People all over the world, from the heart of Miami to the beaches of New Zealand, use luxury home fragrances to spice up the ambiance in their houses. Although you can introduce a scent into your home in many ways (diffuser, reed diffuser, room spray, the list goes on), we’re going old school in this article.
We’re going to introduce you to six high-end scented candles from Snif that you can use to perfect the vibe in your home and give your space that extra touch of sophistication.
Why Choose a Scent for Your Home?
Before we take a close look at the six luxury Snif scents you can try in your home, we need to break down why home fragrances are so essential in the first place.
That’s why this section will dive into the two main reasons why people may choose to introduce a scent into their home.
Ambiance
First and foremost, fragrance has a huge impact on ambiance. When you pull a freshly baked tray of cookies out of the oven on a cold winter’s day, there’s something irresistibly comforting and warm about the smell. Similarly, the first spray of sunscreen and whiff of citrus are undeniable markers of summer.
All this goes to show that fragrances are evocative. They can affect our emotions and transport us back in time by reminding us of important memories. When choosing a fragrance for your home, it’s important to remember that it will have an impact on how you and your guests feel in the space.
You may want your bathroom to feel fresh, clean, and rejuvenating, so it’s important to choose a scent that reflects those sentiments. On the other hand, you may want your living room to feel chill and relaxing, and certain scents can help make that possible.
Showcase Your Personality
Another reason you should consider giving your home (or all the rooms in your home) a distinct fragrance is that it’s a meaningful way to showcase your personality. In the same way the color of the walls and style of furniture are reflections of your personality, so is the fragrance you choose.
Some fragrances are dark, mysterious, and sensual, while others are grounding and serene. Try out a few different candle scents until you find some that feel like “you.” Once you do, light them in your favorite rooms and watch as your house starts to feel more and more like a space cultivated specifically to meet your needs.
What Are Some Luxury Scents To Try for Your Home?
Now that you know why it’s important to choose a fragrance for your home, we’re going to see six different home luxury scents from Snif. This list contains some of our new arrivals as well as the tried and true best sellers.
No matter what fragrance vibe you’re going for in your home, there’s something for you on this list.
1. Private Hours
For a fragrance that can make a night in feel as special as an overnight stay at a swanky downtown hotel, look no further than Private Hours.
Featuring a blend of tobacco flower, leather, cannabis, amber, and cashmere woods, this spiced rum candle will help you relax, unwind, and give your living room an unofficial air of “Do Not Disturb.”
2. Instant Karma
Instant Karma is a cinnamon candle that offers coziness in a jar. Cardamom, nashi pear, black plum, geranium, vetiver, cedarwood, and black tea come together in this candle to make for a combination that is creamy and spicy in equal measure.
Perfect for a wintery night in, the Instant Karma candle can make any room feel inviting and warm.
3. Sweet Ash
If you’re looking for a candle you can light at any time of year in any room, then Sweet Ash is the candle for you.
With the same scent profile as our best-selling fragrance, this vanilla candle makes any room feel fresh and tranquil. This sweet, earthy scent brings together juniper, bergamot, fir balsam, tonka, vanilla bean, white moss, and patchouli.
4. Way With Woods
Way With Woods is the ideal candle for any nature lover looking to bring the magic of the natural world inside. Inviting, bright, and crisp, this woodsy candle smells like the feeling you get after a jog through the woods.
As soon as you light it, the scents of white tea, mandarin, sandalwood, amber woods, vetiver, and musk will freshen up your space without overwhelming it.
5. Off the Grid
Just as the name promises, Off the Grid will help take you to your happy place. This warm-scented candle features a citrusy, spicy blend of lily of the valley, moss, cypress, tuberose, cedar, cistus amber, and sandalwood.
On those days when you want to take a long, hot shower or bundle up on the couch, Off the Grid can make your space even cozier.
6. Big Flirt
Set the mood right with Big Flirt. This chocolate and strawberry candle knows how to turn heads and make a statement, making it perfect for a first date or a Valentine's dinner. Wild strawberry, champagne, chocolate ganache, jasmine sambac, vanilla milk, and patchouli gayo are blended to give this candle its distinctly romantic fragrance.
Make Your House Feel Like Home
You don’t have to be staying at a fancy hotel to make your living space feel luxurious and indulgent.
With the versatile collection of candles from Snif, you can make your home feel like a sophisticated oasis where the scent of each room is perfectly matched to its use and vibe.
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Do You Smell That? The Surprising Science Behind Cannabis Aromas | ACS Publications Chemistry Blog