There is nothing better than walking through a door into a wonderful-smelling room. It makes everything feel fresh. It probably even puts you in a better mood. This kind of situation is really important especially after we have to stay at home a lot nowadays. Our homes now function as offices, restaurants, gyms, and all-around primary hang spots.
Because of that, the usage of home fragrances is really recommended. These different types of beautiful and also functional home fragrances will give your space an instant and effortless update. From reed diffusers to candles, room sprays, and many others. To make your life easier to choose from, these are the best 5 types of home fragrances.
1) Scented Candles
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These are widely available in the market in a variety of scents, sizes, shapes, and colors, hence their popularity. Their dancing flames offer a warm and romantic ambiance to any room. A scented candle can be placed anywhere around the home, though preferably at a safe distance from young children and pets lest they become a fire hazard.
Typically, they are recommended for spaces where you spent most of your time, such as the living area or your bedroom as you will need to put out the flame after a few hours once the top layer of wax has melted evenly. The wicks should be trimmed after use to prevent black smoke.
2) Electric Diffusers
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As its name suggests, an electric diffuser requires an electric source or battery power to operate. Water-based types typically contain a small basin where you would fill in water and a few drops of your preferred essential oils. Ultrasonic waves then aerosolize the water and oils into a fine mist that diffuses fragrance into the air while cleansing it, thus doubling as a humidifier.
There are many designs and sizes available today, so you’re bound to find one that fits your personal home aesthetic. It is also safe for use through the night, ideal for those with trouble sleeping to use with sleep-inducing aromas.
3) Reed Diffuser
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A reed diffuser is relatively convenient, long-lasting, and low-maintenance compared to others on this list. It uses porous, wooden reeds to draw essential oils or fragrances from the bottle of a bottle to the top of the reed. The scent is released into the air as the oils are absorbed into the reeds.
You need only flip the reeds upside down once a week to ensure their pores are not clogged, no lighter or electricity is needed. However, the scent is quite subtle, so it is best used to perfume smaller spaces.
4) Room Sprays
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Designed to function as a cologne or perfume, room sprays offer the fastest fragrance fix. Thus, they are your best option to mask unpleasant odors. A room spray is compounded with higher concentrations of fragrances and chemicals compared to a body perfume and hence is not recommended to be used in the same way.
Those with lofty ceilings, busy furniture, and a lot of movement in the house would benefit from room sprays, as they offer better mobility and flexible concentrations by a number of sprays.
5) Incense
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This may be an old-school option, but it’s still used in many modern contexts. Despite their religious connotations, some people burn incense because they find the experience of burning incense calming and to a certain extent, healing. Others simply enjoy a smoky aroma evoking the great outdoors.
Originally burnt in their raw plant or wood form, incense is more commonly available in the form of coil, cone, and sticks today. To use it, you light the tip of the stick/coil/cone that’s placed on an incense burner and let it burn for a few moments before gently extinguishing the fire.
Sources: First Classe.
