Fragrance Descriptions!

Descriptions written by our fragrance suppliers: CandleScience, TheCandleMakerStore, VACandleSupply, and ThePlantGuru.

Almond Macaron: The heart of nutty almond is intensified with creamy amaretto–another almond-based aroma–and brightened with top notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon zest. A delectable accord of vanilla and sugar in the base.

Apple Cider Donut: A delectable fall fragrance of crisp, juicy apples blended with a rich, aroma of sweet freshly baked doughnuts with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and warm vanilla.

Apple Cinnamon: Apple Orchard with a touch of cinnamon.

Apple Orchard: A true, ripe apple fragrance oil combined with bright fruit notes and just a touch of spice. This fragrance is infused with natural essential oils, including cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, orange, and cedarwood.

Baja Sage: White Sage and Lavender fragrance oil is a camphoraceous blend of herbs, lavender, and aromatic woods. Sage, rosemary, and chamomile awaken the earthiness of lavender, while hints of sandalwood and cedar in the base are reinforced by clove, lavandin, and cedarwood essential oils. 

Banana Nut Bread: Fresh baked classic with cooked bananas and nuts.

Bergamot: Bergamot Element fragrance oil offers a bright citrus character layered with touches of spice and florality.

Blackberry Absinthe: It begins with delicate saffron threads, sweet anise, and a whisper of eucalyptus. Luscious black currants and blackberries are at the heart of this fragrance with a hint of green, earthy basil. Dark musk, tonka bean, fennel, and amber enhance the intensity of the dark fruit in this rich fragrance.

Blue Spruce: This fragrance oil is infused with natural essential oil including cedar oil, clove leaf oil, fir needle oil, western red cedar oil, spearmint leaf oil, and eucalyptus leaf oil.

Blueberry Cheesecake: The smell of cooked blueberries with a sweet vanilla cream background.

Bourbon Wood: An intoxicating blend of bourbon, rum, and cognac with dark, woody notes of cedar, vetiver, and oak with a slightly nutty finish.

Brandied Pear: A sweet indulgence of ripe pear and cask aged brandy.

Breath of Spring: Sumptuous freesia wrapped in lilac and jasmine accords crests into top notes of lush green leaves with a hint of sugared peach. A dusting of powder, woodsy vetiver and sandalwood, and sensuous light musk provide depth and dimension. This fragrance is infused with natural essential oils, including orange sweet, pine, ylang ylang, clove leaf, petitgrain, and clove bud.

Brown Sugar + Fig: Top notes of ripe fig, caramelized sugar, and a touch of sea salt come through right away, while deep brown sugar makes up the heart of this fragrance. Dark musk and amber in the base reinforce the richness of this enticing scent.

Captivation: Zesty peppercorn opens this fragrance, enhanced by top notes of juicy orange and delicate violet. Aromatic, botanical heart notes of green sage and pine form a balanced core. The base notes of rugged leather and crisp juniper create a warm and inviting lounge ambiance.

Candy Cane Crave: Top notes of peppermint and spearmint, Middle notes of menthol and clove, Bottom notes of creamy coconut and vanilla.

Caramel Apple: Apple with sweet caramel tones.

Cedar: Rich notes of cedarwood.

Cherry Pomegranate: A luscious blend of cherries with sweet pomegranate.

Chocolate Brownies: Smells like fresh baked brownies.

Citronella: A top note of lemon peel adds a boost of citrus to the lemongrass heart. Classic citronella.

Clean Cotton: This scent begins with calming cotton blossom and a touch of lemon, giving way to a heart of crisp linen. Base notes of powder, sandalwood, and violet ground this clean, classic fragrance. 

Coconut: This mellow  scent combines the sweet creaminess of coconut with subtle, nutty undertones, making it paradise-perfect in blends and unique spa scents.

Coconut Vanilla: Coconut blended with Vanilla.

Coffee Shop: This energizing scent begins with rich top notes of freshly ground coffee beans brewed into middle notes of caramel and a spoonful of sugar. Creamy base notes of milk and vanilla round out this pick-me-up of a fragrance.

Cozy Cabin: Evergreen and spicy citrus with a slight musk, just like a cabin in the woods.

Creme Brulee: Features top notes of lightly torched sugar and a hint of coconut before giving way to a rich creamy custard heart. A dash of rum elevates the vanilla and maple base. This fragrance oil is infused with natural essential oils including vanilla absolute, and styrax resin.

Cucumber Melon: Top notes of zesty lime and ozone give way to a fresh cucumber aroma, sweetened by ripe honeydew and cantaloupe melons. Bamboo and aloe base notes enhance the green, natural quality of this refreshing scent. 

