How to Choose Scents & Candles for a Cozier Home?

If you are interested in finding the appropriate fragrance of a candle, pick it up and smell it. Then, inhale it outright and decide if it makes you feel good.

You can make your home smell cozy in several ways

Adding cozy scents to the most lovely home is achievable in innumerable ways! This will include:

  • Pouring a cozy candle.
  • Adding cozy scented oils.
  • Baking yummy apples.
  • Baking a pumpkin.
  • Drying fruits and nuts.
  • Using a linen spray.

You can opt for a high-quality candle

Always go for the best quality candles. It will burn evenly and create a pool of liquid wax in about 2 to 4 hours.

For better outcomes, you can rely on the Yankee Candle scent. It produces the right combination of herbal and ear smell with citrus. As a result, you will get a very refreshing fragrance, and it burns all year round. 

Set the mood by picking the right one

Avoid buying the too strong ones as these are headache-inducing. Remember – choosing the correct candle is akin to buying a perfume for your unique body!

Keep the space in mind where you intend to use it. For instance, if this is meant for your bathroom, it should give you a refreshed feeling. This will also bring great relief to your nose if there is any bad odor. So, in a sense, it does contribute to a pleasant experience.

Likewise, it ought to give you a relaxed and cozy feel when it comes to your bedroom. Give preference to a scent that is very calming and soothing. In case you want a very distinctive yet subtle fragrance, choose from these three alternatives:

  • Vetiver.
  • Vanilla.
  • Fruity scents.

Give different treatment in Diverse circumstances

Your living and lounging area warrant a completely different scent than a bathroom.

For instance, when it comes to the bathroom, hiding the bad odors is your top priority. Give preference to a scent that is very invigorating and refreshing. This, in turn, will give a very different touch to the said room.

Similarly, go for something cheerful and chirpy when it comes to your living or lounging areas. The following scents fit the occasion the most:

  • Floral.
  • Earthy.
  • Woody.

The woody scents are perfect for a minimalist setup. In the same way, the floral fragrance is the best for any traditional décor.

Cozy Atmosphere With Scented Candles

The ambient atmosphere you end up getting depends on the scented candle you choose. There is a wide variety of fragrances involved. Each has its uniqueness and unique attributes. For instance, the most popular scents include:

  • Sandalwood.
  • Vanilla.
  • Cedar.
  • Patchouli.

Each category of these fragrances evokes emotions and associations. For instance, if you wish to invoke memories, go for the spicy types like:

  • Clove.
  • Nutmeg.
  • Cinnamon.

When you light the candles with these fragrances, it is bound to take you back to a warm and wintry evening! Ideally, you ought to use them during the festive months so that you get into the true spirits of the occasions!

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Sarah Laurent is a French interior designer passionate about home decor, styling and designing everything from scratch. Sarah worked with some of the well-known furniture brands in France and England, such as Roche Bobois in Paris and Chapel Street in London. Sarah is here to share her knowledge and experience to inspire you to build the house of your dreams.