Candles By Victoria

Everyone is raving about Candles by Victoria on the web.  This candle company thrives on being very richly scented with a variety of scents such as “Elvis” (banana and chocolate), Cinnabon (fresh baked cinnamon rolls), Country Bumpkin (“like fall in a jar”) and so many more!

The sheer variety of the scents is what is so amazing to me!  I am dying to try some of these candles and burn them in my very own home.  In this video the host talks about some of her candle finds and what she thinks about them.

Here are some of the candles covered in this video:

• Create a scent candle glittered terrine in “Bath time with Pooh”
• “Manhattan” scent – herby, cumin and fennel spices.
• “Pear berry Delicious” – pears, strawberries and wonderfully delicious
• “Honeysuckle Jasmin” – very perfume-y and floral.

Yankee Meyer Lemon

So the candles that will be reviewed are the following (descriptions courtesy of Yankee):

• Beach Flowers – Like delicate keepsakes from the sea… the lovely scent of tuberose, lily and hyacinth blossoms balanced with soft watery notes.   
• Beach Wood – Season by the elements… this modern blend of vetiver, salt air and driftwood creates an intriguing fragrance.
• Coastal Waters – Clean and bracing. . . the rush of cool ocean spray from the breaking surf clears the mind and refreshes the soul.
• Meadow Showers – Daydreaming of a quiet escape. . . the naturally tranquil and airy scent of fresh raindrops on blades of green grass.
• Meyer Lemon – A bright and sunny citrus. . . perfectly ripe, with a naturally sweet and refreshing scent.
• Pink Blush – Graceful and feminine, a bouquet of soft pink blooms gently kissed with vanilla.
• True Rose – Alluring, rich and velvety. . . as fragrant as a special delivery of flawless deep red roses.
• White Gardenia – So captivating! The stunning royal beauty of lush white gardenias in full bloom.

Slatkin & Co. Candle Reviews

This video features reviews of some wonderful Slatkin & Co. candles that are available for purchase at your nearest Bath & Body Works. Some are test scents and may not be available all over, but most of them are.

Here are some scents they review on this video:

• Mountain Leaves – not a favorite of the reviewer.  A bit too much like cologne; however, it sounds quite interesting to me!
• Lavender Caramel – test scent!  I’m not sure if this one went world wide or not, but it sounds quite different!  Unexpected blend of lavender, caramel and salt.  The reviewer also states there is a “hardcore sage” scent to it.  Too bizarre!
• Cranberry Cider – “forgettable” and not that interesting.  A true cranberry scent, lacking any cider notes however.
• Woodland Berry – a lot of wine and citrus notes.  A little spice, and a lot of grape notes.
• Acorn & Fig – apricot, juicy pear, fig and sandalwood.  A woodsy smell with hints of fig.
• Marshmallow Fireside – toasted marshmallows and sweet vanilla cream, with woodsy notes.  Sounds wonderful!

Slatkin & Co. Pumpkin Caramel Latte

This video is touches on New Fall & Test scents from Bath & Body Works Slatkin & Co. candles. Now, these are candles that were released and/or tested last year; however, many are still available today!

Now this video comes in two parts, and the first one is foodie favorites. Baked item smelling candles such as Apple Crumble, Brown Butter Praline, Pumpkin Caramel Latte & Cinnamon Sugared Doughnut.

Here she talks about reviews and her thoughts on these bakery type candles with great detail!

Cherries on Snow Yankee Candles

I love Yankee candles!  They are *probably* my favorite scented candles.  Those or Trapp.  It is hard to decide and I like them at different times.

Here is a video of reviews on current Holiday & Winter Scents from this year.  Here are some of the candles she touched on and reviewed:

• Cherries on Snow – I love this one! I have purchased two so far this season, and I find them absolutely delicious.  The tester loves it as well.  She likes that it has a “true cherry scent”.  She describes it as Cherry Juicy Juice, which is so funny, because I thought the same thing.
• Black Cherry – darker, tarter, and more syrupy.  This is one of my favorites as well.
• Gingerbread – the reviewer finds this one to be the same exact scent as offered years ago; however, she notes the color of the wax has changed.  She states this is the all time best gingerbread scent she has ever smelled.
• Christmas Cookie – I love this one!  It reminds me of holiday baking.   The review loves it as well and reminds her of Christmas memories.  It smells like fresh baked cookies with buttercream icing.
• Jack Frost – I have not seen this one in stores.  She states she found it in the “Treasures” section of the store, which means limited production.  It reminds the reviewer of peppermint and vanilla with an extreme coolness.

Trapp Orange Vanilla Candle

I love orange scented candles.  Or candles with touches of orange. They are comforting and usually, not too aggressive. Relaxing and I believe add to aromatherapy benefits for relaxation. Many candle companies use floral orange notes such as orange blossom; however, I prefer the fruitier notes of orange.  My favorite is Trapp Private Gardens candles in Orange/Vanilla, that is actually featured in this video. Enjoy the video it is quite educational and believe me, you’ll want some more orange in your life!

Trapp Private Gardens!

I have never found a better smelling, more-richly scented candle than the ones offered by Trapp Private Gardens Candles.  They are truly amazing.  I believe they take their motto seriously when they say “a bottle of perfume in every candle”.  After I light one of their votives (yes, even just a votive) the smells of Trapp waft through several rooms and the entire home.

