Notes from home

Have you ever noticed how a simple scent can bring back distant memories and take you back to a time or a place that you had long since forgotten? Fragrances and aromas are powerfully evocative. By awakening the pleasure centre of the brain, they can change your mood in an instant and stimulate feelings of happiness, wellbeing, calm and relaxation.

Scented candles

Scented candles come in all shapes, sizes and delicious fragrances. Whether you’re looking to fill an elegant candle holder or want something to add a touch of glamour, the choice is endless. Let’s take a look at mood-enhancing products for your home.

Sweet matrimony: Dyptique’s Roseros range

Dyptique recently launched Roseros, a new range of scented candles. The set of two 140g candles marries two delicate rose perfumes: Garden Rose and Rugosa Rose. The Garden Rose carries notes of Egyptian basil essence, blackcurrant, violet, and sweet and sensual musks. The Rugosa Rose offers a dense, spicy scent with undertones of myrrh essence, Laos benzoin, Peru balm, cedar and sandalwood. Available at Bloomingdale’s Home for Dh340.

Designer chic: Bois D’Alexa candle

These slick, handcrafted scented candles are encased in French glass with a hand-etched pewter lid. They are designed by Alexa Rodulfo and poured in Grasse, which is known as “the perfume capital of the world”. Available at THE One for Dh399.

Scents of humour: Aromatherapy Interventions

If you are looking for a home fragrance gift with a personal touch, look no further than Aromatherapy Interventions soy blend candles, which combine a sense of humour and insight with alluring scents. Show that special someone how well you know them with this unique expression of friendship which is sure to lift their spirits. Available at THE One for Dh99.

Classic style: Ralph Lauren, Spring Cape

Ralph Lauren defines style and this timeless piece will double as an attractive ornament, with its brass outer casing and black lacquered base. Available at Bloomingdale’s Home for Dh275.

Berrylicious: mottle pillar candle

For an attractive, affordable range, visit Home Centre and check out their fruity favourites which include the gingerlily and lotus jar at Dh29; the pineapple pillar candle at Dh15; the apricot jar candle at Dh15; and the berry-coloured mottle pillar candle at Dh15. If you prefer something more dainty, their sets of scented T-lights come in a glass jar for Dh19 at Home Centre.

Sensual scents: Linnea’s  eco-luxe triple-scented soy candles

Aimed at eco-conscious consumers, these aromatic natural soy-wax candles have a double wick and are triple-scented to ensure the longevity of the luxurious fragrance until burnout. The range was founded by mother-daughter duo Lynn Manley and Laura Cler and is lovingly packaged in recycled materials, complete with a signature stamp. Available at THE One for Dh149.

Elegant essence diffusers

Replacing the "retro favourite" incense burner, these aromatic oils and diffusing sticks are an effective, yet attractive alternative to their smokey counterparts.

Fruity bouquet: Agraria room  fragrances

This “gift suite” containing Agraria’s bitter-orange fragrance diffuser is perfect during the winter months, with its comforting fruity scent. Available at Bloomingdale’s Home for Dh425.

Sweet perfume: Esteban, Paris

This stylish gift set holds a scented bouquet oil with diffuser sticks and an elegant bottle. Available at Bloomingdale’s Home for Dh330.