How To Make Artificial Christmas Tree Smell Real

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The natural, inviting scent of real evergreens evokes joyful memories and enhances the holiday experience. In this guide, we’ll share tips on infusing your artificial tree with the essence of Christmas.

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What Do Real Trees Smell Like?

Popular Christmas tree varieties like spruce, fir, and pine produce terpenes that give them their distinct fragrance.

Balsam Fir: Strong, refreshing pine scent most commonly associated with "Christmas tree smell”
Blue Spruce: Sharp and crisp
Noble Fir: Rich and woodsy, "forest-like”
Douglas Fir: Both sweet and tart, citrusy
Scotch Pine: Subtle but long-lasting pine smell

Best Ways To Make Artificial Trees Smell Real

Try these ideas to fill your home with festive seasonal scents.

Three bottles of Balsam Hill Fresh Cut Evergreen premium fragrance oil on a wooden surface, surrounded by evergreen foliage.

Essential Oils

Add a few drops of the oil onto cotton balls or fabric scraps, then place them discreetly on the tree's branches.

A sleek black diffuser emits steam beside three Balsam Fir fragrance oil bottles, arranged on a round tray with pine branches.

Diffusers

Place the machine near the tree, but not too close. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on proper use.

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Scented Candles

Try Christmas tree-scented variants placed a safe distance away from the tree.

Vanilla and cinnamon scents create a warm and cozy vibe.
Pine, fir, or cedar scent combinations offer a woodsy aroma perfect for Christmas.
Peppermint lends a refreshing and seasonal scent.

Close-up of a pine cone nestled among vibrant evergreen foliage and small blue berries on a dark background.

Live Foliage or Pinecones

Add a natural scent to your Christmas décor with live greenery or real pinecones.

Display real wreaths and garlands near the Christmas tree.

Tuck or wrap smaller live garlands deep into your tree's branches and fluff to fit.

Tuck real pinecones into the tree branches.

Place bowls or vases full of pinecones around the tree display area.

Frequently Asked Questions

How To Make an Artificial Christmas Tree Smell Like a Real One?

If you’re wondering how to make your Christmas tree smell real, use essential oils such as pine, spruce, or fir, either diffused or applied to cotton balls and hidden in tree branches. You can also use scented candles or create a DIY potpourri with pinecones and cinnamon to mimic the tree’s natural fragrance.

What To Spray on an Artificial Christmas Tree?

Synthetic or chemical sprays might damage your tree and void your warranty. Try using essential oil diffusers or scented candles a safe distance from your tree to fill your space with that nostalgic holiday smell.

How To Make Your House Smell Like Pine Trees?

Pine essential oils capture a Christmas tree’s natural scent, providing a fresh, woodsy, and authentic holiday fragrance. Try diffusing them around your home with a scent machine or high-quality scented candles.

How To Deodorize an Artificial Christmas Tree?

Add scented ornaments or decorations to your tree, such as cinnamon sticks, dried orange slices, or pinecones. You can also hang some scented sachets or potpourri on the branches of your tree.