Dragon’s Blood: Dragon’s Blood is a bright red resin harvested from a variety of different plants commonly referred to as “dragon trees,” and has been used for centuries in all kinds of applications like medicine, incense, and dye. Our Dragon’s Blood fragrance oil is a potent, heady blend of sweet, spicy, and earthy notes that’s infused with cedarwood, orange, clove, and patchouli essential oils.

Enoki Forest: Unique notes, such as mushroom and earth, offer delightful complexity and depth to this woodland fragrance. Sparkling citrus and ethereal aldehydes provide a breath of fresh air in the top notes. At the heart lies soft enoki mushrooms growing in mineral-rich earth and green moss. Forest notes of cedar and sandalwood root the base of this fragrance. 

Espresso Shot: Rich, decadent, fluffy steamed froth and delicate caps of deliciously dark espresso. The perfect coffee blend.

Fresh Cut Grass: This fragrance is infused with natural essential oils including lemon oil, lemongrass, galbanum, palmarosa, clary sage, gurjun balsam, pennyroyal, amyris, cedarwood, pepper, and chamomile flower.

Frankincense and Myrrh: Derived from tree sap, frankincense and myrrh are fragrant resins highly valued for incense and perfumes. Our Frankincense and Myrrh fragrance oil captures the essence of these enduring scents used for millennia. Hints of citrusy bergamot and amber open up to a heart of resinous myrrh and frankincense. The wood and incense notes are softened by powder and oud in the base. Olibanum, patchouli, and coriander seed essential oils reinforce the earthiness of Frankincense and Myrrh in candles and melts.

Ginger Bloom: Peppery ginger and brown sugar top notes add a savory complexity to middle notes, while a dusting of cinnamon and clove–plus a splash of creamy milk is blended with Rose Petals.

Gingerbread Man: A fresh baked bread with spice notes of cinnamon, clove, ginger, nutmeg and vanilla beans.

Grapefruit + Sandalwood: This scent captures all facets of the fruit—from the sweet flesh to the tart rind. Blended with sandalwood, an earthy coriander top note that folds into a heart of amyris before blending with a base of dark musk, amber, and woody undertones. A pleasant surprise!

Honeysuckle Heaven: Top notes of bergamot and verdant green leaves set the stage for a heart of enticing golden honeysuckle, sweet jasmine, and woody amyris. Tranquil sandalwood and powder provide a soothing dimension to the base of this unabashedly romantic aroma. This fragrance is infused with natural essential oils including clove leaf, guaiacwood, and sandalwood.

Honeysuckle Jasmine: This soft, dreamy scent opens with top notes of lemon and ginger before giving way to a heart of jasmine and honeysuckle. Hints of violet, powder, and amyris mingle with wood notes in the base of this well-rounded floral fragrance. 

Hot Chocolate: Traditional hot chocolate.

Island Dream (our best seller!): This fabulous scent contains top notes of juicy tangerine, orange peel, and lemon. Middle notes of sweet pineapple, tropical coconut, and citrusy orange add to the beachy aroma before the rum base notes transforms this fruity fusion into a cocktail. A dash of sugar rounds out the fragrance for just the right amount of sweetness.

Lavender: Traditional lavender!

Leather: Distinct, rich and sensual, our Leather fragrance oil embodies the warm and luxurious aroma of fine leather.

Lemon Pound Cake: Bright lemon peel and juicy lemon give this bakery fragrance oil its signature citrus kick. Butter, sugar, and vanilla finish off this realistic gourmand cake fragrance.

Lemon: The clean, refreshing scent of true lemon.

Lemongrass: The crisp, fresh fragrance of lemongrass that will awaken your senses.

Love Spell (our 2nd best seller!):  The ultimate blend of fruit and floral. It starts with top notes of apple, luscious peach, and ripe grapefruit that give way to beautiful middle notes of cherry blossom and hydrangea. The vanilla and hint of powder in the base balance the sweetness of the fragrance.

Maple Bacon: This scent combines a sweet maple balanced with warm, salty walnut, middle notes of creamy butter, a touch of cinnamon, and a strong bacon scent.

Maple Walnut Pancakes: This true-to-life fragrance opens with notes of sweet maple balanced with warm, salty walnut. Middle notes of creamy butter and a touch of cinnamon evoke the classic breakfast food. Smooth milk and caramel notes round out the base of this nostalgic fragrance.

Midnight Cherry:  Authentic top notes of luscious black cherry, almond, and sweet raspberry are deepened by the interplay of earthy vetiver and smooth vanilla in the heart. The inclusion of sandalwood and cedarwood base notes then add even more nuance to this pleasingly enigmatic scent. 

