Fresh buds blooming and warmer days are coming. It can only mean one thing – SPRING HAS SPRUNG! If you’re looking for the perfect fragrance to welcome the season indoors, our Top 10 list of popular fragrances for Spring should be your first stop.

This delightful season is busy and energetic, bursting with flowers starting their journey into the bright, open world. There’s happiness throughout the air as more time is spent outdoors enjoying the slightly warmer days.

The arduous but enjoyable task of cutting the lawn and pruning the overgrown bushes after a cold winter, not to mention the captivating smell of freshly hung washing blowing on a gentle breeze.

Spring is also the perfect time to refresh your home. After all, it’s not called Spring cleaning for nothing!

We all have different ideas on Spring cleaning and for you this might mean opening windows and doors to allow the fair breeze to clear away unwanted moisture and stuffy odours whilst blitzing with a duster, decluttering drawers and cupboards or it could mean getting active and truly giving your living spaces some much needed attention. Don’t forget those marigolds and some upbeat music!

The perfect Spring fragrance will really set the tone and put a spring in your step after a good cleaning spree.

What Fragrances are Associated with Spring?

When we think of Spring fragrances, we get classic notes of the sunny, pleasant, citrus scents of Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin and romantic florals such as Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Rose. Soothing garden scents such as Cherry Blossom, Hyacinth and Daffodils are sure to attract buzzing bees and noses whilst having a stroll through the garden.

Spring is also dominated by earthy fragrances especially that of the fresh, crisp green smell of a freshly cut lawn.

Which Spring Fragrance Should I Choose to Freshen my Home?

So, what type of home fragrance should you choose for Spring? Well, there are literally hundreds of amazing fragrances (more than 500 in our Fragrance Oil category!) so choosing the right scent may be appear daunting and slightly overwhelming for some.

This is where we come to the rescue! You might be thinking of using them in waxes, by making a candle or wax melts or using them in other home fragrances, for a reed diffuser or a room spray.

You could even go as far as matching your chosen home fragrance with some rich, lathering soap using our beginner's soap making tutorial here, creating fun and easy bath bombs or trying out other bath & body products.

Whatever the product, here at Craftovator, the perfect Spring fragrance for you is just a click away.

How Can I Use Fragrance Oils?

Our fragrance oils are suitable for use in many products from home fragrance to skincare. The most popular home fragrance products on the market today are candles, wax melts, room sprays and reed diffusers so you really have a great selection to pick from.

Each product has its own individual level of fragrance throw and we believe that scents are so subjective. What you might find strong, another might find subtle and vice versa.

If you prefer a stronger burst of fragrance, opt for either a wax melt or room spray. For a lighter fragrance, we’d recommend a candle. If candles or wax melts aren’t for you, then a reed diffuser is the way forward. They’re a great way to fragrance your home with minimal fuss and are very low maintenance!

How Much Fragrance Oil Can I Use in My Products?

We would advise checking the ‘IFRA 49^th Amendment’ document download on each fragrance oil page for safe usage levels, particularly if opting to make reed diffusers, room sprays or soap. We’ve listed the categories for the most popular products below to help you locate the maximum percentages easily.

• Reed Diffusers: category 10.A (recommended usage: 15% - 25%)
• Room Sprays: category 10.B (recommended usage: 3% - 5%)
• Candles/Wax Melts: category 12 (recommended usage: up to 10%)
• Soap: category 9 (recommended usage: 1% - 3%)

The percentages as per the above information are totally dependent on the maximum usage levels stated on the IFRA 49^th Amendment document. If the percentage is higher than the recommended amount above, then you would only go up to the highest percentage we’ve stated and only providing your chosen base is suitable and can hold this amount of oil.

Whether you’re after a fresh, clean scent, a fruity medley, or a precious floral, we can help you decide with our Top 10 Most Popular Fragrances for Spring.

