Here are some creative Uses for Fragrance Oils Beyond Candles & Wax Melts -
If you’re a fan of fragrance oils, chances are you’re already familiar with their use in candles and wax melts. But did you know that fragrance oils can be used in a variety of other fun, creative and practical ways?
Whether you're looking to freshen up your living space, elevate your self-care routine or add a personal touch to DIY gifts, fragrance oils have endless possibilities beyond candles and wax melts.
Reed Diffusers: Long-Lasting Aroma Without the Flame
Reed diffusers are a stylish, low-maintenance way to fill your space with your favourite scent. Unlike candles or wax melts, reed diffusers don’t require a flame or electricity, making them perfect for those who prefer a more passive fragrance option. Simply place some reeds in a bottle of fragrance oil mixed with a carrier liquid like Augeo and let the scent gradually diffuse into the air.
They’re perfect for any room in the house—your bedroom, bathroom or even the office. Plus, you can customise the reed diffuser container to match your décor, making it a functional and decorative piece.
Room Sprays: Instant Freshness at Your Fingertips
When you need a quick burst of freshness, nothing beats a room spray. Whether you’re sprucing up the living room before guests arrive or just want to mask those kitchen odours, room sprays are easy to make and super effective. Simply mix a few drops of your chosen fragrance oil with a base like Cyclomethicone to help disperse the oil and you’ve got an instant air freshener.
Room sprays are perfect for linens, furniture, curtains or any space that could use a quick pick-me-up. Plus, you can carry them with you on the go for a portable fragrance solution.
Hoover Disks: Make Cleaning Smell Great
Cleaning can be a chore, but it doesn’t have to smell like one. Enter hoover discs—little scented wonders that you can toss into your vacuum cleaner. These disks release fragrance as you vacuum, leaving your home smelling fresh and clean instead of dusty.
To make hoover disks, mix baking soda with a few drops of fragrance oil, mould the mixture into small discs and let them dry. Next time you vacuum, pop one into the vacuum bag or canister and enjoy the added aroma as you clean.
Sink Sizzlers: Freshen Up Your Drains
Have you ever noticed a not-so-pleasant smell coming from your sink? Sink sizzlers are the perfect solution for that. These little fizzing tablets are made from a combination of baking soda, citric acid and fragrance oils. When dropped into the sink, they fizz and release a pleasant fragrance, all while helping to break down grime and gunk in your drains. Citrus and mint scents work particularly well for kitchen sinks, giving you a fresh, clean aroma with every use.
Carpet Fresheners: Fresh Floors in a Flash
Carpets can be a magnet for odours, especially in high-traffic areas. With a DIY carpet freshener, you can tackle those lingering smells and leave your floors smelling like a dream. To make your own, mix baking soda with a few drops of your favourite fragrance oil, sprinkle it over your carpet, let it sit for a few minutes and then vacuum it up.
This method works wonders on pet odours and musty smells and the best part is you can change up the scent whenever you like.
Bin Fizzers: Fight Rubbish Smells
Bins can be notorious for harbouring bad smells, especially in the kitchen. Luckily, bin fizzers are here to save the day! Similar to sink sizzlers, bin fizzers are small tablets made with baking soda, citric acid and fragrance oils. Toss one into the bottom of your bin and as it fizzes, it will neutralise odours and leave behind a pleasant scent.
These are especially helpful in bathrooms and kitchens where rubbish can build up and create unwanted smells.
Bath & Body Products: Turn Your Bathroom Into a Spa
Fragrance oils aren’t just for your home—they’re also great for bath and body products. Whether you’re looking to pamper yourself or create handmade gifts, fragrance oils can be used in a variety of DIY beauty items. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Melt & Pour Soap: Create beautifully scented soap bars by melting a soap base and adding your favourite fragrance oil. Perfect for gifts or personal use.
Cold-Process Soap: For more advanced soap makers, cold-process soap allows the fragrance oil to bind into the soap during saponification, resulting in a long-lasting scent.
Whipped Soap: If you prefer a fluffy, luxurious texture, whip up some soap with added fragrance oil for a soft, creamy lather.
Shampoo & Conditioner: Customise your hair care routine by adding fragrance oils to homemade shampoo and conditioner. It’s a great way to make your hair smell amazing without the synthetic fragrances found in store-bought products.
Bath Bombs: A classic DIY beauty project, bath bombs are easy to make with fragrance oils, baking soda and citric acid. Drop one into your bath for a relaxing, fragrant soak.
Body Butter: Create rich, moisturising body butter by whipping shea butter with fragrance oils. It’s perfect for dry skin and leaves a subtle, lasting scent.
Body Polish: Exfoliate and hydrate at the same time with a DIY body scrub made from sugar, oil and fragrance oils.
Perfume: Ditch the store-bought perfumes and create your own signature scent by mixing fragrance oils with alcohol or a carrier oil.
Beard Oil: Keep beards soft, smooth and smelling amazing by making a beard oil with fragrance oils and nourishing carrier oils like jojoba oil or argan oil.
Fragrance Oils for Personalised Gifts
There’s nothing more thoughtful than a homemade gift, and fragrance oils can help you take your DIY presents to the next level. Whether it’s creating personalised perfumes, crafting custom-scented soaps, or making room sprays with the recipient’s favourite scent, fragrance oils give you the freedom to get creative.
Important Things to consider
- Most of our fragrance oils are suitable for bath & body and cosmetic applications but please refer to the IFRA for each specific oil for the safe usage levels and confirmation of suitability for a particular application. This can be located on the fragrance oil product page.
- Please note that if you wish to gift and/or sell bath & body or cosmetic products, you are legally required to hold a valid CPSR assessment.
Conclusion
Whether you want to freshen up your home, create DIY beauty products, or make thoughtful, scented gifts, the possibilities with fragrance oils are nearly endless.
At House of Scent, we offer a wide variety of high-quality fragrance oils perfect for all your DIY needs. So, why limit yourself to candles or wax melts? Explore these creative uses and make the most of your favourite scents in fun and functional ways!
