The scent of Christmas in your home… in 5 minutes with this super-easy DIY spray

Because the Christmas spirit, it’s not just about the decorations or the lights, but also that enveloping scent that instantly warms the atmosphere: why not recreate it in your home in a flash? Before we get to the recipe, let’s take a closer look at this very special scent that captivates our senses every winter.

Christmas scents are never just any old scent: they stir memories, soothe the mind and instantly boost your sense of wellbeing. Cinnamon, cloves, sweet orange, warm spices or resinous notes… these scents activate the part of the brain linked to emotions, the part capable of transporting us back in a fraction of a second to the winters of our childhood – a true Proustian madeleine! They evoke shared moments, family evenings and festive treats.

Warming spices create a comforting atmosphere, ideal for slowing down, refocusing and creating an immediate sense of cosiness at home. Citrus notes bring a breath of freshness and energy, perfect for the winter season.

In short, the scent of Christmas is more than just a fragrance: it’s a mood, an emotion that transforms the air of everyday life into a precious moment and invites you to switch off.

A few ingredients, a bottle… and you’re just a minute away from transforming your home into a real Christmas haven. A frosty winter scent combining the fresh, woody notes of fir with the green notes of cardamom and the sweetness of orange… This recipe is so simple that you’ll want to make it all winter long!

Ingredients:

• 90 ml fragrance base (90° alcohol)

• 28 drops of Siberian fir essential oil

• 4 ml sweet orange essential oil

• 18 drops of organic cardamom essential oil

• 25 drops of natural body butter fragrance

Discover all the steps in this ultra-simple recipe for making a ‘Frosty Winter’ home fragrance.

All you need to do is spray this winter fragrance in your chosen rooms to instantly experience the magic of Christmas.

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May has been a writer for nearly 20 years, working for various media outlets and major organisations. She specialises in beauty, health, and parenting! As the mum of a little girl, she pays close attention to the ingredients in the products she chooses for the whole family, without compromising on texture or fragrance!