When it gets cold again, there is nothing better than relaxing at home with a hot drink of your choice, a good book and a warm blanket, or a warm bath. Of course, one thing should not be missing: the right scented candle for extra comfort in your own four walls.
First of all, the scent of candles that slowly spreads throughout the room can help you relax. Fragrances have a direct effect on the so-called limbic system of the brain, which is responsible for emotions, related memories and instincts, among other things. This is how we respond to aromas subconsciously and emotionally. But tastes differ, so there is a huge selection of scented candles.
Classic: Luce Di Colonia by Acqua di Parma
If you want a very light, elegant and timeless room scent, you should try Acqua di Parma’s “Luce Di Colonia” scented candle. After the wick is lit, the combination of orange, lemon, petitgrain, neroli, patchouli and vetiver indulges the senses. Of course, Acqua di Parma also offers other fragrances. The candles are available in 200 or 500 grams and look very elegant thanks to the yellow glass in the simple design. The smaller of the two sizes burns for up to 50 hours, the larger one for about 70 hours.
Starting at around 68 francs from Acquadiparma.com
Oriental: Byblos by Diptyque
Candles from Diptyque are also very popular and convince with their interesting scent creations. Since autumn or winter can be a little more spicy, the 300 gram Byblos scented candle from the “Le Grand Tour” collection is for you. The candle is inspired by the port city of the same name in Lebanon. With the aroma of coffee, Atlas cedar and white musk, it instantly feels comfortable at home, while at the same time giving you a bit of wanderlust. Glossy, light marble earthen pot looks modern and fits in any setting. It is designed to represent the aromas of freshly brewed coffee soaring in the clouds. The burn time of about 75 hours is a long time to enjoy this fragrance creation.
Diptyqueparis.com for about 134 francs
Stylish: Silenzio by Fornasetti
Fornasetti’s scented candles offer luxury at its best. Its design catches the eye and its aroma stays in your head. Silenzio wax weighs 300 grams or 1.9 kilograms. It can be presented in two ways, as the front has a slightly different motif from the back. On both occasions a black and white portrait of the Italian opera singer Lina Cavalieri (1874–1944) is depicted on earthenware: you can see her once with her index finger in front of her lips and once with a wink. The fragrance creation contains thyme, lavender, cedar and tolu balm and has a calming effect. The large candle should be able to burn for up to 240 hours – so you get something from this investment for a long time.
From about 182 francs, Fornasetti.com
Soothing: Imperial Rose from Rituals
A scented candle from Rituals is always a nice gift for friends – or even for yourself. The classic rose scent, refined with freshwater aromas and green tea, suits all seasons and sweetens the home. “Imperial Rose” scented candles from the Private collection are available in 360 gr and 1 kg. The design of the glass jar in champagne is elegant, making it suitable for a wide variety of furniture styles. The small candle has a burn time of about 60 hours, the larger version burns up to 70 hours.
CHF 41 from Rituals.com
Outstanding: Baobab Rainforest Amazonia from the Baobab Collection
Large, fragrant candles from the Baobab Collection also create a pleasant atmosphere in the room. For example, Baobab Rainforest Amazonia scented candle emits a natural aroma with notes of bergamot, green tea and Atlas cedar. Available in limited quantities only. And not only does it smell pleasant, but also the design of the handmade opal glass cylinder with its blue, turquoise, green and brown colored elements. Depending on the size of the room and the desired intensity of the rainforest aroma, candles can be chosen from 1.3 kilograms to an impressive 10 kilograms. “Smaller” specimens burn for 60 hours, really large ones for 800 hours.
About 102 francs, Baobabcollection.com
Exotic: Figure N°33 from Kukui
Kukui’s room fragrances manage to create a room atmosphere. This also applies to 220 gram scented candles of pure design with rose gold caps. Figue N°33 is a particularly elegant aroma that impresses with a perfumed fig bouquet, but at the same time somewhat floral and with notes of wood and bergamot. More than 50 hours of burning time allows the fragrance to beautify your home for a long time. Thus, even in the freezing cold outside, the interior remains beautiful and comfortable.
For 59 francs, Kukui.ch