Cover What scents should you have in your room this rainy season? (Photo: Pexels)
What scents should you have in your room this rainy season? (Photo: Pexels)
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From diffusers, linen sprays and scented candles—here are Tatler’s top-rated scents fit for the rainy season
The rainy season stirs a range of emotions, especially for girls living in the city. Whether it’s comfort, restlessness, nostalgia or something you can’t quite name, scent becomes the quiet companion that carries you through it all.
The most calming scents are often the ones we invite in ourselves: linen sprays that make your sheets feel freshly laundered even when they’re not, scented candles that lull you to sleep and diffusers you pass by without thinking, yet always notice when they’re missing.
In this piece, Tatler rounds up a selection of local scents worth keeping close this rainy season.
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Morning flower scents from Lumi Candles
When the garden is soaked and the flowers are hiding, we turn to other ways of enjoying a floral fix. Fortunately, Lumi Candles PH offers the Morning Flower scented candle, one you can light and instantly feel uplifted.
Hand-poured into a 250ml frosted glass jar with a sleek rose gold lid, it’s as much a piece of home decor as it is a source of calm. It doesn’t just fill the room with scent; it adds a soft visual charm that complements any interior.
The fragrance itself is a rich, premium blend of bergamot, pear, chrysanthemum and rose, a bouquet in wax form, perfect for grey days and quiet nights.
Hamog Linen Spray from Simoy ng Haraya
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Hamog Linen Spray from Simoy ng Haraya
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Hamog, which translates to dew, is a charming way to bring the scents of rain-soaked mornings and fresh greenery indoors. Thanks to Simoy ng Haraya’s Hamog room and linen spray, your space takes on the freshness of cut grass and early morning moisture. It’s the kind of scent that makes you feel as if you’re drifting off in the middle of a lush, green field.
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No.07 Campfire Hand-Dipped Incense from Saan Saan
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No.07 Campfire Hand-Dipped Incense from Saan Saan
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What’s the perfect balance for the cold, dewy season? A campfire. But if that’s not an option, try Saan Saan’s No.07 Campfire Hand-Dipped Incense. Inspired by a small gathering of friends around a fire in the mountain town of Sagada, this scent captures the warmth of connection and the charm of the outdoors.
Once lit, it feels as though you’re beside a crackling fire, wrapped in the comfort of good company. The blend features scents of pine, sandalwood, peppermint and cinnamon, offering a soothing mix that brings the mountains into your space.
Smudge sticks from Provenciana
While not necessarily a conventional home fragrance solution, Provenciana Smudge Sticks offer a gentle, natural way to refresh your space. Made with healing herbs, they’re perfect for rainy days when you need to clear away heaviness and invite calm. Their soothing aroma uplifts the mood and nurtures both body and soul.
Kasa Ko potpourri from Common Room PH
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Potpourri from Common Room PH
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A simple addition, but one that makes everything feel a bit more thoughtful: the Kasa Ko potpourri from Common Room PH pairs beautifully with your favourite scented oils, subtly enhancing their fragrance and helping it linger in the air.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.
