Ahh, the scent of fall!
Pumpkins, cinnamon, apple and spice… mmm, mmm!
At this time of year you’re probably looking for some cool ways to make your house smell like fall.
In fact I’d hazard a guess that you’re definitely looking for ways to make your house smell like fall… otherwise it’s unlikely you’d be reading this article on how to do that very thing!
So without more waffle, let’s move on to the ways you can create some cozy welcoming aromas reminiscent of scrunched leaves, fresh air and cozy nights by the fire.
Let’s find out how to make your house smell like fall…
How to make your house smell like fall – the definitive guide!
There are several very simple, quick and super-effective ways to make your house smell like fall.
I’m going to take you through a couple of star purchases you can make for a quick fix, then some DIY ideas if you’re feeling a bit fancy!
Picking up a couple of fall scented goodies for your home is the quickest and easiest (some would say laziest, which is fine by me!) way to make your home smell gorgeously autumnal, so let’s start there.
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Best buys to make your house smell like fall
The creme de la creme of fall scented home fragrance products is this scent diffuser by NEST in Pumpkin Chai. Just GORGEOUS.
This scent screams fall cozyness and the gradual run up to Christmas.
In short, it’s the perfect hit of fall fragrance for your home.
If for some crazy reason that doesn’t tempt you, they also do a beautiful Sugar Cookie fragrance (diffuser and scented candle), which is also an amazing fall scent.
And for a lower-budget alternative, look no further than the gorgeous fragrance ‘autumn wreath’ by Yankee Candle.
This huge candle’s amazing scent includes apple, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and vanilla – all perfect ingredients for a sweet smelling fall.
If you like to use wax burners then try these amazing Pumpkin Souffle melts by Happy Wax – so cute, and such a gorgeous aroma!
The beautiful scent includes notes of pumpkin (of course), nutmeg, ginger, saffron and clove. Fall perfection!
Essential Oils to make your house smell like fall
If you like to scent your home naturally using essential oils, you can pick up a few that are absolutely perfect for fall.
My favorites are vanilla, frankincense, cinnamon and ginger.
Try using these oils to make your own blends to diffuse in an electronic essential oil diffuser.
You can also try experimenting with adding some coffee oil for a delicious smelling twist. (And also check out other ways to make your home smell like coffee!)
Essential oil diffusers are hands down the most effective way of spreading gorgeous aromas right through your home, and they’re completely fool-proof to use.
I always recommend this diffuser for value and style, but there are tons of diffusers to choose from to suit your own budget and decor.
Remember to check out the safety guidelines for the oils you’re thinking of using – for example some essential oils aren’t recommended during pregnancy or for children or pets.
Finishing touches for fall fragrance
And finally, for the perfect finishing touches, invest in some gorgeous fall-scented cleaning products and scented soap.
These will sprinkle touches of fall-loveliness all through your home!
Try this lovely set of pumpkin cleaning products by Meyres and this gorgeous pumpkin soap which will look amazing on display in your bathroom.
DIY ways to make your house smell like fall
If you prefer to DIY it, there are a ton more ways to make your home smell beautifully autumnal.
First off, try a good old simmer pot.
If you’ve not heard of these before, they involve simmering a pot of water on the stove and heaping in any gorgeous smelling ingredients you can think of.
As the pot simmers away, the steam will fill your home with the most gorgeous smell.
You need to supervise the pot and also top up the water now and then, so an even simpler way to do this is to use a crockpot.
That way you can just prep and go.
And they’re amazing for fall and winter meal prep too – bonus.
In terms of what to add to your pot for a fall scent, think apples, orange peel, vanilla extract, cloves, cinnamon sticks and ginger. But feel free to go crazy and chuck in anything you fancy!
While you’re in the kitchen, remember that baking can create one of the most gorgeous of all fall smells.
For a quick and easy fix just get yourself a pack of ready made cookie mix – no one will know you cheated!
And check out this delicious recipe for granola apples, which you can also make in a crockpot- delicious autumn taste and fantastic smell to boot.
Homemade fall potpourri
You can buy some delicious looking and smelling pot pourri for fall, but even better – make your own!
This tutorial takes you through how to do it, and the results look lovely.
Fall essential oil hacks
We’ve already talked about using an electronic diffuser to spread delicious aromas around your house, but there are even more ways you can use essential oils to fragrance your home.
First off, add around 15-20 drops of your favorite fall essential oil to your AC or furnace filter.
When you turn them on they’ll circulate the smell throughout your home.
Then over in the bathroom, drop essential oil onto the top of a q-tip. When it’s saturated just place it inside your toilet tissue roll.
If you hang your rolls horizontally it should stay in place all by itself, and if you stack them vertically you just need a tiny bit of tape to keep it in place.
This little tip really works to give your bathroom a lovely little fragrance boost.
You can also drop essential oil onto cotton balls and place them in your trash cans and in your hoover bag – every little helps when it comes to creating a gorgeous fall smell in your home!
Put your feet up with a glass of wine
Mulled wine that is!
While traditionally a Christmas beverage, I say why not get a head start and treat yourself this fall.
This is a lovely way to scent your home – in fact it may well turn out to be your favorite way of all!
Try this simple recipe, which you can also do in your slow cooker.
I hope that’s helped you out with some simple but effective ways to make your house smell like fall.
I hope you have a fantastic fall season…. before you know it it’ll be time to start making your home smell like Christmas!
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