Holiday Blues? Banish Them Now With Our Pick Of The Best Summer Scented Candles
Nothing beats those heady summer scents, from the sweet tang of coconut to fresh florals, aromas certain to instantly lift and boost. So whether you’re dreaming of a tropical trip or have landed back from an Italian getaway, light up one of these summer candles and let yourself be transported right back to faraway places.
Fragrance plays a huge part in our mood; it’s the reason why many hotels and shops spend thousands on perfume specialists to carefully select a personalised aroma to positively influence their clientele. So, when I say filling your home with a concoction of jasmine, vanilla and sandalwood will play a part in how you feel, I think you’ll find the experts will agree. Certain smells evoke memories, often happy ones, which is why the home fragrance business is booming.
Come winter we’re ready for rich woody scents; Christmas we crave nostalgia and cosiness, so we light candles with hints of cinnamon and cloves. However, from May right through to September, we will do anything to prolong those warm, hazy days. We even update our perfumes in favour of lighter, breezier ones. I personally hanker after barefoot beach days, which explains why one of my absolute favourites is the Maison Margiela Replica Beach Vibes Candle. And why I also douse myself daily in the perfume equivalent. Launched back in 2012, the Maison Margiela Replica range has become an iconic best seller today with scents that resonate with everyone’s memories and imagination. Irreverent names such as Sailing Day and Beach Walk, are guaranteed to bring back summer.
As the sun goes down the Diptyque Citronnelle candle comes into its own. Expect aromatic notes of lemongrass, verbena and orange blossom, plus it will keep the dreaded mozzies away. Surely this is the scent of summer.
Similarly, on the high street, & Other Stories Sicilian Sunrise promises to transport you to the Mediterranean Sea with a light mix of lemon and warmed cedarwood. While Ostens’ Illumination Jasmine is a gentle reminder of open windows on a warm Mediterranean evening. If you’re after a hint of the French Riviera, then try Maison Splendid’s Scent 3, with fresh tones of white jasmine, soft gardenia, bergamot and musk. Or if you dream of far flung destinations, Jo Loves Mango Thai Lime candle is a celebration of Thailand’s most vibrant culinary flavours. Can’t decide? You could buy them all. It’s definitely more affordable than a plane ticket…
Scroll to shop our favourite summer scented candles…
MAISON MARGIELA, REPLICA BEACH VIBES CANDLE, £62.50
BOY SMELLS, ITALIAN KUSH CANDLE, £44
The Boy Smells ‘Italian Kush’ scented candle will transport you back to the Italian countryside with sweet aromas of limoncello, pomelo and black pepper.
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