On
the fifth day of Blogmas... I want to share my favourite Christmassy scented
Yankee Candles with you this evening. I light candles throughout the year, but
there’s something warm and comforting about lighting them during the colder
months – and when there are special edition scents, there is nothing better. In
fact I’m currently burning Pain aux
Raisin as I write this post – I love its buttery sweetness – it may not be particularly
Christmassy, but it’s still lush.
Christmas Cookie &
Snowflake Cookie
These
two are my joint favourites and I buy a few votives of both every year. I am a
sucker for sweet scented products, not just when it comes to candles and
anything biscuit/cake related is a winner in my eyes. As you’d expect,
Christmas Cookie is that: buttery, sweetened with vanilla, with hints of nutmeg
and cinnamon. It actually smells like my dream kitchen – y’know when freshly
baked biscuits are taken out of the oven. Snowflake Cookie is baby pink in
colour and while it’s similar to Christmas Cookie, it’s sweeter. There’s no
element of spice, just lots of vanilla and marshmallow.
Snow in Love
I
remember first sampling this in votive form and I was drawn to the name, rather
than the scent. Although I’m normally into sweet and sickly scents, Snow in
Love is much fresher, but I really like it. Combining citrusy notes with
florals (jasmine and patchouli), I can best describe this as rich and
luxurious. When lit, it has that fresh, crisp smell like a winter’s day. I find
it perfect for when I want to unwind – this is a great candle to take into the
bath to help relax.
Christmas Memories
Christmas
Memories is the ideal scent if you’re looking to get all nostalgic this winter.
I love this because if I close my eyes I’m transported to my childhood, either
to my Nan’s kitchen or our own, where we’d bake sweet treats. The combination
of sweet and spicy aromas is something I’ll always associate with Christmas and
this contains cinnamon and vanilla. Gingerbread is one of my favourite festive
smells and once lit, the combination of those notes come together to create
something almost good enough to eat.
Cosy by the Fire
There’s
nothing like being snuggled in front of the fire with a Christmas film and
glass of mulled wine – and this candle combines those to create something truly
lush and perfect for the season. Mixing orange with spices (notably ginger and
cloves) and cedar wood, this easily warms the heart. There is that earthiness
through the wood notes but it’s also comforting. If you’re looking to impress
this winter, decorate your living room with the tea lights and bring the magic
of Christmas to your home.
I
could quite easily list the majority of the special edition scents as my
favourites, as I love them all. Cranberry Ice is another favourite of mine, but
I can’t seem to find it anywhere this year.
What
are your favourite Christmas Yankee Candles?
Love,
Lucy xx
I could have Christmas candles lit all year round! I discovered Skandinavisk in my local scented candle shop this christmas and could never go back now!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check them out - never heard of them before! Thanks for adding the link :) xx
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