The natural, comforting scent of evergreens evokes joyful Christmas memories and fills your home with festive warmth. While Balsam Hill artificial Christmas trees capture the lifelike beauty of real evergreens, you can also add the familiar fragrance of Christmas with these simple, aromatic touches.
What Do Real Trees Smell Like?
Popular Christmas tree varieties like spruce, fir, and pine produce terpenes that give them their distinct fragrance.
- Balsam Fir: Strong, refreshing pine scent most commonly associated with "Christmas tree smell”
- Blue Spruce: Sharp and crisp
- Noble Fir: Rich and woodsy, "forest-like”
- Douglas Fir: Both sweet and tart, citrusy
- Scotch Pine: Subtle but long-lasting pine smell
Best Ways To Make Artificial Trees Smell Real
Try these ideas to fill your home with festive seasonal scents.
Essential Oils
Add a few drops of the oil onto cotton balls or fabric scraps, then place them discreetly on the tree's branches.
Diffusers
Place the machine near the tree, but not too close. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on proper use.
Scented Candles
Try Christmas tree-scented variants placed a safe distance away from the tree.
- Vanilla and cinnamon scents create a warm and cosy vibe.
- Pine, fir, or cedar scent combinations offer a woodsy aroma perfect for Christmas.
- Peppermint lends a refreshing and seasonal scent.
Live Foliage or Pinecones
Add a natural scent to your Christmas décor with live greenery or real pinecones.
- Display real wreaths and garlands near the Christmas tree.
- Tuck or wrap smaller live garlands deep into your tree's branches and fluff to fit.
- Tuck real pinecones into the tree branches.
- Place bowls or vases full of pinecones around the tree display area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How To Make an Artificial Christmas Tree Smell Like a Real One?
To make your artificial tree smell real, use essential oils such as pine, spruce, or fir on cotton balls hidden among the branches. Alternatively, use scent diffusers or candles to recreate that authentic Christmas aroma without damaging your tree.
What To Spray on an Artificial Christmas Tree?
Synthetic or chemical sprays might damage your tree and void your warranty. Try using essential oil diffusers or scented candles a safe distance from your tree to fill your space with that nostalgic Christmas aroma.
How To Make Your House Smell Like Pine Trees?
Diffuse pine or fir essential oils to capture the woodsy freshness of real Christmas trees. You can also simmer a homemade potpourri of pine needles, cinnamon, and citrus peels for a natural scent throughout your home.
How To Deodorise an Artificial Christmas Tree?
Add scented baubles, sachets, or potpourri to your tree. Natural accents like dried orange slices, pinecones, and cinnamon sticks not only smell wonderful but also add rustic charm to your décor.
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