After trying several kinds of Trapp Candles, here a few of my favorites:

Fresh Cut Tuberose – A tropical white flower with an intense, heady floral fragrance reminds you of a gardenia only more powerful and memorable.

Orange/Vanilla – This fragrance is the perfect combination of crisp orange notes elevated by the exquisite addition of Tahitian vanilla.

Lemongrass Verbena - Crisp citrus notes extracted from Asian lemongrass complemented by Brazilian verbena and softened with base notes of vanilla.

Guava/Mango – A fusion of exotic flavors. This mouth-watering blend of two tropical fruits combines succulent mango and flavorful guava.

Amber & Bergamot – A smooth, velvety combination of aromatic bergamot and the sultriness of amber.

Bamboo Sugar Cane – Notes captured from the heart of the sugar cane with a burst of citrus, enhanced with a touch of green bamboo.

Blackberry Vanilla – Naturally grown blackberries, freshly picked at the height of the season gently sheared with a bourbon vanilla note.

Quince & Pomegranate – NEW! Sun-ripened quince & fresh pomegranate with top notes of Asiatic Lily.

And these are just my favorites!  They offer so many more like: Macintosh, Sexy Cinnamon, Burmese Wood, Pure Peony, White Fir and Orange Clove.  They also offer Seasonal Favorites that are to die for!  If you are a candle lover, or know a real candle lover, try Trapp Private Gardens for your candle shopping needs.  I can’t say it enough but they are amazing!

Scentsy

Scentsy is the wickless candle. It features quality ingredients and they truly have a wonderful smell! I do enjoy using Scentsy; however, I find cleaning out the Scentsy warmer is a pain. Typically I’m not patient enough to for the wax to harden, so I often spill hot wax. Although I do not enjoy that, I do love the fact that there is no soot!

Aromatherapy Candles

Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that is used for altering a person’s mood, mind and health.  Aromatherapy utilizes plant materials, known as essential oils, to create aromatic compounds that are good for the senses.  Many scents and oils are used to create a peaceful and calming atmosphere.

Aromatherapy candles are a big part of this!  There are candles made to enhance and create the following moods:  Serenity, Vitality, Tranquility, Relaxation and even romance.  Some popular oils used are: lavender, tea tree oil, citrus oils and peppermint to name a few.

I found this video on youtube today and enjoy how peaceful it is.  I also love that all the aromatherapy candles are so colorful!  I believe color really can create different moods and have calming effects on the body.

Fortunately, there is an equally helpful fictitious sage known as the Holiday Gift Guru to help us rediscover the joy of giving using some traditional common sense. According to Dr. Gail Saltz, professor of psychiatry, the first thing you should do is lower your expectations to what’s reasonable. “Try to stop over-scheduling, overeating, overspending, and generally over doing it. You’ll end up enjoying the season more and complaining less,” she says.

Put on some classic Christmas songs and light up your favorite holiday scented candles to create a warm, inviting atmosphere at home.

Put on some classic Christmas songs and light up your favorite holiday scented candles to create a warm, inviting atmosphere at home. It’s a great way to enhance your mood while decorating, addressing Christmas cards, wrapping presents, baking cookies, and sitting around the fire. Research has shown that smells have a direct impact on our emotions. According to Terry Molnar, executive director of the Sense of Smell Institute, “For many people, having the right scent completes their picture of the perfect Christmas.”

Favorites include classic Holiday scents from Yankee Candle including Christmas Cookie, Mistletoe, Home for the Holidays, and Balsam & Cedar. Also enjoyable are the aptly named Most Wonderful Cinnamon, Pine, and Cookie candle scents from www.illuminations.com.

So, what about gifts? Well, like Toucan Sam from the old Fruit Loops commercials, the Holiday Gift Guru suggests that you “follow your nose…it always knows.” That’s right, the perfect gift idea is right under your nose, literally. That wonderful holiday candle you’re enjoying? Pick up a few more while you’re shopping as luxuriously scented candles are one of the most appropriate gift ideas.

If you like candles think how many people just like you would enjoy them, as well. Bob Nelson, president of the National Candle Association, says “Scented candles always are highly appreciated gifts for a wide variety of occasions, especially the holidays. Relative to flowers, chocolates, and candy, candles offer such great value since they last for a long time…and almost everyone will enjoy them.”

“There’s a strong link between fragrance and memory,” explains Rick Ruffolo, senior vice president of brand, marketing and innovation at Yankee Candle. “Many of us have fond childhood Christmas memories tied to scents like fresh pine, baking cookies, and warm cinnamon. That’s why it’s easy to share the festive Christmas spirit of those memories by giving a scented candle.”

Finally, one last bit of scents-ible shopping advice from the Holiday Gift Guru. Grab some hot cocoa, your favorite fuzzy slippers, and head for your computer. Online shopping is easy, and it saves gas (not to mention wear and tear on your nerves). Browse, shop and even ship right to the recipient at www.yankeecandle.com and www.illuminations.com.

So there you have it … simply scent-sational ideas from the Holiday Gift Guru to help you re-discover the joy of giving this holiday season!!

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