There are many benefits of scented candles other than just the aroma and the light they give. In fact, candles are very rarely use for lighting today, but more for 'mood' or decoration, and scented oil candles in particular will add a fragrance to any room that can help to soothe nerves and enable you to relax after a hard day at work.
Many feel relaxed just by looking at a lit candle, even without a scent, so it is not just the smell that is effectively relaxing. It might be that we have an innate affinity with candles that has been developed over the centuries when they were our only source of light. During dark winter nights our medieval ancestors had no other means of lighting other than spring candle or flaming torches of wood and animal fat. Even up until fairly recently candles were the prime source of light in the home, just before gas lighting became common and well before electricity was available in all homes.
One of the simplest, most unobtrusive ways to enhance your living space is to use a scented candle. Scented candles can be chosen to match the decor of your room or to contrast with the colours, drawing the eye to the candle. Once the candle is lit the aroma which fills the room can be fruity, spicy or have a flowery scent. Both you and your guests will be able to relax in the beautiful scent imparted to your room by this type of candle.
What advantages do scented candles have over electrical diffusers or reed diffusers? Some of these diffusers are simply connected right at the electrical socket on your skirting board or wall. They have nothing like the good looks of a beautifully crafted candle that can come in a wide variety of designs and sizes.
Sure, diffusers are coloured by the oil they contain, but few would claim that they have the same visual appeal as a handmade candle. Because of the position of electrical sockets in some rooms, electrical diffusers can be tucked away behind a sofa or under a sideboard or dressing table. They are not particularly attractive, so it's maybe just as well!