Great design is a combination of different elements that come together in a harmonious way to create both a visual experience but ideally, also one that engages the other senses.
Here are my 5 recommendations for scents that will make you wonder where that lovely smell is from.

1. Le Labo
   Have you ever walked into a space and marveled at the design but also paused to say- what is that fabulous smell??? That little added hmmm moment adding to your immediate experience of the space.
   That happened to me at the Gramercy Park Hotel a few years back. I was sitting in one of the lobby lounge areas in front of the fire place when I had such a - what is that smell?? moment. In a really good way.I was not going to leave without knowing where this scent hailed from. That day I discovered Le Labo. These days, Le Labo is quite well known and have even been purchased by Estee Lauder, but at the time, they were just starting out and had just opened their flagship store in Soho. Cade 26 was the scent and has been a favorite of mine ever since, along with it’s close cousin. Still today, Le Labo remains one of my favorite scented candle makers and is always something I try to keep at home.
   

1. diptique
   Known for a magnificent collection of fruity, herbal and spicy fragrances, you really can’t go wrong with any selection from this Paris based company. If I must choose however, here are a few of my top selections-
   Vetyver- A scent diptique rightly describe as an earthy pleasure.John Galliano- A wild and sophisticated scent. Santal/Sandelwood, earthy and beautiful. 34 collection- Every single scent in this collection is absolutely lovely. By the way, this is the perfect time to try these scents out because diptique is having a sample sale that runs through tomorrow!
   

1. Byredo candles
   Hand made in France and all in black wax, these candles are both beautiful and they smell amazing. Some of my favorite pics from these guys-
   Bibliotheque for the Patchouli, leather and Vanilla, Bohemia for the Geranium Rosemary and Sandalwood and the Loveless for the perfect combination of Mandarin and Black Cedarwood.
   

1. Izola
   For a less costly option I would go with this choice. Priced at about 38$ a candle, Izola has a range of beautiful scents including Lavender, Jasmine and my personal favorite the Sandel Wood.
   

1. Bath and Body works Fragrance Wall Flowers
   With a wide variety of seasonally changing scents, this great product from Bath and Body works is at this point a staple in my home. Candles are great, and often produce a more concentrated effect for the period of time they are lit. But the wall flowers have an added advantage of working non stop, as long as they are plugged in. When I first tried these upon a recommendation from a friend, I had serious doubts but, alas, I will do anything to give my NY apartment a boost of some Mahogany Teakwood or Lavender Linens. One try was all it took to get me hooked. This product is surprisingly strong and lasts for weeks on in. As far as home scents go, this one is a game changer.