Our Top 10 Most Popular Fragrances for Spring

1. Cherry Blossom & Peony

Craftovator's April fragrance of the month, this floral fruity scent combines citrus notes of bergamot and orange with soft fruits such as apple, pear and peach. These are closely followed by sweet floral notes of rose, violet, cherry blossom, peony and orchid. Cherry Blossom & Peony is a great fragrance for bedrooms and bathrooms, the pleasant, sweet aroma provides the perfect backdrop for relaxation.

Buy Cherry Blossom & Peony Fragrance Oil here.

2. Jasmine

This rich, elegant fragrance is paired with fresh leafy notes and incense. The base follows with musk and spice alongside hints of sweet honey and amber. Jasmine is a true Spring scent that’s perfect for providing an exceptionally sensual floral fragrance throughout your home.

Buy Jasmine Fragrance Oil here.

3. Lemon

Clean, fresh and sparkling, Lemon creates an invigorating aroma perfect to help freshen up kitchens, bathrooms and heavy traffic areas such as hallways. A simple, yet classic zesty fragrance reminiscent of freshly cut lemon slices.

Buy Lemon Fragrance Oil here.

4. Pet Odour Eliminator

This refreshing, floral accord opens with notes of orange, bergamot, orange blossom and hints of fruits. A clean, floral heart of rose, jasmine, violet and Lily rest on a base of amber, soft woods and musk. Pet Odour Eliminator is the perfect scent to use after a good cleaning spree and even if you don’t have pets, this light, fresh fragrance is suitable in any home.

Buy Pet Odour Eliminator Fragrance Oil here.

5. Fresh Cut Grass

The whiff of a freshly cut lawn means that Spring is truly here (and allergy season is amongst many!). Fresh Cut Grass is a fresh, green fragrance combining freshly cut stems with soft grass and cool lily. Place this fragrance in a conservatory or living room for an instant burst of this novelty cut grass scent.

Buy Fresh Cut Grass Fragrance Oil here.

6. Green Tea & Bergamot

An uplifting, vibrant scent combining notes of soft cool stems, bergamot, lily and dry leaf tea. Green Tea & Bergamot is perfect for refreshing kitchens and main living areas of your home.

Buy Green Tea & Bergamot Fragrance Oil here.

7. Fresh Linen

Happiness for many is finally getting the laundry blowing in the breeze providing that fresh, clean, fragrance that invigorates the senses. Fresh Linen is a refreshing, ozone scent with notes of white florals, citrus and melon and subtle base notes of powder and musk. Use throughout your home to create a sense of bringing the outdoors, indoors especially in the kitchen or utility room to prolong the fragrance of fresh laundry further.

Buy Fresh Linen Fragrance Oil here.

8. Mint & Rose

A fresh, floral accord, this fragrance opens with eucalyptus, peppermint and zesty lemon. The heart comprises of rose, geranium, jasmine, ylang and lavender on a base of florals, woods and amber. Mint & Rose is sure to stimulate your senses. The highly aromatic scent of mint paired with sweet and spicy rose is the perfect combination!

Buy Mint & Rose Fragrance Oil here.

9. Citrus Zest

A clean, citrus accord, this zesty medley of lemon, sweet orange, mandarin and bergamot really offers an uplifting, invigorating scent that’s sure to get your nose twitching. Citrus Zest is great for use in kitchens as well as the upstairs areas of your home to provide a zingy and vibrant feel throughout.

Buy Citrus Zest Fragrance Oil here.

10. Lily of the Valley

Fresh, yet flowery, this fragrance opens with leafy green top notes supported by a floral body of buttercup, lily of the valley, muguet, green clover, rose and a touch of privet. Lily of the Valley is another great Spring scent, the fabulous bell-shaped flowers are extremely fragrant. Perfect for use anywhere throughout your home.

Buy Lily of the Valley Fragrance Oil here.

So, there you have our Top 10 Most Popular Fragrances for Spring. Did you know you can find five of our recommended Top 10 in our Spring Fragrance Oil Selection Pack? Why not give them a try to find your next favourite Spring fragrance?