WHICH IS BEST?
Scented Candles vs. Incense
As both candles and incense provide a quick fragrance boost to the room in which they’re burnt, deciding which is best for you comes down to how much time you have.
Scented candles generally require being lit for at least an hour to allow time for the fragrance oils to warm up and start diffusing into the air. Incense however, can provide scent in as little as 10mins. Check out our Hibi Incense Matches for a speedy way to fill your space with beautifully crafted Japanese scents.
If you’re looking for an entire evening of scent alongside the cosy glow of candlelight, a scented candle will be right for you. Giving you the perfect excuse to relax for a few hours, lighting a candle can easily become the ritual that allows you to unwind.
Reed Diffusers vs. Scented Candles
Lighting a scented candle is a beautiful way to bring scent into your home, but unfortunately you need to be present whenever they are alight. This means no distractions and no leaving them alone.
Reed Diffusers on the other hand are very independent – once you’ve placed them in an ideal location they’ll provide you with scent 24 hours a day. You’ll get home to a beautifully fragranced home without ever having to worry.
Incense vs. Reed Diffusers
Reed Diffusers are a great way to add a beautiful background scent to your home that will last for many months. But, variety is the spice of life and sometimes you just want a quick change!
Lighting some fragrant Incense gives you the ability to quickly change the ambience of a room. It can make a space feel sensual and warm, thanks to the gentle tendrils of smoke enveloping the room in a deeper fragrance.
I like your recommendation to light a candle for over an hour to get the maximum use of your candle. My daughter loved candles when she lived at home and we are considering getting her and her husband some as a homecoming gift for their new house. We’ve also considered different flameless air fresheners as well so they can always have a fresh-smelling home.