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Favourite scented candle fragrances for a cosy, relaxing home atmosphere?

31 replies

MrsApplePie · 26/03/2026 20:43

Hi, I’m always going for the same scented candle and would like something different. What are your fave smells to have around your house ? I’m just about finished my vanilla scent and wanting to try a new one. Love my house smelling like I want it eat my candle 🤣. I like to try and de-frazzle the day with a nice scent throughout my house.

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mraladdinsir · 26/03/2026 21:07

I love Jo Malone Lilac Lavender and Lovage (townhouse Candle) so fresh, calming and perfect for this time of year x

Anewerforest · 26/03/2026 21:10

Can't stand scented candles. Fresh air is the best fragrance, or lavender.

EmilyintheUK · 26/03/2026 21:10

Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir.

CharityShopMensGlasses · 26/03/2026 21:15

Habitat seaside walk
Thos cosy site, vintage library.

TomatoSandwiches · 26/03/2026 21:18

I like Esteban, Neroli.

rubyslippers · 26/03/2026 21:19

Bath and bodywork’s mint and eucalyptus

lechatnoir · 26/03/2026 21:32

Absolutely loving Rituals Sakura at the moment - get them on Vinted for about half the price.

gillybombilly · 26/03/2026 21:36

As mentioned above, Habitat Seaside Walk or Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir.

LawrenceOfDryLabia · 26/03/2026 21:50

Can To Candle have a lovely black plum and rhubarb one

Makemydaypunk · 26/03/2026 21:56

My October to February scent is White Company Fireside, I absolutely love it and I’ve never found another scent I like as much as that one for the summer months, I’ve tried loads for the WC but don’t like any anything else so I’m hoping for some good suggestions here.

luckylavender · 26/03/2026 21:58

Yankee Clean Cotton

Tortephant · 27/03/2026 12:55

Geodesis, all day and ever day. Stunning.

longtompot · 27/03/2026 14:14

Can't stand scented candles. Fresh air is the best fragrance, or lavender
Hmm, ok. I use fresh air and scented candles and wax melts.

Anyway, @MrsApplePie I bought this one for my dd for her birthday and it is gorgeous.

https://www.habitat.co.uk/product/7568215?clickPR=plp:10:136

MrsApplePie · 27/03/2026 20:40

mraladdinsir · 26/03/2026 21:07

I love Jo Malone Lilac Lavender and Lovage (townhouse Candle) so fresh, calming and perfect for this time of year x

Oh that sounds gorgeous, lavender flowers s do calming. I could do with smelling that after a busy day of work and the kids !

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MrsApplePie · 27/03/2026 20:43

longtompot · 27/03/2026 14:14

Can't stand scented candles. Fresh air is the best fragrance, or lavender
Hmm, ok. I use fresh air and scented candles and wax melts.

Anyway, @MrsApplePie I bought this one for my dd for her birthday and it is gorgeous.

https://www.habitat.co.uk/product/7568215?clickPR=plp:10:136

Fresh air? Lol err yes I smell that quite a lot 24/7🤣

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MrsApplePie · 27/03/2026 20:44

rubyslippers · 26/03/2026 21:19

Bath and bodywork’s mint and eucalyptus

Oohh I smelt this today it’s so fresh and uplifting isn’t it

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MrsApplePie · 27/03/2026 20:45

CharityShopMensGlasses · 26/03/2026 21:15

Habitat seaside walk
Thos cosy site, vintage library.

Is that a scent vintage library? Mmmm Interesting

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MrsApplePie · 27/03/2026 20:48

LawrenceOfDryLabia · 26/03/2026 21:50

Can To Candle have a lovely black plum and rhubarb one

I’d never think to buy this scent. I must go test this one out 👍🏻👍🏻

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Chocolateteabag · 27/03/2026 20:48

I have a tomato leaf fragrance oil from Sainsbury in my diffuser - and I’ve put it in the bins under the bin bags too - kind of a green and fresh smell when the sun is out

i have found the big Aldi or Lidl candles with Amber in their descriptions have been good over the winter - last for weeks if lit for 3-4 hours a night

fiorentina · 27/03/2026 20:58

I like White Company Spring or Rhubarb. Also Lily Flame grass, or jasmine.
The Aldi dupe Pomegranate Noir is also nice.

I love fresh air in the day and have windows open but love a candle at night!

CharityShopMensGlasses · 27/03/2026 21:00

MrsApplePie · 27/03/2026 20:45

Is that a scent vintage library? Mmmm Interesting

Yes it smells of old paper, leather, and a tiny hint of tobacco. Its a lot nicer than it sounds 🤣

stample · 27/03/2026 21:08

Sitting room is plum and fig
bedroom is bergamot

MrsApplePie · 28/03/2026 06:30

CharityShopMensGlasses · 27/03/2026 21:00

Yes it smells of old paper, leather, and a tiny hint of tobacco. Its a lot nicer than it sounds 🤣

🤣🤣I know what you mean, the description isn’t the best, quite funny really 🤣. I’ve smelt my husbands aftershave that has tobacco leather smell I’ve just not tried in a candle

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