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Raluca Racasan

5 tricks for positioning scented candles that will help them work harder and make your whole home smell amazing

A selection of candles on a coffee table.

It’s officially the season for cozying down indoors, and scented candles are becoming part of our daily rituals once more. Of course, when lighting one, you want to make sure that the scent lasts for as long as possible and permeates the whole house. However, while there are certain areas you might think are obvious spots for a candle, such as your sideboard or desk, they might not be the best place to really propel the scent. 

While we spend more time indoors, you’ll want to make your home smell good and feel more welcoming, especially if you plan to entertain guests over the holiday season. To really maximize your favorite aromas, I spoke to experts to tell me where to place my candles for a scent that carries throughout the whole house, as well as where to avoid for the strongest and best quality fragrance possible. 

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