Scenting your home for Christmas is akin to wearing deodorant on a humid day: It’s. A. Must. And now that you’ve got the hard part done (dress sorted, the gifts planned and the menu confirmed), giving your home that extra oomph is going to be a breeze.
Fir and spruce trees are the numero uno choices for those who could score themselves a real Christmas tree. But if the hassle of sweeping up the bristles gets to you, this is our cheat sheet: Festive scents with warm, woody notes like juniper and vetiver. Imran Jalal picks the ones that will get you in a holiday mood.
With fruity-floral notes of peach, plum and violet, this will make you want to cosy up on your couch with a good book, a glass of Hibiki and Julie London in the background.
Light this scent with its intoxicating blend of patchouli, chocolate and cannabis before your special someone comes over. (The rest of the magic is up to you.)
If it’s a cool night and you need a fresh, warm whiff, have this candle with notes of bergamot, clove and vetiver handy.
You don’t need an exotic and expensive floral arrangement with the smell of Costa Rican turberose and wild jasmine from this candle perfuming your home.
Nutmeg + cinnamon + amber + brown sugar = You don’t get more Christmassy than this.
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We love this partly because Melchior was one of three kings of Bethlehem, and largely because the luxurious scent of myrrh and benzoin resin is utterly therapeutic.
Once you’ve done with the heady scent of incense, thyme, cedarwood and lavender, the holder makes a great receptacle for peonies or any large blooms.
If you’re into bohemian-themed parties, make sure to burn this candle for its sultry fragrance that comprises notes of indian mandarin, pimento and sultan amber.
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