My mom is obsessed with scented candles. As you can imagine, this had resulted in Bath & Body Works jars strewn across nearly every surface of our kitchen and living room areas. But how can I hate on a lovely, innocent affection for candles? As such, I’ve also grown an affinity for the ambience of lighting the flame and rousing a delicious scent perfectly fitted to my mood. Here are some of my top recommendations for getting that exact result.
- WoodWick Fireside Candle
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This right here is definitely a family favourite. The WoodWick Fireside Candle has scents of smoked amber and warm wood, which blend to form a cozy masterpiece. Not only does it smell like a campfire, but it sounds like one too! The candle’s wooden wick creates a crackling sound, very similar to that of an actual fire, to add another level to the experience. If you’re a sucker for long nights with friends and family by the fire, I highly recommend this candle to recreate an experience that’s nearly as lovely.
- Paris Café Candle
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From Bath & Body Works, the Paris Café Candle has hints of sweet cream over a deeper and richer scent of coffee, à la Française, of course. It takes me back to my trip to Paris several years ago (though I, unfortunately, did not like coffee at the time), but more importantly, it also reminds me of the many quaint coffee shops I’ve visited in my lifetime and the good moments that have come from them. Lighting this candle certainly brings me a piece of joy when I need it.
- Birthdate Candles
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Ok, fine – this isn’t just one candle but an entire brand of them! Birthday Co. is a company that sells personalized gifts, including scented candles for each day of the year. Isn’t that so cool? There are twelve individual scents of varying kinds for the twelve astrological signs, but depending on the day you were born, they are also customized with your zodiac information on the label. As a Libra, my candle is floral with notes of peony and hydrangea, and it’s become a ritual for me to light this candle when I take time to relax. These specialized candles make great presents, both for loved ones and especially for yourself.
- Beach Cottage Candle
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Although I’ve yet to actually buy this candle, I can practically smell the aromas of saltwater and fresh air from here. For all the times in the middle of a Canadian winter, I’ve wished I could be in a tropical destination or chilling at a cottage on a warm summer day, this candle would be the best companion. Sold by a company quite perfectly named Homesick, which specializes in creating scents evoking fond memories of specific locations, this Beach Cottage Candle is guaranteed to remind you of that perfect vacation you took, or even one you’re yet to experience.
It’s true that scents are incredibly powerful; they can remind you of beautiful moments and introduce you to entirely new worlds. This is why I love using candles and I offer my knowledge of them to you, so you can also unlock the magic of your sense of smell.