Candles and Home Fragrance: Herb garden

Inviting aromas of rosemary, thyme, basil and mint are captured in this season's hottest candles and home fragrances, offering a refreshingly green way to awaken one's senses. Fresh enough to have been cut right from the backyard herb garden, these scents have a revitalizing air about them sure to lighten up any setting. — Lindsey Strader

1.From K. Hall Designs, a hand-poured candle holds notes of fresh mint sprigs and sweet grapefruit with a hint of lavender offering a refreshingly cool aroma.

2. The ceramic Green Medallion diffuser from Greenleaf features a delicate raised pattern and removable vented lid ($50), which exudes Greenleaf's Aroma Décor diffuser oil in eucalyptus and mint ($12).

3. The Celery Dining Room candle from Barbara Barry's Home Fragrance Collection blends top notes of tarragon, rosemary, mandarin and lemon zest with herbaceous essences finished off with touches of sandalwood and moss ($48). Celery Dining Room votives are also available and come in a box of six ($54).

4. A pungent rosemary scented candle in a brown ceramic pot from Hillhouse Naturals displays actual flecks of rosemary in the wax ($39).

5. Infused with bergamot, rosemary and thyme, Ellesca's Energy candle is a long-burning soy and herb wax candle using only natural ingredients gathered from Italy, Morocco, Spain and Tunisia.

6. Inspired by the Italian countryside, the Karen Klein Basil Pomegranate candle mixes rich, tangy pomegranate with basil for a spicy alluring blend decorated with authentic Italian paper with intricate detailing and subtle tones of gold ($25).