Each holiday season, fragrant gifts are one of the most popular items people buy for friends and family. Whether it’s candles, diffusers, incense or perfume, fragrances can be both personal and luxurious.

Gifting candles is an old standby. And why shouldn’t it be? They can fill the room with your favorite scent when they’re on and make a great decoration even when they’re not on.

A relatively new addition to the world of fragrances, reed diffusers come in many shapes and sizes. The basic premise is some kind of container that holds highly concentrated fragrance oils. The container has an opening at the top where reeds or wooden sticks stick out of the oil. Over time, the oils will absorb into the reed and the aroma will be released.

Reed diffusers provide the added benefit of not having to turn them on. Day after day, the diffusers will fill your home with your favorite fragrance.

Incense or burning sticks are another great option to fill a room with your favorite scent. Incense is usually a much cheaper alternative to candles or reed diffusers. Even when not lit, the incense will emit its heady aroma.

Perhaps a more personal gift, perfume/cologne makes a great gift for any man or woman. Many perfumes and colognes also come packaged in some type of gift set that includes a lotion, deodorant, or shampoo. These are ideal for gifting.

In the world of fragrances, both the selection and the prices are limitless. Many of the best deals are found online, as discounts, free shipping offers, and sample programs are numerous. Home and personal fragrances make great gifts for anyone.