collected the most sympathetic responses:

1. Christian Dior Homme.

Designed for the self-confident gentleman, in whom romanticism, masculinity, aristocracy are proportionally intertwined. The style of the bouquet, with hints of leather and cocoa, follows the current fashion trends while maintaining a traditional character. The strict and laconic rectangular bottle made of transparent glass emphasizes the masculinity of the fragrance.

2. Chanel Allure Pour Homme.

Game of classic contrasts. Versatile aspects - green freshness, hot pepper, woody strength and sensual intonation of incense - are replaced without colliding with each other. With such a bouquet of charm, there is no need to shout to be heard.

3. Versace Pour Homme.


The embodiment of absolute freedom and independence - qualities that adorn and emphasize the dignity of a real man. It is citrusy, austere, strong, very elegant and endlessly charming.

4. Guerlain L'Homme Ideal.

Conveys a perfect image, in which well-chosen components reveal the wearer's masculine character. The main note of the composition is an unforgettable amaretto accord, created on the basis of tonka beans, natural almonds and vanilla.

5. Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme Marine.

Transports you to an irresistible world that seduces with cool sensuality and reveals the secrets of closeness and intimacy. A cheerful, energizing fragrance for full of energy and outstanding men. Blossoms with notes of citrus and white cedar. The characteristic water shade brings a cloud of impulsiveness, romance and freshness to the image.

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