At Côté Bougie, every fragrance tells a story. But for that story to be fully expressed in your home, you need to choose the right medium… and look after it. Candle or stick diffuser ? Aesthetics, intensity, duration: we help you make the right choice according to your habits. And if you opt for a diffuser, we’ll give you all the advice you need to maintain and recharge it properly.
Scented candle or stick diffuser: which to choose?
Both have their own charm, style and use. It all depends on your lifestyle, your space… and the ambience you’re looking for.
Candles: for precious moments
- Instant effect: it diffuses as soon as it’s switched on.
- Warm ambience: the flame provides a subdued light, conducive to cocooning.
- Controlled fragrance: you choose when to light it, and for how long.
- A decorative object: with Moroccan craftsmanship, terracotta containers and woven leather, our candles are true works of art.
Ideal for: a relaxing evening, dinner at home, a wellness break, a one-off sensory touch.
Our winter favorite: the Musc Charmeur or Narguilé candle, to be lit at the end of the day to create an enveloping atmosphere.
Scents of Morocco Narguile
Scents of Morocco Musc Charmeur
The stick diffuser: everyday discretion
- Continuous diffusion: no flame, no plugging in, gentle fragrance 24 hours a day.
- Zero stress: no need to think about it, it does the job itself.
- Evolutionary diffusion: the more sticks you add, the greater the intensity.
- Long-term: from a few weeks to several months, depending on the format.
Ideal for: permanent, effortless home fragrancing. Perfect for high-traffic areas (entrance hall, living room, hallway) or living rooms.
Decoration tip: choose a diffuser in natural or handcrafted colors for a sensory and aesthetic effect.
To find out more: How does a perfume diffuser work?
Have you chosen your diffuser? Here’s how to maintain it perfectly
To ensure that it diffuses optimally and lasts as long as possible, here are the essential steps:
- Turn the sticks over regularly
Do this about once a week. This reactivates the intensity of the fragrance by re-moistening the stems.
The more often you turn the stems over, the more fragrance will be present… but the faster it will evaporate.
- Match the number of sticks to the room
- Small parts? 4 to 5 stems are enough.
- Big space? Use 6 to 8, even more for very large formats.
- Avoid sources of heat and draughts
Perfume evaporates faster if it’s near a radiator, window or air conditioner. Choose a temperate, stable location.
- Recharge at the right time
When the bottle is empty or almost empty, it’s time to refill.
What to do?
- Clean the bottle if you change perfume.
- If you’re stuck on the same scent, simply refill.
- Use new stems for each refill: the old ones are saturated and no longer diffuse as well.
At Côté Bougie, we offer refills in our iconic fragrances: Figuier, Mon Bel Oranger, Place des Épices, Menthe & Thé…
The right rhythm: alternating or combining?
You don’t have to choose between candles and diffusers. Both can coexist harmoniously in any interior:
- Continuous olfactory background diffuser
- Candles for special moments, to intensify the mood
By combining the two, you create a true sensory signature in your home.
Conclusion: listen to your daily routine
- Do you love rituals, soft light and suspended moments? Choose candles.
- Would you prefer your home to be scented all the time, without a thought? Choose the diffuser.
- And for maximum pleasure… combine the two depending on the room and the moment.
Take care of your scented objects, and they’ll take care of your atmosphere.
