Scent is one of the strongest devices to help conjure up a particular mood, both when worn on the person or when decorating a space. And never is this more evocative than in helping to create memories and a cheering atmosphere at Christmastime – which is why I’ll be enjoying these festive fragrances this Christmas.

A seasonal favourite, devotees (myself included) eagerly await Diptyque’s trio of festively scented candles every year. Of the three, my pick always tends to be that when lit conjures up an icy northern pine forest, managing to be simultaneously comforting and elegant. It gives good throw, and delicately scents its surrounds even when unlit. If you enjoy a Diptyque Christmas candle every year, I’d highly recommend their matching and completely charming carousel for an extra special touch.

The scent equivalent of an expensive velvet party dress, is warm, addictive, and oh-so-chic. It’s deep and redolent thanks to its notes of amber and musk, so I’d say best suited to evening if you’re celebrating Christmas in a warmer clime – although I’m squirreling my bottle away to wear all winter too. It’d smell equally delicious on a man or a woman, and I’m obsessed with the prettily bevelled bottle.

Spicy clove and fir balsam, inflected with sweet plums and oranges, paint a cosy scentscape in from Australian candlemakers . It finds the sweet spot between being fresh yet still warm and festive, which makes for the ideal scent to create a welcoming Christmas environment that isn’t too overbearing for the antipodean midsummer.

• What should you pay attention to when choosing fragrances for your home? Which room should smell how? What are the effects of fragrances?
• The way to bring the scents of nature to your living spaces is through room scents and scented candles. You can refresh the air of your room practically with the scent you want, from flower to spice.
• SELECTING THE SCENT FOR YOUR HOME
• Before deciding on the scent of your home, you should know yourself and your family well and make your choices accordingly. Heavy odors can make your home feel more gloomy.
• Light volatile odors may dim the effect you want to create in your living space. For this reason, when choosing a scent, choose the fragrance that best reflects your living space instead of the scent that is most beautiful to you.
• WHICH ROOM SHOULD SMELL HOW?
• You can use fruit-based scents, such as citrus scents, in your kitchen. Do not choose synthetic, heavy and stimulating scents in the bedroom. Use clean, mild and calm fragrances for comfort. Floral and citrus fragrances are ideal for bedrooms.
• Synthetic perfumes in the nursery can trigger allergies. You can use aromatherapeutic oils such as chamomile and lavender by dropping a few drops in a bowl of water. Entrances are ideal environments for air fresheners, you can provide a pleasant welcome for your guests.

THE EFFECTS OF FRAGRANCES

• Lemon: It has a relaxing effect. It relaxes the nerves.
• Tangerine: Has a calming effect.
• Orange: Helps you relax.
• Rose: The scent of love strengthens the memory and soothes.
• Yasemin: Creates a sense of trust.
• Bergamut: Provides spiritual balance.
• Apple: Increases energy.
• Sandalwood: Increases imagination.
• Daisy: It stimulates pure emotions.
• Orchid: It energizes your soul and creates a pleasant ambiance.
• Lavender, linden, sage: Soothes. DO some suggestions *: • Make potpourri from dried leaves.
• Change fragrances according to the season. You can try summer and winter scents that you can find easily. In summer, daffodils, roses, enamels, lemons; In winter, prefer fragrances such as cinnamon, apple, caramel, vanilla and rosemary.
• To prolong the usage time, straighten the wick after extinguishing your candle and cut it no longer than one cm from the tip.

DON’T:

• A standard sized scented candle is sufficient in a medium sized room. Do not burn too much.
• Be careful in choosing the scent you will use in the room where you eat. Because some scents can compliment the food with their gourmet structure; like cinnamon, caramel …