Citrus Scented Candles
There is nothing like the fresh smell of citrus fruit. Infuse any space with the light, fresh aroma of our citrus scented candles or create a pleasantly aromatic environment. These fragrances from fine scented candles have been associated with uplifting moods and increasing levels of concentration. These benefits are deliciously illustrated with a wide range of citrus scented candles. Certain fruit scents, such as lemon, have demonstrated a capability to sharpen mental faculties, bolster the immune system, and improve circulation. In especially high demand during spring and summer months, the most popular fruit scented candles include citrus scents, black cherry, melon, and apple. We infuse these nature-inspired aromas into our own heavily scented candles.
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Scented Candle Favors
Widely favored as one of the most affordable, pleasurable home accents available today, scented candles are embraced by people of all ages, races, and classes. While many consumers buy candles for use in their own home, a large amount are purchased as gifts or symbolic mementos.
No matter what the occasion, a scented candle favor serves as a perfectly customized way to show your appreciation or add a distinctive flair to your event’s decor. For a creative wedding favor, place scented votive candles inside personalized holders or wrap them in white tulle tied with ribbon to give to guests as keepsakes. Or, create romantic centerpieces by floating several red or white tealight candles in glass bowls filled with water and rose petals. For baby showers, scented candle favors in pink or blue help celebrate the impending arrival. If you’re throwing a themed dinner party, stock up on gift candles in complementary colors and place one at each guest’s place setting for them to take home. And, of course, a carefully selected candle is a can’t-miss gift idea for the seasoned enthusiast or for someone who hasn’t yet been introduced to the relaxing luxury of a fine scented candle.
With unique candle favors, it’s easy to use the magic and ambiance of candles to make guests or loved ones feel appreciated, or to signify a momentous occasion. The right candle does more than just provide illumination—it can evoke a mood, enhance a theme, and create a soothing ambiance.
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Scented Tea Light Candles
The most petite candle formation available, the tea light candle is a small, cylindrical candle that usually measure approximately 1” in diameter and 1-1/2” in height. You’ll usually find them poured into a small metal holder of about the same size, although some are also available in plastic or clear bases. Tea light candles are generally not intended to be used alone, but are designed for use inside another container or on top of a fire-resistant surface. Many candelabras, wall sconces, and decorative candleholders are specially designed to accommodate tealight candles.
You can usually choose from a variety of scented tea light candles to add splashes of vivid color and fragrance to your home. They are usually offered in bulk purchase to ensure that you always have plenty on hand. Due to their small stature and pleasing affordability, tealight candles are an ideal way to enhance your home décor. During the holidays, create a striking table centerpiece by placing several red and green tea candles on a tray adorned with sprigs of holly and peppermint. For a fresh spring adornment or romantic wedding centerpiece, float a few pastel-hued tea light candles in a glass bowl filled with water and rose petals. And who says they have to be used alone? Pair your tea light candles with larger pillars or taper candles to create an interesting visual accent.
Scented tealight candles are the perfect choice for those who enjoy candle scents, but are unwilling to commit to one particular aroma in a larger size. Due to their small stature, tea light scented candles let you enjoy one variety for a short time before moving on to the next. Or, burn multiple aromas at once to create a customized bouquet of fragrances.
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Floral Scented Candles
Inspired by the fragrances found in nature, floral scented candles provide an easy, effective way to introduce fresh botanical aromas into the home. Floral scents have long been favored by candle enthusiasts for their light, fresh aromas. Popular choices include rose, lilac, lavender, jasmine, peony, and gardenia. Not only do they add a soothing ambience and an easy decorative accent, many believe that aromatic candles can actually benefit your health. Rosemary floral scents have been linked to increased mental faculties, improved memory, and better circulation. Lavender flower scented candles can help you to achieve a greater level of relaxation, promote a healthy sleep pattern, relieve headaches, and prevent depression. If you prefer a jasmine floral scent, you could experience lower levels of anxiety, an overall enhanced sense of well-being, and an improved immune system.
Each flower scented candles undergoes the same meticulous production process with high-grade materials and aromatic oils. Many of the candles you find are hand-poured to produce the finest quality scented candles possible. You’ll notice the difference right away—All Scented Candles scented candles boast a richer fragrance and a longer, cleaner burning time, so you’ll get more value for your money. And you can rest assured that no toxins are emitted with the burning of their floral scented candles—their manufacturers use the same safe, natural ingredients also found in top brands of scented soaps and shampoos.
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Aromatherapy Candles
It’s no wonder that an estimated 75% of candles sold in this country are scented candles*. Not only do they provide a quick, cost-effective way to enhance your home’s décor and add a flickering ambiance, aromatic candles have been linked to a host of psychological benefits. With a highly powerful sense of smell, humans are extremely receptive to the various impacts of different aromas, which explains the sustained popularity of aromatherapy candles.
