Scentscaping: How to make your home smell fab and festive

Scentscaping the home is the new layer of interior design and Christmas lends itself to the trend

Fresh scented candles are an alternative to the traditional Christmas fragrances. Max Benjamin's Grapefruit Shore is a light citrus choice and a reminder of spring ahead (€28).

Random scented candle selection has taken on a scientific approach. If you’re tempted and have the budget, you can even hire your own "scentscaper" to create a combination to fragrance the air at a wedding or at home that guests will always associate with you should they get a waft of it again.

But we can have the DIY version, too, experimenting with diffusers and scented candles, especially this time of year when we’re cosied up at home with throws and cushions but the atmosphere isn’t right without lighting candles.