An excellent way to complement the beautiful decor of your home is by means of home fragrances , either in the form of scented candles or their more contemporary alternatives, reed diffusers . The final decisiion will depend on your circumstances. If you want a subtle but continuous fragrance, then reed diffusers are the ideal choice, because it is not a particularly prudent ideato leave a scented candle burning for a long time unattended. If you prefer to give your home a fragrance "boost", for just a few hours, then scented candles are are terrific choice.
It really does not matter what you choose, home fragrances afford the homeowner a simple, yet effective way of giving their home an uplifting boost with the use of natural wholesome fragrances, such as scented candles. One of the most attractive things about modern home fragrances is the enormous selection which is available. This choice encompasses not only to the method of dispersal of your favourite scent - either by way of scented candles or diffusers - but also to the selection of sizes, colours, designs and fragrances which are out there.
One thing which you should consider is that when it comes to choosing scented candles or diffusers, one size does not necessarily fit all. The preceived wisdom is that there are some scents which tend to give better results in particular areas of the home or in certain rooms than in others. By way of example, in the bedroom, to help you drift off to sleep, you would probably look to use relaxing scents which might include chamomile or jasmine, in place of aromas such ascitrus or ginger which are more uplifting and invigorating. On the other hand, if you are considering taking a long relaxing bath, then relaxing fragrances would are more appropriate.
The public rooms of your home - where you greet and receive visitors - are are some of the places you would want to make as comfortable and welcoming as you can. That means that in these rooms delicate subtle floral scents would be a good option .
Scented candles and diffusers can be found from a large number of manufacturers. These range from companies who specialise in cheaper mass-market products, which you can find in the local shop, supermarket or even at the local garage, to luxury brands who specialise in handmade products, created in true artisan fashion, employing the best ingredients.
Luxury scented candles and diffusers, made by companies like True Grace candles and Yankee candles, are more expensive than their factory produced alternatives and it is a fair question to enquire whether this price difference can be justified. In essence the difference in price basically comes down to two main things. Firstly, luxury candle brands make their candles using high-grade, eco-friendly waxes like soy wax or beeswax, instead of less expensive unrefined waxes. These waxes are not only a more eco friendly choice for the consumer, but also have the added advantages that they burn longer and cleaner than the alternatives, while also emitting fragrance more effectively. On the downside, however, these waxes are more expensive than paraffin wax and similar less refined waxes.
Luxury candle brands also obtain their aromas from the essential oils and extracts of plants, trees flowers and other botanicals, rather than from synthetic fragrance compounds . These aromatic oils and extracts are the same fragrance additives which have been used by master perfumers for decades . While they allow candle makers to create long-lasting true-to-life fragrances, they also carry a significant price premium over synthetic fragrances . As with so many things,whether you opt for candles made by a premium brand, or something less expensive , it all boils down to individual choice.
The author is the owner of The Scented Candle Store where you will find a variety of home fragrances, including True Grace candles and Yankee candles
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