How to Make Your Home Smell Amazing All Day: Simple Tips That Work

We all want our homes to smell as beautiful as they look—and if you're already a fan of Norshire candles, wax melts, and diffusers, you know just how powerful the right fragrance can be. But how do you make sure that amazing scent lasts from morning to night?

In this post, we’re sharing practical, easy ways to make your home smell consistently wonderful, no matter the time of day. Whether you're looking for a soft background scent or a bold fragrance statement, these tips will help you build layers of scent that feel natural, balanced, and long-lasting.

1. Start with a Base: Reed Diffusers

Reed diffusers are the perfect starting point for long-lasting, flame-free fragrance. They work continuously in the background, gently releasing scent into the air 24/7.

Place them in high-traffic areas like:

• Hallways (to welcome you in)
• Living rooms
• Bathrooms
• Bedrooms

For best results, flip the reeds every week or so to refresh the scent, and place your diffuser away from direct sunlight and radiators.

2. Add a Boost: Room Sprays

Our new Room Sprays are perfect for adding a quick burst of fragrance right when you need it—before guests arrive, after cooking, or simply to refresh a room midday.

Keep one in the hallway or bathroom for instant impact.

Available in:

• Black Plum & Rhubarb – juicy and fruity
• Rock Salt & Driftwood – fresh and invigorating

3. Set the Mood with Candles

Candles are the heroes of evening ambience. Lighting a candle at the end of the day can help you transition into a calmer, more restful headspace, while adding scent and a cosy glow.

Burn time tip: Trim your wick to 5mm before each burn and let the wax pool reach the edges of the jar to avoid tunnelling.

Evening favourites:

• Cigar Lounge – warm, smoky, and relaxing
• Mandarin & Sandalwood – mellow, citrusy, and grounding

4. Use Wax Melts to Layer or Switch Scents

Want to switch up the scent without changing your whole routine? Wax melts are perfect for this. Use them in electric or tealight burners to rotate between fragrances throughout the week (or even the day).

Each pack offers over 48 hours of burn time—ideal for scent layering or a focused burst in specific rooms like your kitchen or home office.

5. Keep It Clean: Don’t Let Bad Smells Compete

Sometimes the trick to a beautifully scented home isn’t just adding fragrance—it’s getting rid of what’s competing with it.

• Open windows for 10–15 minutes each morning
• Wash soft furnishings like cushion covers regularly
• Keep bins clean and pet areas fresh

Once the space is clean, your chosen scents will shine even brighter.

Create a Scent Journey Room by Room

The secret to a consistently fragrant home is layering scent throughout your space:

• Entryway: A reed diffuser with a fresh scent sets the tone
• Living Room: Light a candle in the evening for calm and comfort
• Bathroom: A room spray for instant refresh
• Bedroom: Choose soft, soothing fragrances to help you unwind

By combining formats and placing them strategically, you’ll enjoy a beautiful scent journey from room to room—all day long.

Ready to Refresh Your Space?

Explore our full collection of handmade home fragrance to find the perfect scents for your space:

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