Oatmeal Milk & Honey: A fancy blend with wheat notes, honey, vanilla and musk.

Ocean Oasis: Do you long for the beach? Ocean Oasis is a complex blend of mineral-rich sea salt with cardamom and orange peel top notes balancing a rich heart of sea salt resting on an aquatic base of palm, light musk, and amber.

Orange Popsicle: A nostalgic scent of the ol’ orange popsicles from our youth.

Peppermint: Timeless peppermint scent.

Peppermint Eucalyptus: Hints of cedarwood add depth that make this a perfect year-round fragrance. Peppermint and Eucalyptus candles bring an upscale scent into any space. This fragrance oil is infused with natural essential oils, including eucalyptus oil, cornmint oil, cedarwood oil, and patchouli oil.

Pina Colada: Escape to the beach with this amazing blend of pineapple and coconut.

Pumpkin Gingersnap: This mouth watering scent encompasses smooth pumpkin pie spice blended with iced gingersnap.

Pumpkin Soufflé: Mouthwatering notes of cardamom, cinnamon, and sugar.  Infused with essential oils, including clove bud, pine, lemon, and nutmeg.

Rose Petals: This modern floral experience blooms with top notes of ozone and green leaves, before revealing a heart of rose, carnation, lily of the valley, and ylang ylang. Powder and a hint of peppercorn in the base bolster the simple beauty of this classic scent. 

Salted Butterscotch: The goodness of sweet, creamy, delicious butterscotch with a pinch of sea salt.

Seaside Sunrise: This fruity floral fragrance is balanced by top notes of coconut and peach and a base of light musk and tonka bean. The vibrant mid notes of sweet mango and gardenia are blended with clove leaf and galbanum. Fill your room with aromas of an early morning beach walk.

Serene Citrus: Bergamot paired with sandalwood. Refreshing and relaxing.

S’more: Hints of campfire, marshmallow, and chocolate.

Smoke Show: Gentle notes of bergamot and geranium fade into a bouquet of rose and violet with a woodsy, rich base of saffron with a hint of leather and vetiver.

Spring Shower: Ozonic Element fragrance oil conjures the scent ofrain on the horizon, where the freshness of water in the air meets a hint of aldehyde for an ethereal finish. This flexible Element is ideal for creating clean-smelling aromas, luxurious spa scents, and atmospheric moments.

Strawberry Cheesecake: op and middle notes of strawberry are rounded out with tangy hints of lemon and orange peel resting on a rich base of vanilla, cream, sugar, and a graham cracker crust.

Sugar Cookies: Takes you back to fall and winter. Smells like fresh baked sugar cookies.

Sweet Tobacco: This heady scent balances brandy-infused tobacco leaves drenched in sweet honey and amaretto, and rounds it off with a base of oak and warm benzoin. Think grandpa’s pipe!

Teakwood: It leads with spicy top notes of allspice blended with rich leather. Middle notes of tobacco leaf and clove blend into the woody, deep base of sandalwood, amber, and peppercorn.

Toasted Pumpkin Spice: Toasty top notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove give way to middle accords of silky buttercream and pumpkin. A base of smoked embers and vanilla gives this scent a warm twist on a classic fall fragrance.

Tomato Leaf: Smells just like tomato leaves! Bring the garden into your home.

Tropical Spritz: Base notes of sandalwood and petitgrain provide a sun-kissed splash of warmth that mellows out this effervescent ambrosia. This fragrance is infused with natural essential oils, including pine, citronella, and petitgrain.

Violet Saffron: Gentle notes of bergamot and geranium fade into a bouquet of rose and violet with a woodsy, rich base of saffron with a hint of leather and vetiver.

White Tea: Deeply aromatic, this scent begins with top notes of mandarin and lemongrass amplified by mid notes of bergamot and ginger steeped in a base of white tea and jasmine. 

Wildberry Thicket: The tart brightness of red currant, peppercorn, and green leaf top notes creates a nature-inspired first impression. The heart of juicy blueberry, blackberry, and grass balances elegantly with a refined combination of moss, cedarwood, and amber in the base. 

Woodland Fog: This fragrance opens with a fresh breath of ozone and bright bergamot, leading into a soothing aromatic heart of lavender and mint. At the base rests green moss, mineral-rich earth, and a touch of juniper.

Yuletide Carols: Christmas Hearth fragrance oil combines orange spice notes from the kitchen, fir and pine notes from the Christmas tree, and an earthy smokiness from the fireplace. It’s Christmas Eve, in a bottle, any time. This fragrance is infused with natural essential oils, including orange, cinnamon, clove, vetiver, and pine.