We gave our living room a makeover last month, and alongside the new wallpaper and decor, I wanted to add a little relaxing ambience.
Our living room is a child-free, toy-free zone of an evening. It’s our place to unwind and relax, whether that’s with a film, snuggling up with a book or catching up on my snail-mailing, it’s my me-time, or our ‘us-time’. To give it a calm, welcoming and cosy feel, you’ll always find we have candles and reed diffusers in there, and I love selecting the different scents – as do the children actually, they’re very happy sniffing about in a candle shop!
So handily timed with this makeover, we were recently sent a trio of mini reed diffusers to try out from the Pied a Terre collection at House of Fraser….
Pied a terre set of 3 mini diffusers. Fragrances are Iris & Vetiver, Plum & Black Amber and Fig Leaf & Cassis.
Iris & Vetiver: A classic feminine floriental with a heart of iris, rose and jasmine, highlighted by top notes of bergamot and pink pepper. A sensual base of moss, vetiver and sweet amber completes the fragrance.
Plum & Black Amber: A heavenly fruitly rich plum laced with sensual black amber and dark musk accords.
Fig Leaf & Cassis: Green leafy fig accords entwine with fruity cassis and redcurrant. A base of white cedar and a hint of creamy coconut adds depth.
Reed diffusers continuously scent your home by releasing fragrance absorbed through the natural reeds. Volume: 50ml. Lasts up to 2 months.
I was excited to open this package, as it felt so luxurious and just for us – a lot of things that arrive here are for the kids! I liked the feeling of indulgence. The little jars are quite weighty and a lovely shape. In fact, I’m already thinking about how I can up-cycle them when they run out. And I like the reeds being black, as I feel it gives them a sophisticated look, tying in with the black ribbon round the neck of the jar, too.
We’ve started off with the Plum and Black Amber, though I’ve opened them all to try them out. I think this will be my favourite, followed by the Fig Leaf & Cassis, and then the Iris and Vetiver. I tend to favour fruity fragrances to floral in the house, though I think I’ll need to try them all out with the reeds for a few days before fully deciding. A difficult task..!
I do buy reed diffusers regularly for the living room, and have found brands do vary a lot both in terms of scent and longevity. Now, these claim to last for 2 months, which would impress me if they do so. So far, we’ve had this one out for a little over a week, which in other cases I’ve already noted a fading strength in the aroma, whereas these are just as fresh as they were when I first opened them..so far, so good!
Now, House of Fraser have offered me one set of these mini diffusers to give away to one of my lucky readers, too – wahoo! To be in with a chance of winning, simply use the rafflecopter below. Open to UK entrants only, closes 13th October 2014.
Which scent appeals to you the most?
Disclosure: We received the diffusers FOC for the purposes of this review, though all words and opinions remain my own.
My favourite fragrances are sweet ones like vanilla, coconut etc
I like sweet, fruity scents…..
I love woody scents during the Autumn and Winter and floral scents during the Spring and Summer. I do love vanilla and fresh linen though!
I love spicy, wintry scents like cinnamon
Your living room is beautifully relaxing as it is, those diffusers look lovely. I like having things like this around over the autumn and winter especially when you can’t have windows open and so much fresh air.
Yes, it makes it feel all the more cosy! Thank you x
spicy, wintry scents
These look great – I think I’d go for the plum first too.
I love the fresh linen and sea air type smells…oooh and lemon!!
Oh yes, love them all!
We have a set of these too, I love the Fig scent. Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
They’re gorgeous, aren’t they? Thanks for hosting x
The Fig Leaf & Cassis is the most appealing to me but they all sound gorgeous!
baby powder
I love lemony scents like Verbena and cherry too. But my fave scent has to be Chanel No 5…wish I could get that in a candle!
#Tried/Tested
Ah, yes!
My favourite is Vanilla, I always have a vanilla air freshener in 🙂 x
vanilla x
Cherry
My Favourite Scent Is Lavender
Hi Jocelyn,
I love the smell of vanilla.
x
Hello! Ah yes, lovely 🙂
Love the smell of figs!
Lovely 🙂
I like sweet scents such as vanilla and coconut x
The fig and cassis sounds lovely and autumnal!
Thanks for linking up wtih #TriedTested this week x
Yes, perfect for the season 🙂 Thank for hosting x
The plum and black amber sounds lovely!!!!!!! 🙂
ooh fig leaf cassis sounds lovely x
I like the smell of vanilla
Vanilla, coconut or anything citrusy!
