Want A Signature Scent For Your Home? Here's How To Find It

In the same way a few spritzes of your favourite fragrance is the final finishing touch that pulls together an outfit, filling your home with a 'signature scent' is like the finishing touch on your decor; it amplifies the mood you want to create and makes the space feel more, well, you.

"Home fragrance is a chance to completely elevate your space," says MECCA Fragrance Specialist and Beauty Board member Steven Glyde. "And home fragrance goes beyond just the scent; [the vessel] will exist in your home, it will be visible. A home fragrance is something that you interact with, so, there’s a holistic approach we can take."

Here, Glyde shares his expert guide to matching your home's design style (and your personality) with a signature scent from Diptyque's collection. Ready to be inspired?

So, where do you start when choosing a home fragrance? According to Glyde, the most important element to consider when choosing a home scent is the space itself – whether it be a room, outdoor area or hallway. "Most people begin with trying to find the perfect scent – I find it far more interesting to start with an interrogation of the space in question," he explains. "How big is it? What materials, textiles and decor are present? Does this space need support and elevation, or a ‘pop?’"

Glyde adds, "The only real parameter we need to understand is how big the space in question is."

Next, it's time to consider the way your home fragrance is delivered. "Your classic home fragrance options are candles, room sprays and diffusers," the expert explains. "Knowing the difference can help you navigate the home category, and begin to understand how they each serve a space in unique ways."

Glyde calls candles "more than just home fragrance"; from trimming the wick to striking the match and watching the flickering flame dance as the scent slowly emanates through the air, "they carry ritual and intention into a fragrant experience."

Says Glyde, "Candles will gently fill a room with scent, provide ambience, and require that you end the ritual when it’s time. It’s the perfect option for people who want to create special moments, mindful escapes, or experience home fragrance in an intentional way."

There other benefits to candles, too: "They come in sizes to meet every sized room, and a wide array evocative scents," Glyde explains, adding, "Candles, to me, always feel like an investment; at the end of its 'life', I know I’ll have a beautiful vessel to repurpose – a Diptyque candle becomes an aesthetic brush holder, for example."

But while candles are about the ritual, room sprays provide "immediate satisfaction," says the expert. "Your home will be transformed not long after that first spray, and room sprays will typically 'hold' [the scent] for 20 – 45 minutes.

"They are the perfect option to freshen up, or prepare a space for company."

When it comes to scenting your home's interior, Glyde reassures that larger rooms are "no problem": "Another spray or two and you’ll see how far a luxury room spray can take you!"

Finally, there are diffusers – "The ‘no-fuss’ home fragrance choice, offering a gentle aura to your space," according to Glyde, who adds, "Diffusers will elevate your space for months on end, ensuring the vibe is always right!"

He calls them "perfect for small-to-medium rooms, or in a hallway to help scentscape the home," and advises placing them "by a door, or somewhere exposed to a gentle breeze – this will help you get the greatest expression out of your diffuser."