Fragrance, emotion and memory: three elements that are inexorably linked. A fragrance is more than just a scent. Your choice sets the atmosphere of your space. The right aroma can set the tone for your space, complement your decor, and subtly shape your mood from the moment you walk through the door.
At La Redoute, we know how powerful fragrance can be. Our curated collection of home fragrances is designed to freshen up every corner of your home, helping you create a beautifully cohesive and immersive environment.
Types of home fragrances
There are four classic ways to introduce fragrance into your home:.
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Room sprays
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Wax melts
Each brings a unique mood, aesthetic and level of intensity to your space. Whether you love the soft flicker of candlelight or the effortless freshness of a diffuser, there’s a perfect option to match your style and scent preferences.
Scented candles
Scented candles provide both an ambient fragrance and visual appeal. The aromatic oils are blended with the candle wax. When the wax is heated by the flame, the scent is released into the room in small particles. They have a gentle effect and many love the beauty of a lit candle to accentuate the relaxing style of a room.
A beautiful scented candle is matched perfectly by sophisticated scents like lavender, sandalwood, or vanilla which waft delightfully from the candle's warm flame.
Diffusers
Diffusers offer a subtle and continuous source of fragrance that continues throughout the day. They are ideal for creating a lasting ambiance in your home. Reed diffusers, also known as evaporative diffusers, draw scented oil up through wooden reeds, dispersing the scent gradually throughout the day. They’re stylish, subtle, and ideal for maintaining a consistent fragrance in any room.
Electric diffusers, including ultrasonic and nebulising models, offer a more powerful and controlled aroma. Ultrasonic diffusers use water and vibrations to disperse essential oils into the air, while nebulisers work without water, delivering a fine mist of pure scent. Both are excellent for creating a noticeable fragrance at the push of a button.
Room sprays & mists
Room sprays are a quick and effective way to refresh a space. A few spritzes can instantly uplift a room, making them perfect for high-traffic areas like kitchens and bathrooms.
Room sprays allow you to immediately redefine the aroma of your room while your choice of aromatic formula will determine how the particles linger. For example, oil-based sprays cling to furnishings and surfaces, providing a more lasting fragrance whilst water or alcohol-based sprays provide a powerful yet temporary effect.
Wax melts
Wax melts offer a safe and stylish alternative to traditional candles. These scented wax blocks are gently warmed using a tea light burner or electric wax warmer. As they melt, they release a long-lasting aroma – often more intense than candles – and can be reused several times. Wax melts are ideal for layering scents and filling larger rooms with fragrance.
Best fragrances for different moods
The first step when it comes to choosing a fragrance is to decide the mood you want to evoke. Fragrance has a strong connection to the intuitive, feeling areas of your brain. A fragrance can evoke memory and emotion. A subtle fragrance will gently influence your mood, which you can use to create the perfect ambiance for each space in your home.
Fragrances can enhance emotional and physical states, so you can match the right fragrance to each room. For example, you’ll likely prefer a relaxing fragrance in your bedroom, an energising fragrance in your kitchen, and a mood-lifting fragrance for your living room with a mind toward blended transitions between spaces.
Here’s how to match your mood with the perfect fragrance:
Relaxation and calm
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Lavender · Chamomile · Eucalyptus
Soft, soothing scents like lavender, chamomile and eucalyptus can help you relax and unwind. They’re perfect for bedrooms and living rooms – spaces where you unwind and recharge. These gentle aromas can ease stress and support a restful, serene atmosphere.
Energising and inviting
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Bergamot · Lemon · Orange · Jasmine · Rose
Bright and cheerful scents can help you feel energised and make a room more inviting. Energetic scents include those with a citrus note like bergamot, lemon or orange. Fresh florals like jasmine and rose can also boost your energy. These fragrances are ideal for your kitchen, hallway and other rooms where you like to get things done.
Warmth and cosiness
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Vanilla · Amber · Forest Notes
A warm fragrance makes a space feel welcoming and cosy. We often love warm fragrances like vanilla, amber and woodsy scents to make a space feel more comfortable whilst balancing the difference between energy and relaxation. These fragrances feel inviting and often promote social gatherings making them perfect for living rooms and dens.
Focus and clarity
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Mint · Rosemary · Pine
Sometimes, a crisp scent is the ideal fragrance for spaces where you want to enhance focus clarity. Fragrances like rosemary, mint and pine offer that clean, energetic smell that enhances our ability to stay awake and clear-headed when it matters most. This makes these fragrances the ideal match for your office, study spaces and hobby rooms.
How to choose the right home fragrance for your space
How do you choose the perfect fragrance for each room? While we've explored different fragrance profiles, each room in your home represents a unique ambiance and matching it with the right fragrance is a matter of style, preference and practical use. Your choice of fragrance should fit with the mood you want to evoke, the style of the room's decor and the design of the space itself. We can help you balance decorative appeal with your fragrance performance.
Consider the room
The way a room is used and the number of people who share the space can influence your choice in fragrance. For the most active areas in your home, such as the kitchen or hallway, we suggest lighter and fresher scents. More private spaces, such as bedrooms and bathrooms, often feel more relaxing with deeper and calmer scents.
Match the decor
Your interior decor in each room can be a wonderful inspiration when selecting a fragrance. Explore how fragrance can complement the style you have already chosen, matching visuals with what your mind might expect to smell when you see the space.
For example, floral scents would be perfect for a minimalist space or one with floral patterns in the design. If your space has a more earthy feel, a fresh woodsy scent might be the perfect aromatic note. If you have decorated for a warm cosiness, it's only natural to choose a warm and comforting scent to enhance that ambiance in your space whilst cool modernity may be accentuated by a crisp focusing aroma.
Seasonal scents
Let's not forget how delightful it can be to choose aromas that align with the seasons. Switching fragrances seasonally can help you feel the energy that matches the time of year. Floral scents enhance that sense of fresh springtime energy. Citrus is often the perfect note for summer followed by warm spicy scents for fall. Everyone has their favourite winter scent, whether it's warm vanilla or crisp peppermint that defines the joy of cool air and the holiday season.
Complementary transitions
Lastly, consider how the fragrance you choose for each room will transition as you move between spaces in your home. Explore fragrance palettes that complement each other so that your entire home is delightful including spaces where different aromas overlap such as doorways and hallways.
It's also important to remember that if you have central air, the fragrance near the intake will circulate subtly throughout the home. This can be an advantage, allowing you to create beautiful layered fragrance experiences that enhance your home's overall aromatic ambiance if planned correctly.
The perfect fragrances for your home
The right home fragrance does more than just smell good – it enhances your everyday experience. Whether you want to create a sanctuary for rest, an energising place to work or a cosy setting for guests, your choice of scent plays a crucial role.
Explore La Redoute’s candle and diffuser collection to find beautifully designed home fragrances that complement your decor and transform the mood of every room.
Ready to find your perfect scent? Browse our curated selection and start your fragrance journey today.
