The hot list: Scents to brighten you up

Courtesy of Diptyque

Courtesy Jo Malone

Courtesy of Maison Blanche Candles

Skandinavisk

1. Fabulous florals

Featuring a calming pallet of robin egg blue and buttercup yellow, this charming candle by PaddyWax will make for an ideal housewarming present.

• Candle, Dh150, The Design Shop by S*uce, Wasl Square, Dubai

2. Simple surprise

If your design sensibilities fall on the minimalist end of the spectrum, you’ll like this woody Musc candle by the famed French brand Diptyque Paris.

• Musc candle, Dh240, Diptyque Paris, The Dubai Mall, Bloomingdale's Dubai and Harvey Nichols Dubai, and Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi

3. Local flair

For a headier, Middle East- inspired scent, head to Jo Malone and pick up the brand’s Oud & Bergamot candle, which mixes the woody odour of oud with crisp notes of orange granite accord and bergamot.

• Oud and Bergamot Home Candle, Dh360, Jo Malone stores across the UAE

4. Handmade harmony

Infuse your home with the scent of vanilla beans. This soy specimen by Maison Blanche Candles is hand-poured in Australia and its minimalist design will make a pretty addition to any space.

• Soy candle, Dh183, Maison Blanche Candles, www.etsy.com

5. Summer scents

Bring the smell of Swedish summers into your home. The Sommar candle by Skandinavisk combines an understated yellow colour with the soothing aroma of lavender and lily of the valley.

• Sommar scented candle, Dh163, Norsu Interiors, www.norsu.com.au