When it comes to creating a luxurious home, interior designers agree: scent is the secret weapon. A well-chosen fragrance doesn’t just mask odors—it elevates your entire space, adding a layer of sophistication that rivals high-end furniture and designer decor. In 2025, the trend is all about curating a signature scent experience that feels both intentional and indulgent. Whether you're aiming to impress guests or simply want to come home to an atmosphere that feels refined and inviting, the right fragrance can make your home smell expensive—and feel unforgettable. At Ebony & Ivory Candle Co located in Lethbridge, Alberta, we’ve blended form, function, and fragrance into our brand new Memoir Collection: a trio of exclusive candles crafted with a premium coconut-soy hybrid wax and phthalate-free oils. Ready to scent your home like a designer? Let’s dive in.
Layer Scents Like You Layer Textures
One of the best ways to elevate your home and make it smell expensive is by using complementary scents in different rooms. You might think you need to use one signature scent for the whole house but doing that makes it overpowering and cheap. Think of when you were in middle school drowning yourself in those body mist sprays, yeah, not the vibe we’re going for. Instead choose a base scent for the large rooms in your home such as the living room or kitchen. A great base layer scent is vanilla. Vanilla goes great with a variety of different scents and is universally a pleasant scent of the majority of people. The best way to disperse a base scent is through a candle as it fills the space naturally instead of being abrupt. A candle also brings in a sort of ambiance. You can layer the space with a fragrance spray. Now with vanilla you can do anything but if you are wanting the space to smell expensive add floral notes like jasmine or lavender, woody notes like sandalwood, or warm notes such as amber. These fragrance pairings will make your home smell exclusively yours. A great starting point is our Memoir Collection, with three distinct yet complementary scents:
Saint: Cognac, praline, and roasted hazelnut for a rich, cozy vibe.
Debut: Wild cherry, mountain air, and amber for something fresh yet grounded.
Dolce: A buttery croissant-inspired scent that adds warmth to any room.
Choose Sophisticated, Multi-Note Fragrances
Expensive-smelling homes don’t rely on overpowering, one-note scents. Instead, they feature complex blends that evolve as they burn. Look for candles that include top, middle, and base notes—this is what gives a scent depth and staying power.
For example, Saint begins with an inviting sweetness from the praline, but its base of smooth cognac and nutty hazelnut brings an elegant maturity. Debut captures a modern freshness with wild cherry and mountain air, rounded out by the sultry grounding of amber. These types of blends offer a more refined, luxurious scent profile that enhances your space without overwhelming it
Scent Your Home Room by Room
Interior designers often recommend tailoring your scent selection by space. Your home has different functions and energies from room to room, and your fragrance choices should reflect that.
Entryway: Set the tone with something light yet memorable like Debut.
Living Room: Warm, inviting scents such as Saint are ideal for lounging and entertaining.
Kitchen: Subtle gourmand scents like Dolce enhance the space without clashing with cooking aromas.
Bedroom: Try rotating in relaxing scents like Dream On (e.g., soft vanilla or lavender blends) to promote calm.
This intentionality makes your home feel curated and elevated—like your favorite boutique hotel.
Prioritize Quality Ingredients for a Cleaner Burn
An expensive scent experience isn’t just about fragrance—it’s about the quality of the burn. Candles made with paraffin wax or synthetic additives may smell strong initially, but they often produce soot and can irritate the senses over time.
Our Memoir Collection candles are crafted with a coconut-soy wax blend, known for its clean, slow, and even burn. We use phthalate-free fragrance oils and lead-free wicks, making them a healthier and more sustainable option. The result? A candle that smells better, burns longer, and fits effortlessly into any luxury space.
Embrace a Signature Home Scent
A truly expensive-smelling home has a unique scent identity—something that guests immediately associate with you. Just like a personal fragrance, your signature home scent should evoke warmth, welcome, and sophistication.
Our Memoir Collection was designed with this idea in mind. Each candle tells a story and brings a new layer to your home’s sensory landscape. Whether you gravitate toward the warm richness of Saint, the clean elegance of Debut, or the comforting sweetness of Dolce, you can create a custom scent journey that feels elevated and unforgettable.
Scent Is the Finishing Touch
Interior design isn’t complete until it smells just as stunning as it looks. Whether you're styling a cozy nook or setting the tone for a full dinner party, the right candle can take your space from pleasant to downright luxe. Our Memoir Collection is more than a trio of beautiful candles—it's an invitation to bring luxury home, one unforgettable scent at a time.
You shop our Memoir Collection and the rest of our products online and in stores, our stores are locat in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat Alberta. Our Lethbridge Store is located in Park Place Mall and our Medicine Hat store is located in Medicine Hat Mall.
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Ebony & Ivory Candle Co
