Understanding the Home Fragrances Category
The Home Fragrances category, identified by ID 592, falls under Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances. It is the designated location for products specifically designed to scent indoor living spaces, distinct from general home decor items or furniture.
Included Products
This category encompasses items that release scent into the air to improve or change the atmosphere of a room. Examples found in the US market include:
- Various types of scented candles and wax tarts.
- Room sprays, mists, and fragrance refills for plug-in devices.
- Essential oil diffusers, reed diffusers, and aromatic oil sets.
- Specialized fragrance kits designed for home use.
Exclusions and Better Categorization
Do not place decorative objects that lack a primary fragrance function here. If a product is a simple vase, decorative bowl, or artificial plant, it belongs in categories like Vases, Decorative Bowls, or Artificial Flora. Items such as flameless candles that do not emit scent should be directed to the Flameless Candles category instead. Additionally, verify if your item is a functional home accessory; if it is a clock, mirror, or picture frame, select those specific categories under Decor to ensure accurate data mapping.
Using Subcategories
Always opt for a specific subcategory if available, such as Candles, Incense, Air Fresheners, Potpourri, Fragrance Oil, or Wax Tarts, rather than the parent category.
Feed Implementation
Use either the ID 592 or the full path Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances in your google_product_category attribute. While this attribute is optional, providing it prevents Google from misclassifying your items, and it remains independent of your custom product_type field.