From the fragrance of flowers and fresh-cut grass to the smell of suntan lotion, there is nothing quite like enjoying the scents of summer. You might think you can only enjoy these iconic aromas by the pool or in the garden, but it’s also possible to make your home smell like summer.
To help you incorporate the scents of summer in your home, we asked fragrance experts for their best tips. We’ve also compiled a list of our favorite summer scent products. Whether you love crispy clean scents or floral fragrances, you’ll find something you’ll love.
Quick summary: How to make a home smell like summer?
- The right scents can make your home smell like summer, inside and out.
- Be sure to layer home fragrances, match scents to rooms and realize that less is more.
- Candles, room sprays, diffusers, and flowers can make your home smell amazing.
- Summer home fragrances can range from crisp and clean to earthy and woodsy.
Expert Tips to Bring Summer Scents to the Home
Sure, you can light a coconut candle or use a citrus-scented room spray to bring home the scents of summer. However, you can do much more to make every room feel like a summer escape.
1. The first thing you can do is layer your scents
“When layering fragrances, it’s all about creating a mood that moves with you throughout the home, both inside and out,” explains Graham Laseter, founder of Archive Poème. “Focus on layering from lighter to heavier.”
2. Match scents to specific rooms
Real estate experts, like Ben Mizes, president of Clever Real Estate, are no strangers to using scents in homes. According to Mizes, “Having a family of scents in each room is giving the home cohesion.” For example, he suggests lemon or herbal fragrance for kitchens.
3. Thoughtful placement
Thoughtfully placing scents based on your home’s architecture can make a big impact.
Laseter suggests working with your home’s architecture. “Entry points are the hot spots where home fragrance can really pack a punch. Put reed diffusers in your foyer and near doorways, while saving candles with less scent throw for your common spaces that people linger in.”
4. Less is more
Finally, know that less is more when it comes to fragrance in the summer months.
“Warm air increases scent throw, so focus on subtle and refreshing scents that won’t overwhelm,” Laseter explains.
What are the best home fragrance products for summer?
With the following tips in mind, we created this shopping guide that highlights the best summer home fragrance products. From fresh scents and florals to warm and woodsy fragrances, this guide has something for everyone.
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Best Crisp & Clean Summer Scents
Votivo Clean Crisp White Room & Linen Spray
Why it works: Votivo Clean Crisp White Room & Linen Spray mimics the scent of a warm breeze. The blend includes fresh air and fruity citrus mixed with sandalwood and lilies.
Price: $28 at Votivo
Nest Ocean Mist & Sea Salt Classic Candle
Why it works: Every time you light the Nest Ocean Mist & Sea Salt Classic Candle, your space will be filled with notes of sea salt, white tea, and coconut mixed with gentle ocean mist.
Price: $50 at Nest
Westin White Tea Reed Diffuser
Why it works: The Westin White Tea Reed Diffuser allows you to bring home the signature Westin scent that’s as refreshing and revitalizing as a summer’s day.
Price: $52 (orig. $65) at Shop Marriott/Westin
Best Warm & Musky Summer Scents
DedCool Room + Linen Spray Xtra Milk
Why it works: DedCool Room + Linen Spray Xtra Milk serves up rich warmth, thanks to a bottom note of amber. The addition of bergamot and white musk help add a pop of summer freshness.
Price: $40 at Dedcool
Salt & Stone Bergamot & Hinoki Candle
Why it works: Salt & Stone Bergamot & Hinoki Candle offers plenty of warmth from amber and vetiver. However, notes like bergamot and orange blossom help keep this scent summery.
Price: $49 at Salt and Stone
Biology Fragrances Still Natural Incense
Why it works: Biology Fragrances Still Natural Incense grounds you in a sense of stillness by blending sandalwood, cypress and vanilla notes.
Price: $24 at Biology Fragrances
Best Earthy & Woodsy Summer Scents
Malin + Goetz Tomato Home Spray
Why it works: Malin + Goetz Tomato Home Spray might sound crazy, but it’s an earthy delight for your senses. This spray includes notes of basil, green ivy, mint, green pepper, and of course, tomato.
Price: $56 at Malin + Goetz
Diptyque Patchouli Class Candle
Why it works: Few earthy scents are more popular than patchouli, and the Diptyque Patchouli Class Candle perfectly captures this scent. Vetiver and Moss are other earthy scents we love from the brand.
Price: $90 at Diptyque
P.F. Candle Co. Amber & Moss Reed Diffuser
Why it works: Bring home the scent of summer in the mountains with the delightfully earthy combination of sage, moss, and lavender in the P.F. Candle Co. Amber & Moss Reed Diffuser.
Price: $33 at P.F. Candle Co.
Best Fresh & Floral Summer Scents
Moodcast Fragrance Co. Soloist Room & Linen Spray
Why it works: Moodcast Fragrance Co. Soloist Room & Linen Spray is like bringing a bouquet of Turkish roses, pretty peony, and fragrant jasmine into your room.
Price: $24 at Moodcast Fragrance Co.
Candier Final Rose Candle
Why it works: The Final Rose Candle from Candier is a playful blend of scents like jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, and soft musk. Think of it as a flirty little summer romance.
Price: $36 at Candier
FTD Gardenia Bonsai
Why it works: Flowers are the best way to bring floral fragrance into your home. We love the intoxicating scent of this Gardenia Bonsai from FTD, which blooms from May to September.
Price: $94.50 (orig. $105) at FTD.com
Best Fruity & Citrus Summer Scents
Williams Sonoma Pink Grapefruit Room Spray
Why it works: The uplifting brightness of pink grapefruit comes through every time you spray the Williams Sonoma Pink Grapefruit Room Spray. It’s the perfect blend of sharp, sparkling, and refreshing.
Price: $19.95 at Williams-Sonoma
Capri Blue’s Volcano Blue Signature Candle
Why it works: Capri Blue’s Volcano Blue Signature Candle is a cult favorite for a reason. It brings a tropical paradise to you with an iconic blend of exotic citrus and sweet notes.
Price: $35 at Capri Blue
Voluspa Kalahari Watermelon Reed Diffuser
Why it works: The Voluspa Kalahari Watermelon Reed Diffuser is the definition of fresh and fruity, with chilled watermelon and pressed lime notes taking center stage.
Price: $34 at Voluspa
Home Fragrance FAQs
What scents are most associated with summer?
The most popular summer home scents include tropical notes like coconut and sea salt, bright citrus like grapefruit and bergamot, and fresh florals like jasmine and gardenia.
How do I make my house smell like the beach?
To make your home smell like the beach, use candles, room sprays, or diffusers that feature notes of ocean mist, sea salt, white tea, amber, and sandalwood.
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