Vanilla x
I like the smell of oranges
Jasmine
Jasmine sounds gorgeous x
I love vanilla scents!
Floral
Fig sounds lovely
i love the smell of coconut, always reminds me of holidays
Fig Leaf and Cassis sounds really good
mint or ginger
love jasmine
Vanilla is my favourite 🙂
I like vanilla
Lavender or rose
I like fresh linen.
I definitely prefer strong and distinctive scents like vanilla, apple, cinnamon and lavender. Having said that, you can’t beat the natural smell of fresh linen – divine!
Jasmine is my fave 🙂
The plum and amber one sounds really nice
vanilla is lovely, also the prize!
The fig leaf sounds lovely. My favourite scent of all time must be fresh lemons.
I like vanilla and fruity fresh fragrances, so your plum fragrance sounds lovely
I love the smell of lavender
Rose.
Love the smell of Vanilla throughout the year but at Christmas love the scent of cinnamon, so festive x
Plum and Black Amber sounds interesting (and not too girlie!)
LAVENDER IS MY FAV.
Fresh Linen
Lavender- so fresh xx
Depending on time of year, Christmas I like spicy smells
It has to be lavendar
i love cinnamon
Lavender
Lavender. It is very relaxing and soothing.
Fruity smells like orange, lemon or lime
vanilla
I love lavender
Lavender!
I like vanilla scents, but that Iris & Vetiver sounds good.
Just love Jasmine, reminds me of summer x
I love the scent of anything citrus
I love the sound of fig leaf and cassis! Really miss the reed diffuser I had last year and haven’t found anything I like to replace it. These sound good though! #TriedTested
They are just gorgeous – I really rate them.
I love the smell of coffee! I bet the Fig Leaf & Cassis smells amazing!
spicy, wintry scents
I love vanilla
Vanilla
Lemon Grass
Vanilla
I love the smell of baking so anything vanilla is lovely!
Vanilla is my all-time favourite scent 🙂
Coconut & Pineapple
I love coconut but as a candle lover there are loads that I like
I don’t know if this is weird (?) but I love cinnamon scented anything!
i love vanilla or lavender
I love lavender
Frying onions…
Unusual answer, but yes!
I love the smell of sweet peas.
vanilla is my favourite
Vanilla
Love anything cinnamon or spiced 🙂
I love orange blossom
Cherry is my favourite
love vanilla or lavender
Fruity scents like cherry or orange x
vanilla
plum and black amber looks lovely! I tend to go for fresh scents
White musk.
Vanilla
Vanilla is my favourite.
Its a tie between freshly cut grass, and freshly baked bread.
vanilla
I love the winter spicy ones that you get at Christmastime – lots of berries and cinnamon. I stock up for the whole year!
Citrus flavours, or the smell of chocolate
I love vanilla and I also love cinnamon especially at christmas
The Plum and black amber sounds gorgeous
I love spicy scents.
I love cinnamon and jasmine too
I love scents with mangos and grapefruits. Vanilla is also a favourite of mine!
The smell of christmas
Lavender, so comforting!
Musk x
love lemon and lavender
vanilla every time
i love fig but the plum and black amber sounds lovely aswell
I love citrus scents, especially lime.
for the house either lavender or that white cotton scent they do
jasmine in summer,cinnamon in winter 🙂
I prefer the cotton/linen scents but the Fig Leaf & Cassis is intriguing.
Magnolia
Wintry scents such as cinnamon
I like fruity fragrances like strawberry and raspberry
I generally love Coconut scented things, it’s a tough choice it depends on how strong the scent is! I like citrus scents for the summer. 🙂
we love these, the Plum and Black amber is our fav, we have them in the lounge, kitchen and bathroom
I love cinnamon!
I like flower scents Rose, Jasmine, Lavender, Lily of the vally
My favourite is Vanilla Frosting, it’s the one I’m currently using constantly 😉
I love vanilla
Cinnamon
Black cherry
Jasmine
Neroli 🙂
Plum and black amber is my favourite because it reminds me of Marrakech. Heavenly.
mine is lavender
I usually like uplifting floral scents. But Plum and Black Amber sounds good.
Depends in which room I have the diffuser which scent is most appealing. Lavender is always welcome. Love citrus scents and fruity smells. Plum and amber sounds very appealing.
