Tis the season to fill your home with love, laughter and plenty of smell goods! Setting the mood for any occasion starts with fragrance, at least in my mind. My close friends will tell you if there is cause for celebration, I will usually gift a candle. There is just something about that small flicker of light and warm notes of aromatic delight that add a level of “hygge” to a space.
Brand loyalist and a tad bit bougie (ok, 100% bougie) when it comes to formulas and fragrance combinations. Trust me, overwhelm is not the goal. A simple sophisticated balance of fragrance notes can transform your living room or office for the good of all mankind. Yes, I’m extra.
Want a candle that burns longer than a week? Or perhaps one that you can actually smell? Whether you’re looking for great stocking stuffers or want to envelope yourself in a seductive oud or spiced citrus; here is a list of my favorite luxe scents.
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Burn Time: 15 hours (Votives) to 250 hours (5 Wick)
Formula: Proprietary coconut wax blend
Favorite Scents: Mokara, Yuzu Rose Stonecrop, Gilt Pomander Hinoki
Price Range: $12 – $198
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Otherland is newer on the scented candle scene but is making waves. Their core collection was developed with the input of luxury perfumers to create scents for everyday lighting. The limited edition “Gilded Holiday” collection screams decadence!
Burn Time: 55 hours
Formula: Hand-poured, soy/coconut wax blend
Popular Scents: Daybed, Rattan, Chandelier
Price Range: $36 each or $89 for 3-Pack
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Burn Time: 18 hours to 250 hours
Formula: Custom Wax Composition for each fragrance
Popular Scents: Peony & Blush Suede, English Pear & Freesia, Nectarine Blossom & Honey
Price Range: $36 for Travel Candle to $459 for Luxury Candle
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Honorable Mention: NEST, Diptyque, Illume
If you feel it in your spirit or heart to gift your girl a candle this holiday season, she won’t be mad!
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