Adding Fragrance with Candles

If you're like most people, one of the first things you notice when you enter a room is the scent.  If the lighting is dim, and the fragrance filling the room is light and smelling of sandalwood, you know the environment is going to be calm and inviting.  On the other hand, if the lighting is bright and the aroma is fruity, you know to expect an upbeat and cheery atmosphere.  Fragrance is so intermingled in our lives, that the mere scent of something can trigger a vivid memory: Grandma's homemade apple pie, the first time you ever tasted a certain food, or even holiday time with your family.

People add scent to their homes to aid in enjoyment of everyday life.  Scented candles are number one as the choice of U.S. consumers for adding fragrance to a home, and account for approximately 75% of candle sales.  In fact, scented candles have grown in popularity so much that you can find them anywhere and everywhere.  They're on the shelf of every store, from boutiques to even gas stations!  However, not all candles are created equal.   It is highly recommended that for safety and quality you purchase candles only from reputable manufacturers.  These manufacturers adhere to quality and safety standards that assure that the fragrances used are approved for candle use, and that the candle will burn cleanly and safely.

There are as many candle scents as you can dream up.  Vanilla is the number one most popular fragrance that people use.   Popular categories include:

  • Kitchen smells like Apple Pie or Cinnamon Brulee (fake it till you bake it is the motto for many!)
  • Fruity scents like Red Delicious or Tangerine Pomegranate
  • Floral aromas like English Garden or Lilac
  • Specialty scents like Ocean Breeze or Spring Rain
  • Seasonal scents like Balsam Fir or Fall Festival
  • Spa/Zen fragrances associated with aromatherapy and relaxation like Sandalwood or Green Bamboo

Some consider the sense of smell the most powerful sense, and the influence of fragrance on human behavior is evident all around us. Scented candles add to the enjoyment of life and help make lasting memories.

Crafted Candles carries a large selection of Scented Candles in a wide array of fragrances.  We sell Tapers, Pillars, Votives, Shaped candles and Jars.  We carry candles made from a variety of quality waxes, including Beeswax candles, Gel candles, Soy candles and even traditional Bayberry candles.

 

(Thanks to the National Candle Foundation for information contained in this article.)

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