Talk That Candle Talk

  Huntington Home Blackberry Amber Candle Aldi for $4.99 Amber is the stronger scent note here. The blueberry was fainter in its scent. I would buy more candles in this format though. The shape was different and it filled the living room well for the price. No issues with the wicks or how they burned. Rating 3.5 out of 5 candle lights

                                 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 ...

Bath and Body Works Black Cherry Merlot Plug-In Price $7.50 or 5 5/$25 (although I think I got this when it was on super sale like $3) Scent Notes: Dark Cherry, Black Raspberry, Merlot What I noticed: Black Raspberry   I feel like this should be called sweet sangria over merlot. Or communion juice to be honest. Merlot is much drier and pungent to me and this did not deliver that. I do enjoy the scent; I just don’t think this delivered. I also think this particular scent would be better in the bathroom over the bedroom. It’s not the strongest plug-in I’ve had but I like it. I felt like it's not as strong the lower it gets which is annoying. I have this in a hand cream so I’m not giving up on the scent yet.   Rating 2/5

 Walmart Candle Wishlist I have had decent luck with candles at Walmart. The mainstays line can be hit or miss, but the smaller sizes usually perform better. To my recent knowledge, there are other brands I would like to try as well.   Aeropostale Blushing 3 Wick Candle Soy Wax Blend 14.5 Oz $8.44 Y'all, I had no idea they made candles? I haven’t shopped there in years. I’m tempted to search what else they sell, but I don’t need even more ads harassing me. The fragrance notes are passionfruit, amber (a new recent discovery of mine that I enjoy), pineapple, rose, and orange blossom. This is an in-store-only item, but you can probably order it to pick up so you don’t have to hunt for it. Shop   Better Homes & Gardens Cranberry & Molasses 14.8oz Scented 2-wick Candle with Farmhouse Lid – Gather $6.94 Even if the candle is trash, the jar is very cute and I would use it for something else. I somewhat enjoy the farmhouse aesthetic so I might just buy t...

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  

Target is one of my favorite stores of all time. So of course, I buy their candles. These three, in particular, are high on my list to try,   Lidded Glass Jar Candle Lavender Lemonade - Opalhouse™ $10 for 15oz Lavender is actually calming to me. I truly benefit from lavender. It's one of my favorite non-gourmand notes besides chamomile. I want this candle for when I want a different vibe in the apartment besides some sort of baked good. I also enjoy citrus notes so it sounds like an interesting combination. Shop   13oz Valentine's Glass Jar Candle with Lid Almond Shortbread - Threshold™ $10 I don’t think I’ve seen a candle where a nut is a primary scent. I like how almond extract smells so this should be good? I also like scents that are really sweet. I need a break from super seasonal stuff so this sounds great. Shop   Lidded Glass Jar Crackling Wooden Wick Candle Coconut and Honey - Threshold™ $12 I feel like this will be such a cozy vibe. Slig...