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Give your home a pleasant aroma with these scented candles.
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And, besides smelling good, scented candles also instantlyelevate your homes decor.
Kathy Kuois the interior designer and CEO of Kathy Kuo Home.
Fortunately for you, weve already done the hard work.
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We surveyed our staff on their favorite candles to find the best scented candles on the market.
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Candle Co. Teakwood & Tobacco Candle
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For all the nature lovers out there, this ones for you.
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When lit, it releases a complex but lovely aroma.
When company is over, we receive nothing but compliments about how wonderful our home smells.
While it is more expensive than some of our other picks, this candle is worth every penny.
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Candle Co. Sandalwood Rose Candle
With a hint of cashmere rose and notes of oud and patchouli, P.F.
Candle Co. has created a unique candle with a balanced scent.
When youre finished, just pop the lid back on top.
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But with their limited lifespan, youre always having to frequently replenish your vase.
Fortunately, we have the next best optiona candle that releases an especially lovely floral aroma.
From the scent to packaging to overall quality, this candle has easily become one of our favorites.
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With this Bamboo Classic candle from Nest New York, you might pick the burn time that suits you.
This candle is also beautifully complex in its scent profile.
From the bright and tropical fragrance to the packaging, we loved everything about this candle.
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When lit, the candle distributed a unique smell that easily filled the room.
Plus, we could still smell the sweet fragrance for some time after we blew it out.
Think crisp fall days, warm apple cider, and tasty baked goods featuring delicate pears.
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As the handcrafted candle slowly burns, your space will transform into a more cozy environment.
We found that it released an earthy and spicy smell in our bedroom that lasted around two hours.
When lit, this candle will provide your space with a warm and relaxed feel.
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This is one candle we’d purchase again and again.
Now imagine that same beverage but in the form of a candle.
Meet one of Candleberrys fall candles that provides your home with a sweet but comforting smell.
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We evaluated them based on scent, quality, and value.
We received 65 responses spanning 46 brands and 60 products.
Essential oils are ones that can be extracted from a plant.
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Some examples are lavender, mint, bergamot, peppermint, lemon, and rosemary.
Fragrance oils are man-made, such as sandalwood and cedarwood in theHotel Lobby Signature Candle.
Each of these oils is used to create the candle’s top, middle, and bottom fragrance notes.
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The top notes last for about 15 minutes on average.
Generally, you might smell these for about two hours.
Size
Scented candles come in a wide range of sizes.
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Before you purchase a candle, you oughta consider the reason why you want one.
For decoration purposes, larger candles can immediately draw attention to the area theyre placed in.
Were thinking here of theAnthropologie Capri Blue Volcano Mercury Jar Candlewhich comes in a 19-ounce jar.
When burned, candles with paraffin wax may release soot and other harmful chemicals.
Note that beeswax, soy, and coconut wax will last longer.
Its also recommended to not burn the candle for more than four hours at a time.
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Questions and Answers
What candles dont smoke when you burn them?
According to Kuo, soy wax candles dont produce a lot of smoke.
She also mentions that its a good idea to use candles with natural oils or plant extracts.
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What candle scents are best for the home?
Besides scent, you should consider how often you intend to burn the candle.
If you burn them daily, then you should pick candles with less powerful scents.
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What candle scent is the most relaxing?
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