Gifting

Scentsation: Six of the best home scents to give or keep

A good smelling home is something we dismiss as indulgent, but creating balance and harmony in your living space has never been more important

11 December 2022 - 00:00
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Task Opulent Oudh of Africa luxury scented candle.
Task Opulent Oudh of Africa luxury scented candle.
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Task Opulent Oudh of Africa luxury scented candle

For lovers of scented candles, it doesn’t get any better than this — Task Interior Styling’s Opulent Oudh of Africa scented candle fills the entire room with its rich aroma emanating from a blend of natural wax and fragrance oils and promises 50 hours of scented burn time.

R220 from taskinteriorstyling-shop.co.za.

Africology aromatherapy oil burner and atmosphere fragrance.
Africology aromatherapy oil burner and atmosphere fragrance.
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Africology aromatherapy oil burner and atmosphere fragrance 

If there’s one thing Africology does well it’s beautiful scents. Their aromatherapy oil burner is handcrafted by local artisans and is the perfect way to create a tranquil atmosphere with natural ingredients. The Africology atmosphere fragrance is a unique blend of essential oils with top notes of neroli that gently fill your space, calm your mind and create a spa-like atmosphere in the comfort of your home.

R815 from africologyspa.com.

Babylonstoren orange blossom room spray

While anything from the Babylonstoren’s Scented Room is simply divine, their room sprays are the perfect stocking filler.

Our pick is the orange blossom room spray with its zesty-sweet floral fragrance reminiscent of spring. Its gentle mist  perfumes the air with a lingering scent.

R220 from babylonstoren.com.

Babylonstoren orange blossom room spray.
Babylonstoren orange blossom room spray.
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Amanda Jayne gold tin & home fragrance set

This beautiful gift set includes a hand-poured, natural soy wax candle of your choice in a gold tin which promises around 20 hours of burn time; a 100ml home fragrance bottle of your choice made with a natural alcohol base and a blend of essential oils and an elegant  box of matches. We love the night bloom scent with its soft fragrance of jasmine, sandalwood and ylang-ylang.

R359 from amandajaynecandles.com.

Amanda Jayne gold tin & home fragrance set.
Amanda Jayne gold tin & home fragrance set.
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Panier des Sens cherry blossom reed diffuser

With Panier des Sens’ new home collection there’s no more wasting your money on diffusers that don’t deliver.

Made in the heart of Provence, France with 90% natural, plant-based ingredients, this refillable and recyclable reed diffuser promises six months of robust fragrance.

For a scent that will transport you to an orchard in bloom, try the cherry blossom fragrance — a balanced scent of delicate floral and musky perfume.

R699 from panierdessens.com.

Panier des Sens cherry blossom reed diffuser.
Panier des Sens cherry blossom reed diffuser.
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The Heart Chakra Candle by Wild Olive 

Wild Olive Artisans, an artisanal manufacturing house established in 1997 in Cape Town, has brought out a delightful Chakra candle collection, sure to create a state of instant bliss and calm.

“Chakra aromatherapeutic candles are designed to assist you in your meditation, yoga and energy healing practice,” explains Madalina Heneck, the creative director of Wild Olive Artisans.

The set of seven chakra candles uses the powerful combination of colour therapy and soy wax perfumed with natural essential oils to enhance your experience and help you unlock the chakra you choose.

Each candle is housed in a delicately handcrafted porcelain vessel illustrated with the relevant chakra symbol.

The Anahata, or heart chakra, represents love, acceptance and compassion for ourselves and others. 

R750 from wildolive.eu.

The Chakra Candle Collection.
The Chakra Candle Collection.
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