As we know all too well here at Simple Candle Company, nothing lifts the spirits or creates an ambience quite like a beautifully scented soy candle. Scent is one of our most powerful senses once it surrounds us it can transport us to faraway lands and has the power to relax, inspire and alter our perception of a room. Whether your goal is to make your room feel bigger and brighter or intimate and cosy, we’re sharing tips and tricks to choosing stunning home fragrances to reinvigorate your space and bring it to life.
Think about the room or space you are buying your candle or diffuser for and how it will affect your space. Candle Company are great and may work in some rooms, but may present a safety hazard in another. Smaller rooms and rooms where you would like a continuous scent; such as the bathroom or bedroom are great for reed diffusers where you do not have to keep a close eye on them.
As bathrooms tend to be smaller rooms with potentially poor ventilation, consider using a light, fresh or floral scent, so that it’s not too overpowering. Living rooms tend to be where you do most of your entertaining; its fragrance should be soft and agreeable. Try an earthier and woody scents because it helps guests feel more comfortable.
Candle Company on the other hand are a great way to add a little extra warmth and atmosphere to your living room or bedroom making it feel extra cosy, so think about the space and what you want to achieve before you pick out the scents that will work best.
What do you like?
Scent is incredibly personal; our scent preferences are based on a huge number of subconscious factors that we don’t necessarily even realize. The right scent has the power to conjure memories, alter your mood and calm your mind. The first step is to understand what you like and seek out scents that appeal to you. Start by identifying the fragrance families you enjoy most:
Floral: these can include both light and heavier floral fragrance notes, including rose, jasmine lavender and lilac.
Woody: rich, natural scents characterize woody fragrances and include hints of sandalwood, cedar, moss and patchouli.
Citrus: bright and zingy scents like orange, grapefruit, lemon and bergamot.
Fruity: scents that include notes of, plum, fig and blackberry.
Fresh: light and aquatic, fresh fragrances which are reminiscent of crisp clean linen.
Green: natural, herby aromas like bay leaves, grass, .
Oriental: fragrances notes typically found in the east including tea, musk and bamboo.
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