The science of aromatherapy is based on an ancient practice of extracting all-natural oils from plants and applying them to the body for increased physical health and well-being. Aromatherapy candles are an easy, efficient way to draw in these advantageous oils, while lending a pleasing fragrance and decorative accent to the home. Among the heralded benefits of aromatherapy scents are alleviated chronic pains and injuries, prevention of anxiety and depression, lowered stress levels, and stimulation of the nervous system and immune system, all of which can result in elevated physical and emotional health.
While many Internet candle companies claim that their online scented candles qualify as aromatherapy candles, a large number of them don’t use actual essential oils, or may not use enough of them. All Scented Candles work closely with the manufacturers of their aromatherapy candles to ensure that each contains the appropriate level of essential oils for maximum benefit. Each of their highly scented candles is derived from the finest wax blends for longer-lasting fragrances and cleaner-burning wicks. In fact, many of our candles are actually poured by hand to achieve the best possible quality and consistency.
*Statistic derived from the National Candle Association (www.candles.org/elements_fragrance.html)
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Scented Votive Candles
Along with traditional pillar candles, votive candles are one of the most in-demand candle types on the market today. Votives are small, cylindrical candles that are generally 1-1/2” thick and 2-2-1/2” high. Although they are stable enough to stand on their own, votive candles must be placed in specially designed votive holders or small cups to catch the melting wax and reduce the risk of fire hazard.
Originally created in a non-scented white formation, votive candles were at one time used purely for symbolic purposes during church services, weddings, and religious ceremonies. Today, they are available in a wide spectrum of vibrant colorations and fragrances.
Due to their petite stature, votive candles are highly versatile and portable—place them on a bathroom sink top, a kitchen windowsill, nestled in a centerpiece, or anywhere you need an unexpected splash of color and fragrance. Many candelabras, wall sconces, and decorative candleholders are specially designed to accommodate votive candles. At weddings or special events, a scented votive candle placed in a personalized holder serves as a great party favor for guests to take home as a keepsake—and, of course, their small size and affordability make them ideal stocking stuffers during the holidays.
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Scented Jar Candles
For those seeking a convenient, multi-purpose candle, scented jar candles are an excellent choice. Jar candles are those that are poured into a container made from a durable, non-flammable material (usually glass, ceramic, or metal). This allows for easy burning, as the container will catch any wax drippings and is designed to withstand the heat of the candle’s flame. Since they don’t require a special candleholder, jar candles can be a much more economical choice for those shopping on a budget. Scented jar candles can be easily ported from room to room, and can even be used safely outdoors in covered areas protected from rain and wind.
Any candle type consists of the same main components: wax, a wick, and, for rich scented candles, essential aromatic oils. Most of the candles we offer are still created using an age-old method of inserting a cotton wick into a specially formulated wax that has been blended with a pre-measured amount of fragrance. Once the wick is in place, the wax is carefully molded into the desired formation. With jar candles, the wax adheres to the shape and size of the container being used, so not as much manipulation is required.
All Scented Candles offer a wide variety of rich candle scents, from traditional fruits and florals to festive holiday aromas to nature-inspired outdoor scents.
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Unique Scented Candles
For many years, vanilla-based aromas have emerged as the most sought-after candle scent, closely followed by traditional fruit and floral scents. Recently, though, the industry has seen an increase in popularity of more uniquely scented candles. Those seeking more unconventional aromas may opt for a leathery or “new car” scent, patchouli or more earthy incense-based aromas, or “Zen” scents that use herb essences like chamomile and green tea leaves to promote relaxation.
Many of today’s unique scents take their cues from traditional ones. Popular baking aromas like cinnamon, apple, and vanilla have spawned more original candle scents designed to re-create the fragrances and tastes of certain favorite foods, such as cheesecake, maple syrup pancakes, and oatmeal raisin cookies.
Worried about scented candles posing a safety hazard? No matter what fragrance you choose, there are several simple guidelines to follow when burning your candle to ensure optimal safety conditions. Candles should always be burned at a safe distance from flammable materials. If pairing your candle with greenery or other decorative adornments, perhaps as part of a centerpiece, make sure the flame is encased in a glass jar. Candles should not be burned in an unoccupied room, or within reach of small children or pets. Finally, it’s recommended that a fire-resistant plate is used beneath pillar candles instead of setting them directly on a candleholder’s surface.*
Our unique scented candles also make a great gift idea. Candle enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to add more avant-garde aromas to their collection, and those who are new to candle aromas will be pleasantly surprised by the distinctive fragrances in our exclusive assortment.
*Safety tips derived from the National Candle Association (www.candles.org).
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