I have noticed that in the recent years the choice of home fragrances on the UK market has grown like crazy – this certainly goes to show that I am not the only person who likes to buy the “smelly” goodies, a perfect example of basic economics at work here – high demand from the consumers drives the levels of supply. And some people are prepared to pay very high prices for these! It seems to have become a bit of a craze, I think, but it is a good thing: there is so much choice of high quality products to choose from!
Well, religious beliefs aside, who doesn’t love Christmas for being a happy time with lots of tasty food, friends and family gatherings (and nice long holidays in my case)? I find that Christmas spice scented products help me transport into the “happy time”. I had a particular favourite this winter I picked up from the local boutique and it that ticks all the boxes for me: it smells amazing, it is made of all natural ingredients (soy wax and real cinnamon, cardamom and vanilla) and does not produce much soot – the Winter Spice candle made by the Scandinavian company called Broste Copenhagen.
Winter spice candle by Broste Copenhagen
I have also been loving the Christmas spice oil from Sainsbury’s, it creates a beautiful, warm atmosphere in my home on a cold winter night. And who doesn’t like the smell of Christmas spices in the air! I have been using it on my Yankee Candle Oil Burner where it slowly evaporates from the surface of the water, gently warmed by the tealight inside the glass cup underneath.
A cute oil burner from Yankee Candle – I love watching the candlelight dancing inside the cup casting shadows around it
Beside the spicy scents I also love the gorgeous reed diffuser and the room spray in “Vintage Rose and Magnolia” scent from Next – it is so fresh and floral, perfect for the bedroom space as it is not “over the top” heavy. Sadly, Next is no longer selling this – I would definitely repurchase it as it is really nice.
Vintage rose and magnolia scented reed diffuser and room spray from Next
I have another reed diffuser in my living room – a Neom Luxury Organics – Inspiration with Violet, Chamomile and Cedarwood. It has a gorgeous scent that lasts a very long time. I mean, it lasted so long that this product is no longer being sold by Neom and I still have half a jar waiting to be diffused!
I will soon be looking at getting more candles and diffusers as I would like to explore other “flavours”. I have been coveting the Diptyque candle in Freesia – is it any good? I do think the real pure essential oils can influence our moods and wellbeing so why not invest in high quality product that will last a very long time?
What are your favourite home fragrance products?
