September 28, 2026
We’re all very invested in finding a personal fragrance that feels like us; the one people recognise when we walk into a room, and will comment that it smells like you. Yet when it comes to our homes, we’re often considerably less, well, considered — a scented candle here, a diffuser there, maybe a room spray once a year.
But scent is as important in the home as it is on your body, and can completely transform a space. It can make a room feel warmer, cleaner, calmer or more inviting, and because fragrance is so closely tied to memory, the scent of your home becomes linked to how people remember it. The goal isn’t to make your house smell like a fragrance counter, but to create an olfactory signature that feels intrinsically yours.
And, luckily for us we’re now spoilt for choice, and there are more ways to personalise your space than ever. From incense to room sprays, candles and diffusers, each format has its own personality and purpose. Here’s how to choose the one that suits your space.
Room Spray:
Think of room spray as the fragrance equivalent of a quick change of lipstick: immediate, effective and requiring very little commitment. A few spritzes can completely shift the atmosphere of a room, without the ongoing presence of a candle or diffuser.
Because they’re designed to disperse fragrance into the air rather than sit on skin, room sprays tend to feel lighter and more fleeting. They’re particularly useful when you want to freshen things up quickly, whether that’s before guests arrive, after cooking or simply because your bedroom could use a little olfactory attention.
And don’t limit them to the air. We like to use them to refresh linen, cushions and other fabrics too, making them an easy way to introduce scent throughout your home.
Try: Urban Apothecary Fig Tree Room Spray or the Urban Apothecary Velvet Peony Room Spray.
Candles:
There’s a reason scented candles are the reigning queen of great home fragrance. They do three jobs at once: filling a room with fragrance while creating the warm, comforting ambience that makes a home feel instantly more inviting — and they look beautiful while doing it.
There’s also now so.much.choice when it comes to candles, so you can match your home fragrance to your personal scent, mood, or whatever whimsy you might have, without the (financial) commitment of a personal scent. From fresh and citrusy to woody, smoky, floral and even gourmand, there’s a candle for literally any interior or scent profile. Our tip? Choose one fragrance for everyday use, and then another few on rotation for special occasions or seasons.
Try: Paddywax Heirloom Tomato Boxed Candle or the Archive On Cloud 9 Sea Spray and Sky Candle
Reed Diffuser:
If you want your home to smell beautiful without having to actually do anything, a reed diffuser is hard to beat. Literally, there’s no flame to light or button to press; the reeds just gradually draw up the scented oil and disperse fragrance gently into the room throughout the day.
They’re particularly good for spaces where you want a constant, understated scent: think hallways, bathrooms, bedrooms or living areas. If you’re turning your nose up imagining the questionable diffusers of decades past, you can exhale because the modern designs are genuinely chic, becoming part of the decor rather than something you’d rather hide.
Choose a fragrance you love, position it somewhere with good airflow and turn the reeds from time to time when you want to refresh the scent. Easy.
Try: Urban Apothecary Smoked Leather Reed Diffuser, or the Paddywax Ginger and Teak Ceramic Diffuser.
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