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 Huntington Home “I'm Yours” Candle Review                                                                                 Aldi                                                                             Sale $2.99 There were no scent notes listed but I could detect amber and or tonka bean, cinnamon, and some sort of red berry, maybe a raspberry or boysenberry. I liked this candle though and would think about buying it again if it was released again. I’m not sure why the label started to peel but that wouldn’t stop me from continuing to try these. I really think these are a great value with lo...

BHG Orange and  Cinnamon Rolls Review $2.00 on sale at Walmart   A holiday morning smell in wax melts. This is what you imagine every happy holiday household to smell like in the morning. It’s very sweet and warm but the orange compliments the warm notes very well. This is the second time I’ve bought these and I will keep buying them if there isn’t something new to try. I would love for this brand to do more with their pancake batter notes.   5 out of 5 candlelights 

 Better Home and Gardens Sugared Lavender Twist Fragrance Oil/Plug-in Review $3.37 at Walmart   I need alternatives to the bath and body works ones sometimes. I do really like those but not at 5 for $35. I only buy those on sale for $3.50 or less these days. They’re a little too inconsistent throw-wise to pay full price. This one lasted for about eight weeks! As for the scent, for the most part, is accurate to the name. A sweet lavender with light citrus, maybe some berry notes in there. I really enjoyed the scent and would get it again. I recently discovered this is also in a wax melt form.   4.7 out of 5 candlelights

 BHG Red Lava Citrus Refill $3.37 Walmart   Love the scent but the throw was weak. This is a bathroom/maybe a closet plug-in. It is just so weak I was super bummed out. I want to try the candle, perhaps that would be a stronger throw. I’m really into citrus scents currently, especially grapefruit. If you have any grapefruit home scent recommendations send me a message or comment!   2.5 out of 5 candlelights

 Mainstays Salted Caramel Butterscotch $1.10 Walmart   To me, this smelt like blondies with extra butterscotch. My boyfriend thought it was pancakes with syrup. Either way, this was a powerful and sweet smell that I enjoyed greatly. It fills the room with the smell of sweet pastries baking in the oven. If you leave the room and come back, it will still have the scent lingering even when not being melted. One of Mainstay's more substantial releases lately.   4.5 out of 5 candlelights 

Better Homes and Gardens Orange Buttercream & Cupcake $2.00 on sale at Walmart Scent Notes- orange zest, vanilla, buttercream   Heavy on the buttercream! Very similar to marshmallow crispies melt. Extremely strong throw, you can use this in any room and you will notice it. Even if you let it cool and leave the house, you will come back and smell this melt. I really wish this had more citrus to balance the buttercream and vanilla. I have heard that some customers found it to give them a headache. I didn’t have these issues but I prefer the other melt previously mentioned.   4 out of 5 candlelights 

Mainstays Caribbean Orange Wax Melt Review $1.10 Scent Notes: Orange, Mango, Musk Heavy brunch vibes with this set. Particularly a beach brunch with blood-orange drinks. Medium throw, I enjoyed it while I had It but I also haven’t thought about it since. There are just so many melts to try out there. A cheap low-risk melt. Orange and musk are the more intense notes here   3.5 out of 5 candlelights 

 Sonoma Home Holiday Cookie Wax Melts $1.74 Sweet Vanilla, Cookie Dough, Buttercream   If Pillsbury decided to sell home fragrances based on their desserts, this wax melt would perfectly represent their brand. It really smelled like those sugar cookies with the seasonal prints. I really enjoyed this melt. A strong throw really fills the room. I would purchase again and try more scents from this brand.   4.5 out of 5 candlelights 

Huntington Home White Almond Wax Melts Price unknown at Aldi   If you love almond extract, this is the product for you. That is the only note I could smell strongly. I don’t mind almond extract so this was a nice change-up in my home fragrance routine. If it gets re-released again I’d think about buying it. Aldis melts are usually under $2.  3.5 out of 5 candle lights

TTCT Reviews: Better Homes and Gardens Over The Rainbow Wax Melts $2.00 on sale at Walmart   A lighter throw than I would have preferred. This one shined in the bathroom the most. It smells like diet Koolaid , tropical punch flavor. I wouldn’t buy these again, too many scents to try from this brand. Not an awful scent by any means I just love a strong throw. I’m one of those people who really benefit from scents that I enjoy.   3 out of 5 candlelights 

  Better Homes and Gardens Lavender Lemonade Wax Melt  Price ~$2.00 at Walmart Scent Notes- Lemon Sugar, Pineapple Water, Lavender Melon and Vanilla Scent This smells like a summer drink you would get served at a luxury beachfront spa. The lemon note is subtle, not sour. It does smell like the name says it does. Didn’t notice too much pineapple but I guess that’s why they said “pineapple water” A sweeter lavender scent but is not intense. I would think about getting this one again.   3.9 out of 5 candle lights

 Mainstays At the Fair Wax Melt Review $1.00 Churros, Brown Sugar, Funnel Cake   Absolutely give this a try if any of the notes interest you. A strong throw for a dollar. I would buy these in a larger side. It made my living room smell like fresh cinnamon sugar donuts were actually being fried. I’ve never had a churro before but I absolutely want one now. One of the best of the mainstays collection   4.9 out of 5 candlelights

