Baroness von Neumann Candles

Posted by on May 28 2012 | baroness von neumann candles

Baroness von Neumann CandleThe amazing richness of scents, long-lasting burning time, the exceptional quality, a clean, gentle glow…These are common qualities that characterize most of high end scented candles. What distinguishes Baroness von Neumann candles from the concurrence is the fact that the excellence of these products comes from the personal experience of their creator. And not any kind of experience. We are talking about the personal experience of a baroness. Her sophisticated taste, divine inspiration and a thrilling life story worth sharing are quite a good guaranty that these luxury candles will fill up your living space with extraordinary fragrances.

Baroness Monica von Neumann is a businesswoman, a lifestyle expert and a former Dior and Yves St. Laurent model who developed Baroness von Neumann home décor brand with the goal to enrich her clients with the experience of luxury. When it comes to scented candles, Baroness’ intention is to lead you on a journey around the globe, by providing you a wonderful opportunity to sensate atmosphere of the most magical places on Earth.

Monica has taken the most of her fascinating journeys, including two round-the-globe trips, accumulating essences of traditions and customs from the most interesting world’s cultures. The most authentic flavors from these journeys are carefully divided into four luxury collections: the Legend Collection, the Era Collection, the Memoir Collection and the Cosmopolitan Collection.

By using all-natural soy-based wax and a cotton wick that burns cleanly without making a grime, each Baroness Monica von Neumann candle has superb 70+ hour burning time and the weight of 12.5 oz. Candles come either in black, orange or frosted glasses that are nicely decorated with the von Neumann family crest. They are packed either in elegant silver or gold-embossed boxes, costing $45 each.

The Baroness von Neumann Legend Candle Collection is dedicated to standout people and places. Including high-end candles, such as Czar and Marrakech, this distinctive line provides the amazing blends of wood, spice, distilled spirits and leather scents.

Inspired by Baroness von Neumann’s jetsetting life, the Memoir Candle collection celebrates life and inspires us to enjoy life completely. It awakes us with powerful earthy flavors and scents of fruits and spices, including patchouli, Italian lemon, jasmine, amber orange blossom and rosewood. Just try to imagine the warm and sophisticated ambiance that comes with the Atlas high-end candle and its unique scent of mahogany timbers, spicy Ceylon cinnamon and Zanzibar clove layer over smoky peat, sandalwood, and close with notes of orange flowers, rosewood and red amber!

Finally, for those who seek to experience the vibrant essences of the elite, the fragrance of perfection and the divinity of the world’s greatest destinations, Baroness von Neumann created the Era candle line that combines aromas of sweet and dried fruits with refreshing tea, citrus, herbs and other accents.

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High End Candle Review – A Scent of Scandal One Night Stand Candle

Posted by on May 22 2012 | candles - news and reviews

A Scent of Scandal CandlesIt is an ideal time to start dreaming about the upcoming summer, dreaming about getting away from everyday problems and turning them into lazy days spent at the beach, surrounded with beautiful people that smoothly move their bodies matching the easy rhythms of summer hits. For the perfect picture, there is your favorite cocktail drink at the table. And perhaps, an intriguing adventure that follows.

Sometimes, a single scent of summer is powerful enough to put you in this wonderful state of dreaming, to inspire you and give you a strong motif to plan a new summer adventure. This is exactly what the Los Angeles based company, A Scent of Scandal, intended to do with its fruity One Night Stand candles. These margarita scented soy high-end candles with their provocative names and juicy aromas evoke the sweet secrets, recall dreamless nights and wait to be the witnesses of new ones.

Simply mouthwatering, the scent of the One Night Stand candle brings the beautiful blend of lime, lemon zests, and agave. This is the scent of margarita, the famous cocktail that goes perfectly with an easy-going day (or night) on a beach. Probably the most frequent cocktail of Hollywood movies, margarita has a number of variations, but typically, it is a blend of tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, lime juice and a sweetener. It can either be served neat, on the rocks or blended, usually with salt or sugar on the glass rim.

It could make every story more interesting, while breaking down boundaries between two people just met. These unique moments are etched in our memories forever and it is nice to be awakened from time to time. With the high-end scented candles? Why not? Whether combined with margarita or some other drink, its seductive scent will definitely help your partner and you to enjoy the intimate moment with all senses.

