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Pier 1 Tuscan Herb Candle With the cold weather approaching it's time to get the home ready for days and nights spent indoors. While cleaning and organizing is certainly a good idea, also consider introducing a cosy candle or fresh new room scent. After all, when the summer breeze is gone you'll be yearning for refreshing, stimulating air space. We've tested 14 different candles and home scents -- from traditionally perfumed to the all-natural variety. Whether you're scent-sensitive or love to fill your home with fragrance, you'll find the perfect scent and material that's just right for your home."I am very sensitive to scents. I can't stand those horrible room deodorizers. They are so strong, and they smell like ersatz flowers, and make me sneeze. This is a fabulous scent...it's fresh and herby. It also reminds me of fresh-cut grass a little bit. I love it because it is not too flowery, which can be overpowering. I just love a scent that will lift my spirits, and that's what this one does." -- Donna Paris, Senior editor, Canadian Living MagazineWhat: Pier 1 Tuscan Herb Where: pier1.comPrice: from $6 to $16|1 of 14| Next >> Jo Malone Scent Surround Spray "I find this Surround Spray to be musky, but pleasant and not too overpowering. It lasts just a few minutes but the scent does not change as it dissipates." -- Karen Williams, Associate Art Director, STYLE AT HOME What:Scent Surround Spray by Jo MaloneWhere: Holt Renfrew Price: $65 > Think Green Store Well-Being Aromatherapy Candle "I dislike strong scents, they make my nose tingle and eyes water. This candle was very fresh -- sort of a sweet and spicy combination. It had a very clean and pure feel to it, but after about 20 minutes it wastoo strong for me. If you like scents, it would definitely be a great choice. I really liked how you can use the melted soy wax as a moisturizer. Multi-purpose -- I like that! Bang for your buck. The moisturizer was great. It worked well and provided a nice, fresh and energizing scent to my hands. It wasn't overly powerful when I applied it to my skin ... Just a nice hint of something." -- Daniela Payne, Web Producer, CanadianLiving.com and Homemakers.com What: Well Being Aromatherapy Candle by Think Green StoreWhere: thinkgreenstore.com Price: $11.49 > Febreeze Autumn Spice & Crisp Candle "Strong, unnatural scents make my head hurt and I was honestly afraid of this Febreeze number, but it's not as bad as I thought. I let it burn for about 15 minutes in my small apartment, which was enough to cause a small headache but not too much. While you can definitely smell an undercut of 'Febreeze', it's a sweet-spicy scent and not as overpowering as the unlit candle suggests. If I had a musky basement or garage, or had smelly dogs that company may not find appealing, I know this would get rid of the smell while they were visiting (but I'd take a precautionary Advil beforehand)." -- Colleen Tully, Web Assistant Editor, CanadianLiving.com What: Febreeze Autumn Spice & CrispWhere: All major retail stores across Canada Price: Approximately $8 > Pier 1 Freshly Baked Candle "I absolutely love the scent of this candle. Just as its name suggests, light this candle and the delectable aroma of fresh baking wafts through the air. If you pick up store-bought desserts before company arrives, they'll never know that you didn't bake yourself with this scent filling the air. This large pillar candle will burn for hours and hours and the beautiful neutral taupe colour makes it the perfect accent for any decor." -- Natalie Bahadur, Web Editor, StyleAtHome.com What: Pier 1 Freshly Baked CandleWhere: pier1.comPrice: from $6 to $16 >

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We put our noses to the test to sniff out the best scents for your home.

With the cold weather approaching it's time to get the home ready for days and nights spent indoors. While cleaning and organizing is certainly a good idea, also consider introducing a cosy candle or fresh new room scent. After all, when the summer breeze is gone you'll be yearning for refreshing, stimulating air space.

We've tested 14 different candles and home scents -- from traditionally perfumed to the all-natural variety. Whether you're scent-sensitive or love to fill your home with fragrance, you'll find the perfect scent and material that's just right for your home.


"I am very sensitive to scents. I can't stand those horrible room deodorizers. They are so strong, and they smell like ersatz flowers, and make me sneeze. This is a fabulous scent...it's fresh and herby. It also reminds me of fresh-cut grass a little bit. I love it because it is not too flowery, which can be overpowering. I just love a scent that will lift my spirits, and that's what this one does."
-- Donna Paris, Senior editor, Canadian Living Magazine

What: Pier 1 Tuscan Herb
Where: pier1.com
Price: from $6 to $16

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