No matter the occasion, fragrant candles and home scents are the perfect gift to bring light, love, and a hint of luxury into a home. The simple act of lighting a scented candle, sitting down with loved ones, and enjoying the calming scents that it brings is enough to improve even the darkest days and a thoughtfully-chosen candle or diffuser will make every relaxing moment extra special.
Even if you know very little about your recipient’s scent preferences, these thoughtful and intentional gifts will provide them with lasting aromas and a sensory delight that is particularly appreciated throughout the winter months. There is no way to go wrong when picking out fragrant candles and plenty of reasons to choose them, and our guide is here to show you just how special candles and home scents can be when given as a gift.
Housewarming gifts
When attending a housewarming party, the odds are that at least one person will bring a candle as a gift – and with good reason!
During the first few weeks of a move, a new house might still feel unfamiliar, even if it is a dream home. It can take a while for this new space to truly feel like home, and for the familiarity of the old house to transfer to the new one, which is why the emotional connection to a familiar scent can make all the difference.
Scented gifts are a tried and tested way to wish a family luck and happiness in their new home and a practical way to help them settle into this new space; after all, does anything say welcome home quite like a familiar scent, a flickering glow, and the people that you love waiting in the kitchen?
Birthday presents
What do you get the person who has everything? In this case it is the thought that counts, and fragrant candles are intentional birthday gifts that offer so much more than just a nice smell.
The scent that you choose, particularly if you opt for a diffuser, will be the one that greets your recipient in the morning, welcomes visitors, and becomes the smell that they associate with home throughout the upcoming weeks and months. With the right candle you can curate an atmosphere and create a sensory experience that they will associate with all the exciting events they have planned for this year, so take the opportunity to gift an emotional connection with a new or familiar scent when choosing the perfect candle.
Pick-me-ups
If a friend has opened up to you regarding feelings of anxiety, stress or restlessness then there are particular scents that can help them to relax and unwind. Botanical and aromatherapy blends, including relaxing hints of lavender, neroli, and bergamot, will calm the mind whilst their relaxing glow provides the right conditions for a period of relaxation and stress-relief, particularly when lit around a relaxing bath or during a quiet evening at home.
These candles and home scents say so much more than ‘I’m here for you’. They show that you have heard their words, empathised with their struggles, and sourced a gift that reduces their stress rather than adding to it. Even when gifted with the best of intentions, a bottle of wine or similar gift will do little to calm the recipient’s mind, whilst a large gift will add to the clutter of their home, making small scented gifts a more considerate alternative that will help your loved one to feel seen and cared for.
Decorative touches
There is always an opportunity to brighten up a friends’ living space with a scented gift. From small keepsakes to big decorative statements, the key to giving these presents is to find ones that look as good as they smell. Fragrant candles in a beautiful glass holder or decorative tin container can be kept in pride of place on a mantlepiece or coffee table even whilst they are unlit, whilst tall candles in vibrant colours are one of the key must-haves for any dining table.
Reed diffusers are even easier to style as decorations as the scented oils are easily decanted into any holder that you choose. You can do this in advance and include some diffuser sticks shaped as flowers, or pair a set of candles with decorative candlesticks for a long-lasting gift that will set the scene for future gatherings.
Seasonal gifting
Winter will soon be upon us, bringing with it the opportunity to switch up our summer decor and transform our living rooms into cosy, seasonal spaces. This means throw blankets, scatter cushions, and all the scents of the season, so if you know someone who loves autumn, and all the smells that come along with it, then why not pick up a scented candle packed with spicy, woody notes to help them get in the festive mood?
These just-because gifts are a great way to capture the scents associated with each season and bring them into the homes of your loved ones all year round. For Christmas, who can beat the smell of apples, cloves and cinnamon on a winter evening, whilst summer diffusers fill our homes with the smell of seasonal flowers and fresh spring scents, so add these little seasonal joys to your shopping list this autumn.
Looking for the perfect scented present?
Celebrate someone special this autumn with the Home Fragrance collection from Roxtons, featuring candles and home scents from the brands that you know and love including Charles Farris, Rathbornes and Illumens.
