When the lazy days of summer give way to hectic fall schedules, there is nothing like dashing in from the cold and being enveloped by a home filled with delicious smells.

These days, there are endless ways to add a special scent to your home. Home fragrance products have exploded into a $5 billion industry, with candles, diffusers, room sprays and oils offered everyplace from drug stores to high-end retailers. There are many use-what-you-have, do-it-yourself options as well.

The idea is to create an inviting, comforting and calming environment, whether you’re having 20 people for a sit-down dinner or simply hanging out on the couch for the evening.