Another warm
week and although I’m still enjoying the summer scents and candles, a little
bit of me is excited about a change in mood and weather and the fragrances that
will go with it.
I’m not too
much of an experimenter in that regard, usually burning candles that match the
season and using fragrances that enhance the atmosphere. Ideally it has to be
raining for Coastal Waters or River Valley for example!
Anyway,
Garden Hideaway kicked things off last week and I’m always pleasantly surprised
how strong and evocative this fragrance is. Don’t forget it is now retired as
well, so when it disappears … it disappears for good!
A few drinks
and a sumptuous evening in with the delightful Fruit Fusion was next. Always
brings a good time atmosphere with its bright, almost fizzy orange and mixed fruit flavour.
First burn
for a retired fragrance on Friday night. Tropical Fruit is a lovely concoction,
not that dissimilar to Fruit Salad although a tad sweeter. It is rich, deep and
delicious.
Following
the using a a wax melt recently, we have fallen in love with Pink Lady Slipper.
So much so, that as it has retired, we’ve
bought two large jars. First burn was on Saturday night and I’m pleased to
report that it is just as strong and bright as the melt fragrance. One of those
Yankee Candles that stands alone from all the others. The scent is completely
unique, very perfumed – and an absolute delight!
Lemon
Lavender was the candle of choice to pick me up on the weekend mornings and its
lemony yet floral smell makes it by far my favourite among the Fresh ‘cleaning’
type fragrances (i.e Clean Cotton, Fluffy Towels and others).
Finally,
finished off the weekend trying out a Spiced Orange melt. It was lovely but can
be a bit overpowering and rich.
More soon!