I'm always burning candles – in fact, I've got one lit beside me right now. Nothing says 'fall' more than a cozy evening spent reading (another passion of mine) with one of my favorite scents filling the air and setting the mood.
When it comes to shopping for luxe home fragrance picks, be it candles, diffusers, or room sprays, Net-a-Porter is my absolute go-to, with home fragrance options that make wonderful Christmas gifts for friends and family, too.
Here's my edit of the best home fragrance picks available there right now.
6 Fall Scents I'm Shopping from Net-a-Porter
Mushrooms might sound unusual for home scenting, but hear me out. Fall is peak mushroom season, and whether you're enjoying them for breakfast, lunch or dinner like me, or don't even like them at all, a quick spritz of this before guests arrive is one of the fastest and best ways to make a home smell nice without candles. This scent is anything but straight-up mushroom. Instead, it's woody and aromatic, with notes of patchouli for a touch of floral sweetness. You can also try making your own homemade room spray with some DIY room spray recipes: A memorable and unique activity to try when hosting this season, too.
This pick made its way into our best reed diffusers guide, and in my opinion, there's no better time than fall to take the plunge on this purchase. For starters, it's seriously long-lasting, with unparalleled strength, without ever being overpowering. Yes, of course it's expensive, but if you're in the market for a really luxurious gift for a loved one (or for yourself), this diffuser is the perfect accompaniment to cozy evenings spent at home, with notes of rum, amber, leather, and tobacco. The vintage-inspired glass vessel will look beautiful as part of your fall mantel ideas, too. Simply flip the reeds if the scent starts to fade for an instant, fragrant boost.
Truly, does a candle get more statement and striking than this? This gorgeous gift idea comes housed in a handcrafted 24-karat gold and Limoges porcelain vessel, with a resin evil eye at the center of the lid – the signature talisman of Greek jeweler Lito Karakostanoglou, who helped design this stunning piece. The lid also preserves the candle's scent – expect earthy notes of vetiver, citrus, and moss, and an impressive burn time of approximately 50 hours, enough to last all season. Once used up, make sure you know what to do with a candle when it's burnt out, and reuse this beautiful candle jar around your house as a smart and sustainable storage solution.
Another thoroughly interesting pick from Loewe, this time with a beetroot scent. Elevate your Thanksgiving decor table ideas and Christmas table ideas with this unusual taper candle in a deep burgundy hue, made of 100% vegetable wax with a cotton wick for a guaranteed clean burning experience. I love the way this candle comes with the candle holder, also comprised of the same wax, which will burn away along with the rest of the candle, ideal if you're short on storage space. If you're not convinced by the fruity and intense scent of beetroot, you can also pick up this taper candle in Cucumber, Ivy, and more, available to shop on Net-a-Porter.
I might be a sucker for a limited edition scent, but this one genuinely sounds amazing, with refreshing notes of cucumber and spearmint, blended with a more musky cedarwood base. That cedarwood is important, adding depth to this fresh scent to make it a unique addition this fall. The glass vessel, hand-crafted in Tuscany, is also stunning, and the candle has an approximate burn time of around 60 hours, which really does help to justify the price point. It comes in a presentation box, too, if you're considering popping it under the Christmas tree for a loved one this holiday season. This candle uses a mix of vegetable and mineral wax, if you're after a non-toxic way to make your home smell nice.
This art deco-inspired La DoubleJ candle is my final fall favorite, scented with jasmine, bergamot, sandalwood, cedar, and peppercorn, and a burn time of approximately 45 hours. Just picturing this among my coffee table styling ideas is enough to convince me it's a worthy lazy autumnal decorating pick. Plus, this candle is designed to capture the scent of sunny Milan, which is one of my favorite home scenting secrets to combat Seasonal affective disorder in winter, and a rebuttal against more traditional ways to make your home smell like fall. After all, as much as I love fall, sometimes a gentle reminder of summer is just what I need to get through those longer winter nights.
If you're still wondering where the Homes & Gardens editors are shopping for holiday gifts, I've also curated a buying guide on the best candles, the majority of which can be shopped all in one place at Bluemercury.
You can also shop our edit of the best home decor gifts, or browse our Homes & Gardens holiday gift guides, for lovers of gardening, home decor, keen cooks, and those after a savvy style steal.
