Home Fragrance Reviews
Home fragrance is a subtle but effective way to enhance the atmosphere of your living space. It’s about finding a scent that complements your home without overpowering it. Options like scented candles or reed diffusers can add a gentle touch of aroma to your rooms.
The key is in choosing the right fragrance. Light, fresh scents can make a space feel bright and clean, while warmer tones like vanilla or wood can create a cozy feeling. Seasonal scents can also add a nice touch throughout the year. It’s important to use these fragrances sparingly; a subtle hint of scent can make a significant impact. Experiment to discover what works best for your home, aiming for a balanced and pleasant atmosphere.
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NEW Cyrnos Candle by Cire Trudon and La Promeneuse Wax Burner
Oooh, it’s always exciting when Cire Trudon release something new. I can safely say that Cire Trudon has ruined candles for me. I used to love finding weird candles here and there but honestly nothing compares to anything from Cire Trudon, from ultra-budget to super-luxury; all ruined! Nothing makes your house feel like these do –…
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Perfumer H by Lyn Harris
When I first found out about the Perfumer H venture I had to keep my gob shut for sooo long but it has definitely been worth the wait. Perfumer H is the new brand from Lyn Harris after her depart from Miller Harris. The fragrances in the photo are lab samples whilst the retailed products are housed…
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Acqua Di Parma Room Spray: Colonia Accord
I had always known Acqua di Parma did candles, but it wasn’t until my mum gave me this for my Birthday, that I finally discovered their room sprays! This is the Colonia Accord Room Spray, closest matched (pretty much identical) to the original Acqua Di Palma Colonia. This is a fully three-dimensional room fragrance with tops…
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Ormonde Jayne Nocturne Candle
I love an Ormonde Jayne Christmas candle and this for 2015 is spectacular. The Nocturne fragrance is inspired by fireplaces, open log fires, pine cones, cedar wood and embers with notes of cedar wood, cardamom, sandalwood, amber, tonka, mandarin and pink pepper; whilst still having that signature Ormonde Jayne creamy soft undertone. It’s to die…
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NEW Clinique Aromatics in Black Candle
OMG. OK, so this was pretty exciting. I’d read Jane’s review yesterday of the Aromatics in White candle and was twitching as I knew my Aromatics in Black was just around the corner. Turns out I’d missed delivery of it at the beginning of the week and it was the parcel being redelivered today – darn Royal…
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MUJI Cinnamon & Mandarin Travel Candle
How gorgeous is this? I picked it up a few weeks before moving into my new apartment when myself and Jason from UPPR went on a lunch trip to the Selfridges Oxford Street home department. Although happy with my teeny candle, I am still jealous of Jason’s fabulous Tree Trunk Vase from HAY. Despite MUJI…
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LUSH Oxford Street Launch in 72 Photos
This post was updated on the 25th January 2024 with all images re-processed, ‘cool’ photo filters removed and new, unseen images from my trip. I hope this serves as a bit of a time capsule for Lush fans and enthusiasts. Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in the vibrant world of…
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Fornasetti Profumi Giardino Segreto Candle
If you’ve ever watched Pam Ann, you might remember her demonstrating how British Airways cabin crew can tell you to ‘f***k off’ with just one flash of their eyes, it’s just a single look. I’m 99% certain that the owls adorning the Fornasetti Profumi Giardino Segreto Candle are doing just that. I have a love affair with…
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Cire Trudon Byron Candle: The Vivacious Spirit of The British Poet
Cire Trudon, Paris, really do show the fragrance industry how to make candles, they’re the best candles and Byron, new for 2014, is no exception. Cire Trudon is the oldest manufacturer maker in the world with their famous candle factory still in France to this day. The Mandle (man·dle \mændl\ n) Until recently, scented candles were most definitely in…
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Christmas with Creme de La Mer: The Limited Edition Candle
Your eyes are not deceiving you, this really is a Creme de La Mer candle. When I was show this at the press meeting, I almost choked on my drink. La Mer have never released a candle before and this is an exclusive limited edition for Christmas. It doesn’t quite smell like Creme de La…