The Nose Knows: A Guide To Having The Best Smelling Home On The Block

Smell is one of the most primal human senses (one waft of your coworker's lunch, and you get some serious cravings) — and the one most closely related to memory. It’s why a whiff of cologne can send you reeling over a lost love, or the smell of home cooking can elicit warm childhood fuzzies.

With such a strong, visceral connection to emotions, it’s no wonder that home fragrance is one of the most rapidly growing sectors in the burgeoning home-decor market. From scented candles to linen water to fragrance diffusers, there are now a barrage of products hitting the market every day. So, how do you begin to decipher what's right for you? We break it down, ahead.