Better Home and Gardens Sugared Lavender Twist Fragrance Oil/ Plugin Review $3.37 at Walmart   I decided to try these for an alternative to the bath and body works ones. I do really like those but not at 5 for $35. I only buy those on sale for $3.50 or less these days. They’re a little too inconsistent throw wise to pay full price. This one has lasted for about eight weeks! As for the scent, for the most part is accurate to the name. A sweet lavender with light citrus, maybe some berry notes in there. I really enjoyed the scent and would get it again. You can also get this in a wax melt.   4.7 out of 5 candle lights

Target Pineapple Palm Candle Price Unknown I remember buying this last summer and now just getting to this. I really hope they bring this back. An excellent pineapple candle. It is exactly like the pina colada Slurpee from 7-11 in a candle form. A strong throw until the candle was done. This is a candle I’d buy on repeat. This is their value line so maybe $5 for this larger size.   Rating: 4.8 out of 5 candlelights

Mainstays Blueberry Sorbet Review $1.10 at Walmart   This was like a diet blueberry sparkling water. I expected much stronger notes. Medium throw for the first burn then weakens quickly. It was a nice smell, just too light for me. This is a beginner melt. I want a very strong smell from melts. Cheap enough to try but I won't be buying it again.   2.5 out of 5 candlelights  

TTCT Reviews: ScentScenationals Strawberries and Cream Wax Melts $2.20 at Walmart Just like the name. This smells amazing. An excellent dupe for Bath and Body Works Strawberry Poundcake. Just make bigger melts I will buy them, No issues with burning. A strong throw. I’d buy this again at some point, there are just so many waxes melts to try. Such a great deal. If you love sweet gourmand scents, try it out.  Rating 4.5 out of 5

 Yankee Candle Clearance Picks   Yankee can be a bit pricey, however, I love a deal and will spend time looking. These are my top 3 picks   Freshly Tapped Maple $15.50 Fragrance Notes: Top: Sweet Orange Zest, Whipped Milk, Turbinado Sugar Mid: Bourbon Maple Sugar, Coconut Cream, Sugared Cinnamon Base: Salted Caramel, Vanilla Bean, Sugared Praline   I don’t think I’d be able to notice a difference in the notes of sugar but every single note is something I enjoy. Maple is also not a profile I see often but I would like to try it. Nothing seems super seasonal about it but glad it's on sale. Shop   Twinkling Lights $15.50 Fragrance Notes: Top: Almond, Peach Mid: Milk, Jasmine, Frangipani Base: Fir Balsam, Vanilla   This would be a slight wild card for me because of two of the ingredients I have never heard of and am not sure how to pronounce either. I do enjoy almond, vanilla, and peach so that’s enough for me to take a r...

                                 Better Homes and Gardens Soft Cashmere and Amber Wax Melts $2.00 Scent Notes: Bergamot, Amber, Citrus, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Peppercorn, Cassis, and Moss What I noticed: Bergamot? Amber, Citrus, Peppercorn   Bergamot is a newer note to me but I think it was there? It was soothing in a floral way. Like if a man brought me flowers and it smelled like this I’d be into it. Amber is becoming a nice alternative from the drenched in sugar or fruit scents I usually go for. Still had a sweet scent but it was warm and soothing. The peppercorn was interesting. Got a grapefruit citrus vibe. To be honest I have no idea what cassis and moss are supposed to smell like. I enjoyed these though. Definitely will look for more things with an amber note.   Rating: 3.5 candlelights

I have heard very good things about the candles at Kohls. It is on my to-do list to check them out in the somewhat near future. I love a deal and these are high on my list.   Sonoma Goods For Life® Holiday Cookies 14-oz. Candle Jar Clearance: $7.19 Notes: Sweet Vanilla, Cookie Dough, Buttercream This is a neutral scent for me. Any season this candle would be appropriate. I am fully into the gourmand fragrance category. It could have any label I’d still buy it if it smelt strong enough. An easy purchase. Shop   Sonoma Goods For Life® Mango Margarita 14-oz. Triple Pour Candle Jar Sale: $11.99 Scent Notes: Mango Nectar, Blood Orange, Fresh Lime Juice   Fan of all these as fruit and scents. There are not enough lime-based candles. Key Lime Pie is my favorite pie and I would appreciate the scent in a candle. If you have recommendations, please let your girl know. More pie candles in general. It’s nice to see lime in other scents besides coconut. Shop ...

Better Homes and Gardens Lavender and White Amber Candle $7.99 at Macy’s Backstage   Scent Notes: lavender, jasmine, bergamot, white amber, blonde woods, powdered musk.   Notes I can detect: lavender, jasmine, powdered musk.   This is my first candle from this brand, I’m moderately impressed. I haven’t reached the point that I’m buying repeats of candles but I'm enjoying this one. It is somewhat calming, but I bet I can find it better. Jasmine is kind of like chamomile, I like it though. I would definitely buy a straight-up chamomile or jasmine candle though and would appreciate recommendations. It fills most of the living room up. Probably would be better in a bedroom or bathroom. A simple design but I enjoy the frosted glass look. I like to reuse candle jars. I plan to put hair stuff in this one if possible. No problems with lighting the candle, it burns very evenly.   3 out of 5 candle lights