The best homemakers know that no home is complete without a beautiful, welcoming scent. The right scents set a warm mood, put guests at ease, and help forge even stronger memories. Though there are many ways to make your home smell sweet, here are 7 popular options.
Cooking
Cooking up a storm in the kitchen is a surefire way to give your abode a cosy, welcoming scent (and get mouths watering). Though nothing quite beats tantalising aromas from the kitchen, there are plenty of other ways to scent your house around the clock – and they don’t require doing the dishes!
Chemical spray diffusers
Chemical diffusers are a powerful way to cover odours in tight, airless rooms like bathrooms, but not quite as gentle or ambient for scenting the rest of the house.
Aroma oil diffusers
Many aroma oil diffusers work like a small humidifier, mixing oil with water. kirri's Element, Beacon and Pillar diffusers are waterless instead: the fragrance oil bottle screws straight in. Different aroma oils create different moods, from fresh and bright to warm and cosy.
These diffusers run quietly round the clock to provide a gentle smell throughout your home. Aroma oil diffusers are by far the best way to scent your home full-time, and give you the flexibility of changing scents whenever you desire.
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Reed diffusers
A great option for long-lasting scent is reed diffusers. Reed diffusers contain concentrated aroma oils in a glass bottle. Diffuser reed sticks are then partly doused in the oil. The oil flows up through the sticks, where it evaporates and permeates the air, filling the room with fragrance.
These are best in high-traffic areas, or rooms that don’t get a lot of use. How many times have you been slapped by the musty smell of basements and attics right at the door? Or had to endure unpleasant odours in the bathroom? The downside of reed diffusers lies in its permanent nature: to change scents, you’ll need to buy new reeds, as well as new oil.
Incense
Incense is typically a plant-based substance that produces a fragrance when burned. A tool used by the ancients, incense is a staple in many religious ceremonies. Incense does produce smoke, so many people prefer smoke-free options indoors.
Scented candles
Simple and effective, scented candles have graced homes for centuries. Candles are ambient and can last for significant amounts of time, though they’re not the most convenient (or safest) option for round-the-clock scenting. However, the right candle is sure to go that extra mile in setting the mood.
Wax warmers
Wax warmers are diffusers that hold scented wax or aroma oils in a dish, heated underneath by a small tea light candle. The candle heats the dish, melting the wax and causing the scent to permeate the room. The smell is often stronger than a scented candle alone, making it a great option for short-term, ambient scent.