You can do a lot to create your house look fantastic… but making it smell great can be just as significant. I always get compliments on how our house smells, and that I owe it all to these 20 scents. I like to light distinct candles depending on my mood and the season, and that I have certain go-to reed diffusers that maintain my house smelling its very best. Take a moment to check these out favorites, then let us know your essential home scents in the opinions below. — Bryn from Bryn Alexandra Interiors
Amazon
Trapp Big Poured Candle No. 14 in Mediterranean heart – $22
This candle brings me back to my school days. I loved it back then, and I still love it just as much today. Maybe that’s why I really like home scents so much… scents evoke so many memories and warm fuzzy feelings.
Bloomingdale’s
NEST Fragrances “Bamboo” Reed Diffuser – $34
That I really like this scent so much — it is refreshing, clean smelling and not too overpowering. I use this reed diffuser in our master bedroom and my husband and I really like it!
Gracious Home
Matouk Green Lavendar Candle – $45
This candle is more expensive, but such good quality. It smells when you walk by, even when it isn’t lit. When you light it, the odor travels throughout the whole residence. I like to light it after I clean our house to make things smell very great.
Isabella
Antica Farmacista Home Fragrance Diffuser in Orange Blossom, Lilac and Jasmine – $62
I maintain this reed diffuser right where you walk in to my property. Virtually everyone that walks in remarks how great our house smells, and that I owe it all for this diffuser. It is a splurge, but it lasts for four months!
Candle Luxurious
Infusion Organique Acai Rain Candle – $38
If you prefer candles that smell a little”spicy,” you will love this candle. It is refreshing, but also smells really unique. It is one of my favorites and it is fantastic for summer time.
Candle Delirium
Delirium Scarlet Grapefruit Candle – $38
This scent is just plain SEXY! It is great to get a lady’s boudoir.
Saks Fifth Avenue
Nest Holiday Candle – $32
I understand — it is manner too premature to be thinking about Christmas, but I couldn’t do an ideabook about home scents without mentioning this particular candle. Here is the best smelling holiday candle I’ve ever smelled. I can’t wait until November when it is okay to break it out!
Amazon
Blue Garden Classic Candle by Nest Fragrances – $32
This is a sweet, floral scent is good for an candle. I really like that NEST provides a part of its proceeds to Autism Speaks. (I also love the deep navy blue container.)
Amazon
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Counter Top Spray, Lemon Verbena – $22.65
You may think it’s strange to have a countertop spray in a house scents round-up, but first and foremost I like my house to smell clean. This really is a great countertop spray to use every night and smells fantastic!
Bath & Body Works
Fresh Bamboo 14.5 ounce. Filled Candle – $19.50
This candle provides you the most bang for your buck. It is very budget-friendly, and smells similar to NEST’s Bamboo collection.
Candle Delirium
Jonathan Adler Earl Grey Pop Candle – $38
You wouldn’t think to get a man a candle, however, both my dad and my brother love this one. They are Earl Grey drinkers, and this candle smells like you just boiled a hot pot of tea.
Amazon
NEST Moroccan Amber Classic Candle – $32
My all-time favorite candle for autumn. I will not burn it in the summer, however you’ll find me burning it daily in the warmer months. It is sweet, sexy and I’ve had tons of compliments on it when it is lit!
Gianna Rose Atelier
Gianna Rose Atelier Orchid & Honeysuckle Candle – $35
In case you don’t like candles that are too powerful, this scent is right for you. It is also the scent of my favorite soap (from the same manufacturer ). It is beautiful, subtle, clean scent. In addition, I love the gift box that comes in; there are many applications for this!
Candle Luxurious
Sprig Lilac And Ivy Candle – $19.50
I maintain this candle in my office while I work. It is flowery and girly but still refreshing. It is also another budget-friendly option. It is only $20, but also check your local Home Goods for deals — that’s where I found mine!
levillagemarche.com
Paddywax Candle, Olive Tree – $24
A natural option. This candle is perfect for the kitchen and anywhere else you’d prefer a clean odor.
yellowthreads.com
Amber Clove Candle – $28
Another candle that I only burn in the autumn and winter. The scent is sweet but also musky and spicy. I enjoy lighting it in my office when it is cold out.
Anthropologie
Capri Blue Mercury Glass Candle – $25
A yummy, refreshing scent in a beautiful glass jar! When the candle is finished, wash the inside out and you’ve got yourself a pretty container.
Nordstrom
Antica Farmacista ‘Acqua’ Home Ambiance Perfume – $20
Another one of my favorite reed diffusers. I really like the smaller (and more affordable) size and the Acqua scent for a bathroom.
Candle Delirium
Voluspa French Cade & Lavender Candle – $22
I really like the scent of lavender, possibly because it reminds me of my grandma. However, this fragrance is a freshnew take on on the floral scent.
Candle Delirium
NEST Pink Jasmine Candle – $32
Inspired by my ideabook, NEST candles are my favorite. I’ve at least five distinct aromas — perhaps more! I really like this easy, floral scent for an everyday candle in summer time… in actuality, I’m burning it at this time.
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