On 13 Dec 2018, Ophelia wrote
(in article >):

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> "graham" wrote in message news >
> On 2018-12-12 8:23 p.m., Bruce wrote:
> > On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:44:41 -0700, > wrote:
> >
> > > On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > > >
> > > > A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
> > > > orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
> > > > and puts a little moisture in the air.
> > > Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
> > > this pictu
> > > https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
> >
> >
> > Potpourri sounds a bit fuddy-duddy, but the containers are beautiful.
> Thanks! Scented candles are much more dangerous!
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> The scent of those candles makes me feel sick. I would much rather have
> something like the ones you are making.

My youngest sons partner bought us an electric diffuser last Christmas. At
first I was sceptical because the bottle of fragrance oil it came with was
not particularly nice (to me) smelling.

However, I looked on Ebay and discovered the vast range of scented oils that
are available and bought some I thought might be ok.

I love vanilla, and there are fruity ones, plus one called cut grass. Now I
add a few drops of one of those on occasion. There is also a cinnamon and
orange oil which is very pleasant.