What does Christmas smell like in your home? Like spruce needles, cookies, vanilla and chocolate? Although it’s our eyes and taste buds that get the most out of the holidays, our sense of smell also plays a huge role. And that doesn’t only apply to discovering new perfumes under the tree.
It’s those magical Christmas scents that are able to create the true Christmas atmosphere in the blink of an eye. The pleasant scent of spruce, pine, cinnamon or gingerbread is also perfect for when you’re sipping on a hot cup of tea, nibbling on gingerbread and wrapping presents.
Light the Holiday Candles
A shopping list isn’t complete without candles. Hardly anything is as magical as their scent and flame. Christmas candles quickly create that peaceful, cosy and warm atmosphere we all need to curl up in sometimes, and they also bring a touch of mystery and magic. Some are even said to grant wishes… The practical individuals among us will enjoy the fact that everything looks different in the romantic light of a candle; even gingerbread men that haven’t quite gone according to plan, or the slight chaos that comes with gift wrapping.
Some Christmas candles are so beautiful that they can serve as the perfect Christmas gift, a stylish interior accessory and, in the context of sustainability, many of them can be used as a decorative piece for the home, even once all the wax has gone.
What do This Year’s Christmas Candles Smell Like?
Most Christmas scents play with sweet, woody and spicy aromas combined with fresh fruit notes (orange, lemon peel). Or they take the gourmand route: cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg or gingerbread spice are popular, while chocolate, caramel, biscuits and vanilla are long-time Christmas staples. Some holiday scents fill your home with notes of spruce or pine, while others aren’t afraid to introduce notes such as moss, resin or pomegranate.