The present invention discloses a fragrance lamp and a using method. The fragrance lamp comprises a casing, a water tank and a base, wherein the casing is composed of a mist outlet, a flame piece and a supporting column; the casing is buckled on the upper portion of the water tank; the water tank is provided with a mist guiding cavity and a magnetic field cavity through a water tank cover; the water tank is provided with a spotlight module and a magnetic induction device through a fan-shaped cover; a magnetic induction coil is installed on the magnetic induction device, the bottom of the water tank is provided with an ultrasonic device, the bottom end of the water tank is connected with the base, a direct current (DC) socket is buckled on the base, a circuit board and a power supply key are disposed in the base, and the circuit board is in signal connection with a remote control device through a wireless transmission module. The spotlight module is controlled through the remote control device to gather light to a flame piece, a mist spraying effect is generated through the mist guiding cavity, the flame piece swings regularly under the effect of the magnetic induction device, a personalized light effect is formed, and the fragrance lamp is novel in structure and easy to use in function.