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OK, so, here's the thing... Fragrances are SO personal. When someone recommends a scent, I find that it can be hard to gauge the value of the recommendation unless I understand a bit about the recommender's scent preferences. So, I'll start by telling you a bit about scents I like before digging into the nuances of my reactions to this candle.
MY SCENT PROFILE: I live for interesting scents AND I'm super picky because really strong scents can trigger migraines for me. Plus, I've been burned (pun intended, hehe) by candles that seemingly smell great, but have a lackluster payout when you actually light them. And there are a bevy of scents that are a HARD cringe for me. For example, I'm very much turned off by sickly sweet and gourmand fragrances that often plague the holiday season (I'm looking at you, PSL). I'm drawn to a range of fragrances, from fresh and aquatic (Bon Parfumeur 801) to clean and musky (Bulgari Eau Parfumée Au Thé Blanc). Usually, I make mood-dependent choices about which fragrance to choose for the day.
When I think about my perfume library, some of my go-to fragrances that this candle brings to mind are:
• Chloé Eau de Parfum
• Narciso Rodriguez For Her
• Tocca Cleopatra
ABOUT THIS CANDLE: For me, rose is one of those scents that can be hit or miss... in my experience, it's a fine line between cloyingly floral and softly elegant. This candle absolutely falls into the second category! In addition to having a really lovely, gentle scent that envelopes the room, the delicately patterned pink glass container is so. dang. pretty. I'm definitely repurposing the container for cotton swabs in my bathroom after the candle is used up. This candle isn't as cheap as options you'll find at Marshall's or TJ Maxx, but I've found that I get what I pay for when I've bought candles at those stores. I think this candle's gorgeous diffusive fragrance is worth the price. I super recommend this candle as a treat to yourself or a sweet gift for your Anthropologie-obsessed friends.
BONUS: A pro tip to help your candles last longer: Use a candle warmer or you can chip off pieces of the candle and use a wax melt warmer.)
