The easiest way to choose a home scent online is to try samples first. The kirri discovery kit has a 2ml spray sample of each of our ten iconic scents, so you can smell them at home before you commit to a reed diffuser, oil or candle.
Here's how to get the most out of a sample kit, plus the strength ratings and notes that help you narrow it down.
Why start with samples
- Notes only go so far: "fig" or "amber" reads differently to everyone. Smelling it settles it.
- Your home matters: time of day and airflow change how a scent comes across, so testing where you live tells you more.
- Bigger formats last a while: a 200ml reed diffuser typically lasts 1 to 6 months, and a 100ml Aura Oil 6 to 12 months in a Beacon or Pillar. Worth getting right.
What's in the discovery kit
The discovery kit holds a 2ml spray sample of each iconic scent: Santal Woods, Fig Tree, Rose Gold, Botanical Gardens, Dream, Zen Garden, Kiwi Coconut Vanilla, Bondi, Coral and Country Linen. Single samples are in the samples collection if you've already narrowed it down. Each one is a spray, so it's easy to carry from room to room while you decide.
How to test a sample at home
- Start at arm's length: hold the sample away from you and bring it closer slowly.
- Two or three at a time: a few side by side are easier to compare than all ten at once.
- Write it down: jot a word or two for each one, even just "yes", "maybe" or "no".
- Give it a day: come back to your favourites the next day before you decide.
Use the strength ratings
Every iconic scent has a strength rating out of 5 on its product page. For a big open-plan room, look at 4 and 5. For a small room or a softer background scent, 1 to 3 is plenty.
- Soft: Bondi 1/5, Rose Gold 2/5, Coral 2/5
- Medium: Santal Woods 3/5, Dream 3/5
- Full: Country Linen, Botanical Gardens, Zen Garden and Kiwi Coconut Vanilla, each 4/5
- Boldest: Fig Tree 5/5
Narrow it down by notes
- Fresh and watery: Bondi (mandarin, watery ozone, black pepper), Coral (bergamot, pink pepper, eucalyptus, white musk) and Zen Garden (peony, water fruits, lotus, driftwood).
- Citrus and floral: Dream (citrus, jasmine, tea, amber), Botanical Gardens (orange blossom, rose, peony) and Country Linen (lemon, peach, rose, honey, tonka bean).
- Warm and woody: Santal Woods (sandalwood, cedar, cardamom, amber) and Rose Gold (saffron, jasmine, amberwood, resin).
- Fruity and green: Fig Tree (fig, citrus, lavender, plum, cedarwood) and Kiwi Coconut Vanilla (pineapple, apple, coconut, vanilla).
Each scent guide goes into the notes in more depth. For the whole range on one page, see the kirri fragrance guide.
Found the one? Pick a format
- Reed diffuser: no power and no flame. The 200ml typically lasts 1 to 6 months.
- Smart diffuser: an Element with a 15ml oil for one room, or a Beacon with a 100ml Aura Oil for open-plan living.
- Room spray or candle: a 50ml room spray, or a 220g or 400g candle.
Love one scent and want to know what to try next? Our scent-matching guide pairs each favourite with two or three others.
FAQ
What's in the kirri discovery kit?
A 2ml spray sample of each of the ten iconic scents.
Which kirri scent is the strongest?
Fig Tree, rated 5/5. Bondi is the softest at 1/5.
Can I buy a single sample?
Yes. Single 2ml samples sit in the samples collection alongside the discovery kit.
Start with the kirri discovery kit and samples.