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The Easiest Way to Make Your Dorm Smell Amazing Without Lighting a Candle

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My favorite pastime is standing in the candle section of HomeGoods for nearly thirty minutes to smell everything they’ve got and then buying my faves. While my bank account doesn’t love this cute little hobby of mine, I simply can’t be stopped. So naturally the biggest struggle for me when I first moved into a dorm was that I couldn’t light up my Capri Blue Volcano candle. For obvious safety reasons, it was an important rule to follow but I knew I’d never get by without a dorm that smelled like home. Instead, I found alternate ways to make my space feel cozy and fresh sans the flame. Below are my favorites that I recommend you copy, that is unless you hate things that smell amazing.

Use diffuser sticks 

The next best thing to the cult-favorite Anthropologie candle is the same amazing scent without the flame. Bonus points that it’s in a very aesthetically pleasing bottle. 

Capri Blue Diffuser Sticks, Available at Sephora, $34; Shop Now

Try a Wallflower

I know I’m sometimes dramatic but trust me when I say this scent is everything you need to relieve school stress. It’s like, a spa snuck into your dorm room. No matter what you go with, though, the Wallflowers from Bath & Body Works are perfect for keeping your space smelling fresh. 

Bath & Body Works Wallflower, $13; Shop Now

Get a room spray

Bless room spray. Keep it on your desk, your nightstand, ready to go at any and all times. I love Mist Your Mood by Astura because it smells great, but is also relaxing with its lavender scent. 

Mist Your Mood by Astura, $15; Shop Now

Follow @PrettyDorms for all of your college packing inspo. 

Danielle was previously the Deputy Editor at Her Campus, where she oversaw social and content strategy, lifestyle, beauty, fashion, news, and entertainment. Prior to joining Her Campus, Danielle worked at House Beautiful as Senior Lifestyle Editor, directing and producing feature videos and stories. Danielle also served as Snapchat Editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing the brands daily Snapchat Discover channel. In 2016, she launched Cosmo Bites — which is now the official food and beverage vertical at Cosmopolitan. That same year, Danielle was named as a Rising Star in the digital media industry by FOLIO Magazine. Danielle got her start in digital media by launching the Her Campus chapter at Fairfield University in 2014, where she acted as Campus Correspondent for 2.5 years, before graduating with a degree in English and creative writing. She enjoys wine, food, and long walks through HomeGoods. Follow Danielle on Instagram!