The secret scenting weapon I use every year to make my artificial Christmas tree smell real – I tricked so many of my friends last year

Christmas tree with front door.

I grew up in a real Christmas tree house, so when people say 'you can't beat the smell of a real tree,' trust me I get it. However, when I switched to an artificial Christmas tree a few years ago I discovered the next best thing: The White Company's Fir Tree room spray and diffuser.

I invested in an artificial Christmas tree two years ago. It was a practical choice as a London dweller who doesn't have a car (or driving licence) to cart a real tree in and out of my house. I opted for one of the most realistic and best artificial Christmas trees you can buy from The White Company in a cute 4.5ft. However, it was just missing that Christmas tree smell...