Vanilla
Allure – Chanel
Rose, Geranium and Orange Blossom.
I love the scent of roses, it reminds me of sunny days in my gran’s garden
Vanilla
Anything with citrus
Vanilla
Ginger
The smell of Christmas… if that makes sense! 🙂
i love the smell of freshly baked bread x
I love the smell of just baked bread or freshly cut grass but with these diffusers I’d love to try the fig.
Roses
Lavender
Cut grass 🙂
Citrus scents, especially oranges.
lemon or orange or apple
Lemons
I always like the festive scents and outdoor pine etc.
Would love to try though, Iris & Vetiver
wintry scents
I’m currently hooked on anything rose scented.
Magnolia and vanilla at the moment, but they do change ~
Jasmine
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Especially fond of fruity scents
Plum & Black Amber
I’m loving mint at the moment. both the scent and the colour.
I like the smell of vanilla.
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I Adore vanilla scents xx
Vanilla
I like fresh washing scent
I simply love the heady aroma of jasmine
Freesia
I love cinnamon as it reminds me of Christmas
Love lavender
Vanilla :o)
Cinnamon x
I do love the smell of sweet peas.
I like the smell of vanilla or cookies
anything with almonds
Anything spicy – cloves and cinnamon
I love the smell of lavender
coconut
I like the smell of cinnamon
My favourite are spicy, wintry scents like cinnamon
I like sweet, fruity scents…
i love anything berry or fruity x
Fig Leaf & Cassis
Anything spicy and warm
VANILLA
My favourite scent is Jasmine
Coconut
vanilla
Coconut! x
Vanilla
Bergamot
I love the smell of lavender and lilies
Vanilla, nothing beats it
I love the smell of roses
JPG Le Male
anything christmassy, like gingerbread or cinnamon
Plum and Black Amber sounds great
I love the sound of the fig scent
Cinnamon, hmmm.
Lavender 🙂
I like cinnamon
I love the sell of cinnamon and mixed spice with apple – reminds me of Autumn and Xmas too
plum and black amber
I love Freesias
I like different scents for different moods. I love cinnamon but love vanilla too.
It depends on the season but I tend to prefer slighty fruity scents with a hint of spice. However, from the reed diffusers – Fig Leaf & Cassis
Fresh Linen
Vanilla is my favorite
Lavender
Love Jasmine & Vanilla
coffee
Jasmine
Lime, every time
Citrus
My favourite is Vanilla – a gentle fragrance that can be used in any room in the house.
Jasmine
Jasmine and Peony
Love the smell of cinnamon, vanilla or spiced apple
I love vanilla
I love vanilla, but also honeysuckle and jasmine
Lavender.. so relaxing.
clean cotton
Lavender for me
lavender.
vanilla
Vanilla
Lavender
I like lavender, rose, jasmine or citrusy scents.
Lavender, so relaxing 🙂
I love many scents but vanilla is perhaps my favourite 🙂
Red Door
Slightly sweet scents such as vanilla mixed with fruity scents
Fresh Linen
aramatics by clinic
My favourite rose when it first blooms 🙂
I adore vanilla scents
I love Vanilla….or winter spice type scents.
Lavander and Freesia x
Plum & black amber 🙂
lavender 🙂
I like floral scents.
Ylang Ylang and Patouchi with Musk
HONEYSUCKLE
I love Christmas scents, like cinnamon and spice
vanilla
Anything with Vanilla or Coconut
I absolutely adore warm, rich, sensual scents like jasmine, or sharp, wake me up ones like lemon.
PINE
Anything fruity
Lavender or jasmine
Black cherry
Vanilla.
jasmine xx
I love neroli so refreshing.
I love anything with amber in it. Sandalwood is also a fav, reminds me of Camden market inscence smell 🙂
Anything citrus.
anything spicy, I love cinnamon and apple
I love berry type smells. Blackberry and Bay is beautiful
i love the smell of coconut,fresh linen,and apple/spicy autumnal smells x
My favourite scent is Eau Duelle by Diptyque x
Vanilla
Roses
I love vanilla
Vanilla or Coconut
Love the Fig
love any scents but floral is divine
I love lavender or vanilla
Citrus or musky. X
Vanilla & Honey
coconut
I love the smell of Vanilla but I’m also a huge fan of Christmas scents, especially cinnamon