Christmas has a scent.
For some, it’s the unmistakable warmth of cinnamon and orange. For others, it’s the freshness of pine, the glow of a candle burning late into the evening, or the comforting scent of a home filled with people.
Fragrance has a wonderful ability to transform a space. It can evoke memories, set a mood and make a home feel instantly more welcoming- making it one of our favourite ways to introduce a little Christmas atmosphere without going overboard on traditional decorations.
At Oliver Thom, we love the understated approach of Scandinavian design, and few brands capture the feeling of a Nordic Christmas quite like Skandinavisk. Their fragrances are inspired by the landscapes, rituals and simple pleasures of Scandinavian life, creating scents that feel considered, warm and beautifully restrained.
JUL- Christmas, the Scandinavian way
If you’re looking for the quintessential Christmas scent, start with JUL.
Meaning ‘Christmas’ in Scandinavian, JUL captures the nostalgic warmth of the season with notes of baked gingerbread, winter cloves, spiced orange and mulled wine.
It’s festive without being overly sweet — the kind of fragrance that immediately makes you think of warm kitchens, glowing windows and evenings spent gathered around the table.
Light it while wrapping presents, before guests arrive or after dinner when the lights are low. JUL is Christmas in candlelight.
SKOG- Bring the outdoors in
For a Christmas home that leans more natural than traditional, SKOG is a beautiful choice.
Inspired by the Scandinavian forest, SKOG brings the freshness of pine and evergreen into the home. It has that unmistakable feeling of stepping outside into a winter forest- crisp, green and quietly atmospheric.
It’s particularly lovely if you prefer your Christmas styling to be pared-back and natural, paired with greenery, timber, linen and warm candlelight.
SNØ- A quieter kind of Christmas
For a Christmas home that feels calm and understated, SNØ is a beautiful choice.
Meaning ‘snow’ in Scandinavian, SNØ captures the quiet beauty of a winter landscape. Fresh, crisp and softly aromatic, it brings a sense of stillness to the home- a welcome counterpoint to the warmth and bustle of the festive season.
Rather than smelling overtly ‘Christmassy’, SNØ creates an atmosphere: cool winter air, quiet mornings and the feeling of being wrapped up somewhere warm while the world outside slows down.
It’s especially beautiful in spaces where you want to create a sense of calm- on a bedside table, in the bathroom or in a quiet corner of the living room.
HYGGE- Make yourself at home
And then there’s HYGGE- perhaps the most Scandinavian approach to Christmas of all.
More than a fragrance, hygge is about creating a sense of comfort, warmth and togetherness. Skandinavisk describes HYGGE as an expression of the Danish idea of living well and embracing both the small and large moments of happiness.
Think soft lighting, good food, a full table and nowhere else you need to be.
Creating your Christmas atmosphere
There’s no need to fill every room with the same scent. Instead, think about fragrance as another layer of your Christmas styling.
Choose something bright and festive for the living room, a more natural forest scent near the entrance, and something warm and comforting in spaces where you’ll spend the evening.
A candle on the dining table, a diffuser in the hallway or a beautifully scented room spray before guests arrive can be enough to subtly change the feeling of your home.
Because the best Christmas homes aren't necessarily the ones with the most decoration. They're the ones that feel warm, welcoming and full of life.
And sometimes, all it takes is a little fragrance to make it feel like Christmas. Shop our range of Christmas-scented home fragrance here.
