Scented candles, reed diffusers, electric diffusers, scented gels… There is no shortage of ways to scent your home. But they are not all equal: duration, intensity, safety, upkeep – each has its strengths and limits. Here is what you need to choose wisely, depending on the room and the way you live.
Scented candles: the mood, but only for an evening
A candle is still a classic for creating a cosy atmosphere. But it only releases fragrance while it burns, and only for a few hours. It also needs watching: a flame should never be left alone, not at night, not when you leave the house, and never within reach of children or pets. And a candle usually contains 5 to 7% fragrance: the scent stays soft, and stops as soon as you blow it out.
Reed diffusers: discreet, but one to keep an eye on
A reed diffuser scents without a flame. But you need to flip the reeds regularly to revive the scent, and the bottle of liquid can spill on furniture or catch the attention of a curious child or cat. Its intensity fades over the weeks.
Electric diffusers: practical, but plugged in
An electric diffuser is easy to adjust, but it needs a socket nearby, regular refilling and a little maintenance. It does not suit every spot in the house: a shelf, a bathroom or a hallway does not always have a free socket.
Try scented gel
Open it, set it down: your room smells lovely for up to 30 days, with no flame and no electricity.
Scented gel: open, set down, forget
The Favaune scented gel works differently: simply open the tin and set it down in the room. The fragrance spreads on its own, continuously, for up to 30 days, with no flame, no electricity and no smoke. With more than 20% fragrance, compared with 5 to 7% for a candle, it truly scents the room and neutralises unpleasant odours. It is safe around children and pets, and its aluminium tin is recyclable.
What to choose for each room?
- Living room: a candle for a cosy evening, a scented gel so the room smells lovely the rest of the time.
- Bedroom: avoid flames. A gel with soft notes, such as Lavender, scents the room with no supervision at all.
- Bathroom and toilet: a fresh gel, such as Seaside, neutralises odours continuously. Read our bathroom tips.
- Entrance: a fragrance that welcomes you as soon as the door opens, with no socket and no reeds to flip.
In short
A candle is still ideal for a special moment; for a home that smells lovely every day without a second thought, scented gel is the simplest solution. Discover our scented gels and our alcohol-free room sprays, with fragrances from Grasse, made in France.
Find your home fragrance
Scented gels and alcohol-free room sprays, made in France.
