Quiz: How to find the elevated holiday home scent that matches your aesthetic 


In the same way a signature fragrance is somehow always the extra it-factor you’re after, a warm, down-to-earth home scent can instantly elevate your space for the holidays—even your annual Love Actually viewing party.

And you can do it all without overpowering diffusers or artificial room sprays, because Caldrea does it for you. The essential-oil-based line of candles, cleaners, and soaps transforms everyday tasks—from wiping down the counters after meal prep to washing a week’s load of leggings—into a luxury situation. When’s the last time you could say that about doing laundry?

Plus, you don’t have to choose between the standard evergreen tree or fresh-baked-cookie scents to add some holiday spirit to your candle rotation. Caldrea tap complex blends of refreshingly unique notes like basil, ginger, and sea salt for a more adult-take on seasonal cheer. Now all that’s left to do is find the right one for you.

Take the quiz below to find your ideal holiday home aroma based on your style—and shop the made-for-you aromatherapeutic essentials.

Ginger Pomelo Hand Soap

You like your space like your fave holiday dessert (ahem, gingersnaps): soothing, memory-evoking, and with an unexpected touch. Here, that comes in the form of top notes of grapefruit, pomelo, and yuzu citrus for a spa-level experience every time you wash your hands.

$12

Ginger Pomelo Dish Soap

This biodegradable dish soap fights grease with soap bark extract so efficiently, it will convince you that an extra side of green beans and a pie for your holiday potluck are worth the dirty dishes.

$10


Pear Blossom Agave Countertop Spray

You’re the type to dish out something unexpected at holiday parties—like an elegant and minimal dessert of baked fruit. That makes this bright blend of lemon and jasmine essential oils with pear blossom your scent soulmate (and the fact that it cleans your countertops like a boss is just a bonus).

$10

Basil Blue Sage Linen and Room Spray

You burn sage to clear the energy in your space regularly and have an impressive roster of herbs on hand to whip up clean meals. Store this refined and herbaceous spray (made with a blend of basil, sage, and thyme essential oils) in every room to keep fabrics fresh weeks after laundry day, and your guests asking why your sofa smells so good.

$14

Sea Salt Neroli Laundry Detergent

To match your bright personality, this citrus-forward scent (with earthy balancing notes and a crisp bite of sea salt) will add an air of sunshine to every fresh-washed sweater and change of clean sheets.

$22

Sea Salt Neroli Hand Lotion

You’re the friend with the open-door policy, who always has a cozy blanket and fresh-squeezed juice for Sunday brunch. Sound about right? Then this moisturizer—with bright citrus and subtle hints of cedarwood and sandalwood—will be right at home on your vanity.

$12

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