Home fragrance solutions

[twowhat?]

I will start by saying I know nothing about this other than the old plug-in diffusers or horribly strong perfumed candles, etc. I would like to explore adding a non-toxic, non-overwhelming, light and natural home fragrance.

How in the world do I do this? What are the current options? I'm open to candles, essential oil diffusers, etc as long as they are non-toxic and light-handed in terms of adding scent (or adjustable in some way to keep the scent light). I prefer natural scents for sure and absolutely hate anything perfume-y and can't stand potpourri.

Or am I too picky and out of luck? LOL.

[SnuggleBuggles]

I boil cinnamon sticks if I want the house to occasionally smell better.
I love the Jo Malone diffusers but I don’t really know how they fair air quality wise. I’ve never bought one due to price but I love them whenever I’m in Nordstrom. Our store uses them in bathrooms and other public spaces.


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[gatorsmom]

My mother used to have those strong- smelling Yankee candles around her house. They gave me the worst headache and for years made me swear off scented candles. Then, at some point I was given a candle from Illume and fell in love. I adore the Balsam and Ceder scent at Christmas time and it doesn't bother me. I"m not sure why it doesn't bother me because mine is a soy candle and I"m allergic to soy. But I can leave them burning for hours in the kitchen while I"m working and it doesn't affect me at all. Since I got that candle, I have bought other Illume candles and love their sophisticated scents and pretty jars. They have a bunch of stuff on their website but I see they have some smaller gift versions on Anthropologie. https://illumecandles.com/collections/balsam-and-cedar/products/45253272000?variant=40751512682671 https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/springs-eden-tin-candle2?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=068&searchparams=q%3Dillume&type=STANDARD&size=One%20Size&quantity=1

[PunkyBoo]

The plug ins give me raging headaches and burn my throat regardless of the scent or proximity. I like PPs idea of boiling cinnamon sticks, but I'm also a fan of my house not having a scent. If my house smells weird after I cook something, I spray Febreeze (in the lightest scent possible/unscented).
I do have a couple of candles that just sit open, unlit, and I can smell them faintly as I walk by. I'm too busy/distracted and pyrophobic to have candles lit inside the house.

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[SnuggleBuggles]

Trader Joe’s has really nice, cheap soy candles. They have seasonal scents.


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[NCGrandma]

The plug ins give me raging headaches and burn my throat regardless of the scent or proximity. I like PPs idea of boiling cinnamon sticks, but I'm also a fan of my house not having a scent. If my house smells weird after I cook something, I spray Febreeze (in the lightest scent possible/unscented).
I do have a couple of candles that just sit open, unlit, and I can smell them faintly as I walk by. I'm too busy/distracted and pyrophobic to have candles lit inside the house.

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Glad to hear I’m not the only one who reacts badly to any kind of scented products — my allergies go into overdrive if I’m anywhere near plug-ins, scented sprays, candles, or my biggest nemesis, a large open bowl of potpourri. And I’m also very uneasy around lighted candles even if there aren’t any energetic young kids running around.


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[hbridge]

Last year I started to light ONE candle. In the kitchen, on the island. ONLY ONE at a time!! I light it late afternoon and DC blows it out by 7pm every night.

Up until that point, they terrified me (and DC). Finally, I decided to try ONE!!! I purchase only beeswax and soy from etsy. They are lightly scented. It works for me and has not triggered my crazy allergies...

Cinnamon sticks is a great idea too, but boiling water makes me nervous too ...