This Incredible $16 Find Makes My Artificial Christmas Tree Smell Real

When I was growing up, my parents would always buy a real Christmas tree. Nowadays I have an artificial tree for its convenience and longevity, but I really miss that classic evergreen aroma. I’ve tried candles and diffusers, but I’m always looking for new ways to get that holiday fragrance. This ongoing search led me to discover the Glasshouse Fragrances Tree Scents Stems.

There’s no device or flames needed — just use the included ornament hooks and hang the scent sticks on your tree. They have a Winter Wonderland scent with notes of frosted fir and snow gum trees; my super-picky husband remarked, “That smells really good.” A 10-pack of the sticks costs $16, and they are also great for boosting the fragrance of genuine Christmas trees. They’re the perfect holiday accent!

The Glasshouse Fragrances Tree Scents Stems are hangable ornaments that make your artificial Christmas tree (or real tree) smell like it was newly cut. They feature premium quality reeds (made in Australia) that last 30 days and can fill a large area or medium-sized room with a fresh spruce scent. When the fragrance is done, you can place the reeds in your recycling with other paper products.

My favorite part about the scent stems is the smell, of course. As you approach my Christmas tree, the scent becomes noticeable but never overwhelming — it even helps me forget I’m using a fake tree! The fragrance profile is a refreshing blend of fir, balsam, and spruce, finished with a hint of eucalyptus. The Winter Wonderland sticks are easy to hang using the included ornament hooks, and come packaged in sets of five. For my 5-foot tree, I used one set and plan to save the remaining sticks for next year. Or maybe I’ll buy more and get an even bigger tree — they’ve really amplified the holiday spirit in my home!

Buy: Glasshouse Fragrances Tree Scents Stems, $16