Creating a Christmas Tree Scent in Homes with an Artificial Tree

There are many reasons for families choosing artificial Christmas trees over real ones. However, on its own, an artificial tree cannot provide what a real tree can, which is that familiar scent of holiday pine. Here are some alternatives for creating a Christmas tree sent in a home with an artificial tree.

Fragrant oil - This requires an oil burner, which is easily found online or at any department store such as Wal-Mart or Target. They are inexpensive and come in a variety of styles, including holiday colors and shapes. Set the burner in a safe area, somewhere near the Christmas tree, pour some of the oil into the bowl and light the tea candle beneath it to create a smokeless aroma of pine. The Christmas tree scented oil itself can be purchased online at www.candlescience.com.

Incense - For a sharper aroma, try a Christmas tree scented stick of incense. Put the incense and its holder in a safe place, light it and enjoy the smell of the holidays. You can find Christmas tree scented incense online at www.accent-furniture-direct.com.

Scented candle - This is easy. Just find a safe place to set the candle and enjoy the scent. Unlike oil or incense, the candle will burn for a long time, which will keep the scent of Christmas pine fresh and present for the entire duration of the candle's life. Be sure not to set the candle near anything flammable or leave it unattended. A good place to find a Christmas tree scented candle online is at www.shortiescandlecompany.com.

Potpourri - This is the most low maintenance way to get your Christmas tree smell. Simply place the potpourri in a bowl or jar beneath the Christmas tree and allow the gentle smell to pervade the room. The specific Christmas tree scented potpourri can be purchased online at www.sachet.com. However, you can also create your own. Http://www.ehow.com/how_2178443_make-pinescented-potpourri.html provides a step-by-step guide on making your own Christmas potpourri.

Air spray and car freshener - There are many stores that sell pine scented air freshener, especially around the holiday season. However, this will not last as long as the other four options and requires that you use the spray often. It is very safe, however, and it doesn't require supervision or leave any sort of residue. This is a good option if you have children or pets who might get into one of the above alternatives. You can also buy several pine car fresheners, if you find you like the smell, and hang a couple on the actual tree. They are easily found in any department or automotive store. Www.hectorshardware.biz is an online option for the car freshener while www.ehow.com is an option for the Christmas tree scented spray.