How to Find the Best Home Fragrance

Fragrance families have certain notes or scents in common.

Fresh Bright, clean and uplifting scents, often contain notes of neroli, sea salt and jasmine.

Citrus Refreshing and zesty with sparkling top notes including lemon, bergamot mandarin and grapefruit.

Amber Distinct scents with full-bodied, rich and warming tones such as vanilla, leather, pepper, tonka bean and woods.

Floral Blossoming aromas that complement each other such as jasmine, mimosa, rose, freesia and peony.

Herbal Botanical scents have relaxing qualities and may use notes of lavender, sweet orange, geranium and cedarwood.

Gourmand Mouth-watering ‘edible’ scents, with hints of vanilla, caramel, coffee, chocolate and honey.

Fruity Sweet berry bases or more tropical scents, often with notes of pomegranate, apple, fig or rhubarb.

Both diffuser reeds and electronic diffusers are great for creating a long-lasting scent, just make sure you're mantaining them properly.

If you're using a reed diffuser, we recommend opting for five to seven reeds. In larger rooms, or for a stronger scent, add more diffuser reeds. Flip reeds weekly to refresh the fragrance and replace if using refills. Don't forget to check out our wood diffusers, alongside our glass styles.

If you've chosen an electronic diffusers, we suggest cleaning it regularly to ensure you're getting the most out of your scent. Essential oils can easily clog them up, so after each use, wipe with a cloth to remove any excess oil or water. Clean by adding a teaspoon of white vinegar and running it outside for a short time. When the diffuser is in use, fragrance levels can be increased by adding more oil drops to the water base.

Room sprays and air fresheners are perfect for instantly sprucing up a space. They provide an instant burst of scent and are great for refreshing a room before guests arrive. Look to the M&S X Kelly Hoppen No. 1 Fragrance spray to infuse your home with an instant uplift. It's formulated with bright lemon and and bergamot top notes, warming clove, lavender and violet, then rich base notes of sandalwood and cedarwood. Use it to fill your home with a sense of calm.

Explore the Apothecary range for affordable, yet effective room sprays. Our Calm scent has just been reformulated with a stronger, long-lasting scent. Expect soothing notes of lavender and sweet orange that will transport you to warmer climes. Try spritzing it on your pillows every evening.