Release the inner you
“We are noticing a demand for smoky fragrances and a rise in popularity for products containing Arabian Oud,” say founders Paddy and Ursula Heyland.
Normal diffusers are a simple matter of reed sticks in a scented mix of oil and alcohol, but you can now get electronic diffusers that also act as humidifiers.
Dimplex’s DXAD100 electronic aroma diffuser uses ultrasonic cool mist technology to scent a room with just 100ml of water and a few drops of aromatherapy oil.
Not only does it counter the effects of central heating but the DXAD100 also has an alarm clock so you can even wake up to your favourite fragrance. Charles Farris redolent fig reed diffuser, £34 (0333 355 9392; barkerand stonehouse.co.uk) App-controlled ceramic Oska aroma diffuser, £72.99 (0161 257 3524; madebyzen.com)