This Diwali, fill your home with these welcoming and refreshing aroma picks

Diwali comes with the promise of flickering diyas, colourful rangolis, a house full of sweets, and the sweet smell of winter. Now imagine among all this, a house that smells of alluring lavender or sensual fresh Madurai Jasmine flowers.
Lighting incense sticks and burning essentials oils is an age-old Indian tradition, more so during the festive season. But with hundreds of options in the market, how do you know where to start? Which is why, we have rounded-up the best essential oils, scented candles, incense sticks that we love:

Nargis Essential Oil from Forest Essentials


Priced at Rs. 1,075, this oil will remind you of the mountains. (Image: www.forestessentialsindia.com)

The flower that makes winter special, Nargis, also known as the poet's daffodil, marks the onset of winter in the country. Get this Forest Essential version of the oil to experience the seductive, floral scent of the flower. And it is sure to transport your senses to the valley of Kashmir.
Get it: Forest Essentials stores across the country

Lavender oil from Aura Essence


The essential oils by Aura Essence are all priced at Rs 250. (Image: www.auraessenceindia.com)

There is nothing more charming than the sweet smell of lavender. Now imagine walking into a house that smells like that. The aroma oil from Aura Essence does justice to the relaxing scent of the flower, leaving the house feeling like a garden.
Pro tip: Lavender also helps cure insomnia, improve mood, and reduce anxiety.
Get it: www.auraessenceindia.com

The Madurai candle with a brass holder from Kama Ayurveda


Get this stunning piece for RS 2,500. (Image: www.kamaayurveda.com)

Ideal for the festive season, this scented candle doubles up as a décor item. Add to that the opulent and exquisitely sensual fragrance of fresh Madurai Jasmine flowers, and you have a winner. The handmade candle promises a room full of floral notes.
Get it: Kama Ayurveda stores across the country

Incense sticks from The Fragrance People


These incense sticks priced at Rs 120 a pack, promise a calming atmosphere. (Image: www.thefragrancepeople.com)

Perfect for that Diwali garden party, not only do incense sticks keep mosquitoes at bay but fragrant sticks add to the atmosphere. The sea breeze incense sticks add an impression of the fresh sea breeze to any space. The Citronella Fragrance with its rich and crisp lemony aroma is another great option by The Fragrance People.
Get it: The Fragrance People stores across the National Capital region

Scented candles from Good Earth


The natural, smokeless soya wax candle will cost you Rs 2,800. (www.goodearth.in)

Like all things pretty by Good Earth, these scented candles too will be the centre of attention in any room. The jasmine tea-scented candle comes in a ceramic holder with gorgeous floral motifs and blue doves atop branches. The candle will last you up to 20 hours.
Get it: Good Earth across the country or www.goodearth.in

There, you go. Keep the happy, festive feeling lingering with these delightful fragrances for your home.