Forget Reeds − H&M’s $19.99 Lava Stone Diffuser Turns Home Fragrancing Into a Stylish Scenting Ritual
Elevate your fall fragrance rotation
I've often said that adding a reed diffuser to a shelf, corner, or coffee table is one of the simplest ways to add elegance, style, and scent to a space. Recently, though, I found myself searching for something a little different and more interesting.
That's when I spotted the Lava-Stone Diffuser Set, available at H&M − a chic lidded stoneware pot filled with lava stones for dropping essential oils into. It's a clever (and non-toxic) way to make your home smell nice, without flames, reeds, or any risk of spills.
It's the luxurious addition your space is missing this fall, yet it costs just $19.99.
This ceramic diffuser set looks far more expensive than it is. It comes complete with a 15-milliliter bottle of essential oil, and refills are available for purchase separately.
While there's nothing like the flicker of a flame during fall, sometimes it's necessary (or more convenient) to make a home smell nice without candles. When your best reed diffusers won't cut it, the Lava-Stone Diffuser Set, available at H&M, offers the ideal alternative.
It couldn't be quicker, easier, or a more effortless way to avoid any home fragrance mistakes − simply add a few drops of the included essential oils onto the lava stones and enjoy the way the fragrance subtly fills your home. It's suitable for any space, but I'd primarily use it to make my bathroom smell like a luxury spa.
The brown ceramic pot, my favorite, comes with an essential oil fragranced with smoky incense, spicy cardamom, and warm cedar − perfect for fall and winter − while the white option blends rich patchouli and sweet hints of orchid and fig.
The small, understated size won't take up precious space on your countertops.
This clever scenting trick works because lava stone is naturally porous, soaking up and holding onto fragrance. That's why you may have heard of using lava rock to water houseplants.
As you can reuse the ceramic vessel and rocks over and over again, paired with essential oil, this is also a non-toxic, zero-waste way perfumers scent their home for fall. And, as non-toxic ways to make your home smell nice go, it's also far less complicated and fussy than making a fall simmer pot, for example.
More to Shop
From the best fall candles to alternative ways to make your home smell like fall, I've handpicked six fragrance favorites to shop below.
All prices were correct at the time of publication.
This is my favorite pumpkin candle this season. It's spicy and warm, without being overly sweet, and casts a warm orange glow when lit thanks to the patterned glass vessel. It's made with a clean-burning coconut wax blend and natural wicks.
Of course, you don't need a pumpkin-shaped pot for your fall simmer pot. But with a lifetime warranty, an easy-to-clean finish, and exceptional heat distribution, this cocotte from Le Creuset is an investment that will last for seasons to come.
Diptyque's Ambre is my favorite fragrance for this time of year. Warm and woody, I switch it into my bedroom as soon as the seasons change, but it's also ideal for an entryway or living room. The Diptyque glass vessel is sold separately.
This pick is included in our guide to the best essential oil diffusers, and features an understated stone cover to blend into any decor. It's a step up in terms of maintenance from the H&M pick, but it lends the same chic look to your space.
Candles always look cozy once lit, but this one, complete with a rattan vessel, elevates the experience even further. It features woody notes of sandalwood blended with smooth vanilla and features a lid to preserve the scent for longer.
A quick spritz of room spray is an easy way to refresh your space and introduce the notes of the season. You can also make your own DIY room spray using a reusable spray bottle, essential oil, baking soda, lemon juice, and hot water.
Evening scenting and transforming my home with different notes throughout the home is the fragrancing trend I'm embracing this fall.
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