Cactus Burn Time: 60 hours Throw: Medium Notes: Cactus, water flower, aloe vera, and sage Room Recommendation: Living room, office, and bedroom Cactus feels like a lush oasis in the middle of the harsh desert. With an intoxicating blend of earthy and sweet scents, Calming Park’s Cactus brings the enigmatic beauty of the desert into your home. It smells a little green and a little sweet, with just a hint of woodiness. With its even, relaxing burn, it’s the perfect…
There’s nothing like opening a fresh calendar to make me feel like my life is filled with endless possibilities. As much as I try to keep up good habits year-round, it’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement of New Year’s resolutions! January is a great time of year to begin anew and strive toward making our dreams come true. Some of my favorite inspirational and motivational fragrances are perfect for keeping us on top of these goals.…
Nazareth Wax Type: Vegetal Burn Time: 60 hours Throw: Strong Notes: Bitter orange, Ceylon cinnamon, grapefruit, and tangerine Room Recommendation: Living room and kitchen Price: $105.00 Named for the childhood home of Jesus, this candle reminds me just how sacred and joyous this season truly is. I like to light this perfectly wintery fragrance and imagine the warm scents of ancient Nazareth hearths, warmed by the spices of cinnamon and orange peels as bread bakes over an open fire. I…
Bethléem Wax Type: Vegetal Burn Time: 60 hours Throw: Strong Notes: Amber, cedarwood, and sandalwood Room Recommendation: Living room and bedroom Price: $105.00 Named for the city of Christ’s birth, this candle offers the perfect tribute to the gifts of the three wise men: gold in its exquisite packaging, frankincense via its sister scents of sandalwood and cedarwood, and the similarly spicy and resinous amber, embodying myrrh. It’s a fitting tribute to a holiday that many hold dear. As I…
Intensive Skin Treatment Candle Throw: Strong Notes: Delicious bouquet of English lavender, sweet basil, and fresh jasmine. Room Recommendation: Bedroom Price: £36.00/$45.84 A spa treatment in a white and gold vessel, Neom’s Tranquillity Intensive Skin Treatment Candle relaxes your mind and moisturizes your skin all at once. Pairing the lavender scent with the functionality of its Latin name, lavare, which literally means “to wash,” Neom captures revitalization with this candle. After a refreshing shower or meditative bath, this lavender-scented candle…
While I’ve always loved the feeling of joy, giving, and love that comes with the holiday season, it wasn’t until I became a luxury candle addict that I realized that winter is also the season of candles! An uplifting gift that allows you to show how much thought you put into choosing just the right fragrance, luxury candles are excellent choices for a wide variety of people in our lives. If you’re like me, though, you might agonize over just…
Holidays are a time for gatherings and events, and chances are you’ll find yourself hosting at least one function between now and the end of the year. Something that you might not know about entertaining is that luxury candles are the perfect way to help set the mood for your guests! Playing host (or hostess) may sometimes feel more like a burden, but with the right candle fragrance, you’ll pull it off effortlessly. The key to a successful event begins…
Candle subscriptions Diving into the fabulous variety offered in luxury candles can be overwhelming! Even those of us who have been passionate about candles for years can have a hard time deciding which new scents and brands to try. With a candle subscription service, however, candle enthusiasts are offered a wide range of candles and brands so that we can discover our favorite fragrances, all from the comfort of our home. Luxury candle subscription services like the amazing Wickbox offer…
Diptyque Diptyque began in 1961 as a fabric and wallpaper design company in Paris’s 34 boulevard Saint-Germain. The brand’s Parisian birthplace aligned with the artistic origins of its creators— interior designer Christiane Gautrot, painter Desmond Knox-Leet, and theater director and set designer Yves Coueslant. The influence of this genesis remains strong in a myriad of ways today, particularly through Diptyque’s consistently well-designed, visually gorgeous candles and in the name of the company itself. Diptyque is the French word for “diptych,”…
Colonia Burn Time: 30 hours Throw: Medium Notes: Spicy citrus blend with hints of jasmine, amber, and white musk Room Recommendation: Living room, bedroom, and bathroom Price: $83.00 Acqua di Parma’s Colonia is the perfect candle to commemorate the brand’s 100th anniversary which it celebrates this year. Its classic light fragrance is truly timeless, embodying the high quality and fine craftsmanship that has ensured Acqua di Parma’s enduring legacy since its birth in 1916. Colonia offers an even, welcoming burn…
Abd El Kader Wax Type: Vegetal Burn Time: 120 Hours (Intermezzo 3-wick) Throw: Strong Notes: Apple, blackcurrant bud, clove, ginger, lemon, spearmint, jasmine, and vanilla—this candle offers a complex yet balanced bouquet of scents that delivers a tantalizing aroma! Room Recommendation: Living room, office Price: $230.00 If you’ve ever had Moroccan mint tea, then you’re already familiar with the delightful scent of this refreshing candle. Named after early Algerian human rights pioneer Abdelkader El Djezairi, Cire Trudon’s Abd El Kader is…
I can’t believe fall is here already! The days seem to go by more and more quickly, growing shorter as winter nears. Autumn is my favorite time of the year—I love it when the temperature drops to that perfect “sweater weather” and I can start pulling out my overcoats, faux furs, and ankle boots (a.k.a. my fall staples!). When it comes to luxury candles, there are a few other autumn staples I can’t live without: oud, amber, cinnamon, pumpkin, and…
Living Room Your living room generally acts as a place that brings together the wonder of the outdoors with the comfort of your home. It acts as your guests’ introduction to your home and is the first impression they will get of you as a host. To cultivate an inviting and natural atmosphere, bring in unobtrusive and earthy scents, such as light florals or citrus-based fruits. As with the kitchen, these scents can vary based on season and moods, but…