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The scents that will always make your home feel Christmassy
We know how powerful scent can be, transforming a room and changing the mood instantly, from vivid and invigorating to soothing and peaceful. And it's no different at Christmastime. In the lead up to the festive season, there's nothing better than y0ur home feeling all Christmassy, whether it's through decorations that bring you joy or scented candles that make you feel all warm and cosy inside.
To create your very own Christmas winter wonderland, the fragrance experts at Fragrance Direct have conjured up a magical array of scents to combine. Maybe these are scents that you'll want to use in your home beyond the festive season, too.
Woody Notes
Woody notes of pine or spruce are home fragrance favourites during winter, as they’re associated with the smell of fresh Christmas trees. On the whole, woody fragrances can be either crisp and light or hearty and rich, depending on the wood the notes derive from. Fir, pine, and spruce will offer the classic Christmas tree scent, but rich notes of cedar, sandalwood and rosewood will create the warm aroma of a log fire.
They are often used as standalone scents, however, they also make up the warm base notes in many Christmas-themed fragrances.
Pair woody notes with fruit, spicy or sweet notes to add a sumptuous, sophisticated air to any fragrance.
Warm spices
Traditionally, cinnamon has won the title for the most popular festive scents, however, as fragrances have evolved, spices such as ginger, cardamom and the ancient Christmas elements of frankincense and myrrh are now seen more frequently for an even more sumptuous take on festive spices.
These notes can be paired with woody notes or musk to create a rich, refined fragrance full of winter warmth.
Vanilla and chocolate
From classic vanilla notes to warm caramel, these scents are buttery at the base and combined with spices, create the aroma of mouth-watering desserts such as crepes, waffles, and macarons.
Making the perfect kitchen candle, light as you serve dessert for an infusion of Christmas sweetness.
Bergamot
Bergamot orange is the fragrant citrus fruit of the Citrus bergamia, a small evergreen tree which blossoms during the winter. It is commonly used in earl grey tea, thanks to its peppery yet sweet scent.
It has a sweet, fruity aroma with hints of mild spice and wood, and it’s one of the most popular notes used by perfumers in many male and female fragrances.
Light the scent of bergamot alone, or combine it with sweet mandarin orange for a warm, oriental aroma. It's perfect for a cosy night in this winter.
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