I Don't Like Rose-Scented Candles — I'd Pick These Instead for a Romantic Floral Home Fragrance

I know it might be controversial, but there are so many less powdery and more balanced candles to scent your space for spring

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These blossom-led notes are a far better choice to make your home smell in tune with the season.
(Image credit: Jo Malone London, Paddywax, Diptyque, Plum & Ashby)

I know I'm probably offending many fragrance traditionalists, but I'm just not a fan of rose-scented candles. It's a tad too powdery and almost jam-like for my taste. But that's not to say I don't appreciate floral fragrances in general.

Some of the best candles in my rotation for spring feature bloom-led notes that are a little more luxurious and definitely less on the nose (pardon the pun) for the nose. Rather than flooding your home with notes of this romantic red flower, try introducing scents like lily, freesia, peony, tulip, and honeysuckle instead.

There are even some floral fragrances to make your bedroom smell good, while catering to the space's duty to relax your senses. I'm talking jasmine, lavender, and chamomile.

But, of course, I won't leave you with a list of florals to go off. I've found some of the best floral-scented candles to help you make your home smell like spring. Take a look!


If you are into rose-scented candles, the only launch I've ever liked having in my scentscape is the Diptyque Roses Scented Candle. Layer it in with a white floral fragrance for the aromatic ambiance of an elevated English garden.

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Amiya Baratan
Home Wellness Writer

Amiya is a Home Wellness Writer at Livingetc. She recently graduated with a Masters Degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London, and has lent her words to beauty, fashion, and health sections of lifestyle publications including Harper’s Bazaar and Women’s Health. Her experience as a research analyst has equipped her with an eye for emerging trends. When she’s off the clock, she can be found reading, listening to music, or overanalyzing her latest Co-Star update.