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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Laura Honey

Reed diffusers vs scented candles – which is better? I'm a master perfumer, and this is my verdict

reed diffuser vs scented candle on a table with a blurred background

Whether it's the atmospheric flicker of a candle, or an elegant splay of reeds on the mantel, there are lots of ways that you can scent your home. The two most popular methods use luxury candles or reed diffusers. 

If you're like me, choosing between the two will put you in a predicament. Both can offer a wonderfully luxurious home scent, but whether one is better is open to debate. Experts will tell you there's no cut and dry winner, because they're each well suited to different homes. However, everyone has their favorites.

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