A Scent of Scandal’s One Night Stand candles have the weight of 8 oz and they are hand-poured from 100% soy wax. Coming with metal-free, all-cotton wicks, margarita scented candles insure the cleanest burn possible (the burn time is between 30 and 35 hours), while filling your personal space with a pretty cool fragrance. There are certain moments when pleasure does not have a price. Sometimes, the price for pleasure is more than affordable.

With the price of just below $15, One Night Stand candles are certainly these kinds of products that beach boys (and girls) simply should not miss.

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Elton John Woodside Garden Candle by Nest Candles

Posted by on May 16 2012 | candles - news and reviews

In order to benefit the life-saving work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), the British rock icon and Laura Slatkin of Nest Fragrances developed the exclusive Elton John Candle Line. The new high-end scented candle in the collection is Elton John Woodside Garden Candle that brings the wonderful blend of hyacinth, freesia, rose and jasmine fragrances.

Elton John Woodside Garden CandleInspired by Elton John’s favorite flowers from his gardens at Woodside in Old Windsor, England, the Woodside Garden Candle has brought together two important aspects in the artist’s life – his passion for scented candles which are, as he noted, “a key ingredient in home décor” and a dedicated battle against the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Highly exited about the debut of the new line of candles, Sir Elton John pointed out the symbolic value of delicate floral scents and vibrant colors that bring us hope, inspiration and renewal. These are qualities that are particularly needed in the lives of people affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Like every other product of the Nest Fragrances, Elton John Woodside Garden Candles are designed to bring a nice sense of elegance and luxury in your living space, providing long burning time (50+ hours), clean burning (they are made of soft, soy-blended, wax) and the ideal release of aromas that will make you enjoy them every day. Not only that these scented candles will satisfy your smell perception, but they will also charm you visually. The striking design for their packaging and glasses is taken from the etching of a coat of arms crest, belonging to a noble family that lived in Luxembourg during the 1800s. And this bright green that rests my eyes is the color of spring. This truly beautiful color perfectly follows the irresistible mix of flourish fragrances.

Laura Slatkin, the founder and the CEO of NEST Fragrances is also very proud on this partnership with the brilliant musician. “I am confident our beautiful new candle will be yet another successful collaboration which will bring joy to many people who can also feel good that they are helping to support a critically important cause”, said Miss Slatkin.

The Nest Sir Elton John Woodside Garden Candle (weight: 8.1 oz.) is available for $38. Like I have already mentioned, a portion of the proceeds will help the noble cause of the EJAF Foundation that has already collected more than $225 million for worthy programs in 55 countries worldwide which implement innovative HIV preventions, support efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS, as well as direct care and support services for people living with AIDS.

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Rigaud Candles

Posted by on May 10 2012 | rigaud candles

Rigaud Cypres CandleParfums Rigaud, one of the world’s oldest perfumers with 160 years long tradition, entered the candle-making business more than a half a century ago, using its expertise in selecting and preparing exotic fragrances for the most delicate home perfumes. Combining these irresistible scents with the patented, soft wax of the highest quality, the renowned French brand created a number of extraordinary scented candles that are ready to bring a nice doze of luxury and relaxing atmosphere in your home.

Impressive variety of flavors is carefully divided into four collections: Aromatic, Single-Flower, Woody and Oriental.

The most impressive blend of fragrances comes with the Aromatic Line. Everyone should experience divine aromas of the Cypres candle which fulfills people’s homes with the incredible richness of the Mediterranean forests. The aromatic sweetness of lavender, the woody, crisp notes of pine needles and the powerful aroma of cedar wood create perfect harmony, showing the true beauty of nature. If you want to feel the clear scent of a single flower, you should not miss a Rigaud Gardenia (White) candle that will fill up your personal space with the luscious scent of one the most endearing flowers in the world.

Rigaud candles are distinctive by the unique soft wax formula and the modern design of their stylish packaging. Thanks to the special contexture of soft wax that liquefies rapidly, these high-end luxury candles burn evenly, providing a perfect diffusion of fragrances, without creating a crater (which is common for hard-wax candles). As a mater of fact, Rigaud candles release the powerful scent even when they are not burning, because they contain higher percentage of perfume than an eau de toilette.

Each candle is hand-poured and tested to provide a premium quality. After they had met all the requirements, scented candles are carefully packed in glasses and then in boxes manually, which is the part of tradition of the great French luxury houses. What is also very important, Rigaud candles are eco-friendly, since all ingredients are biodegradable.

Burning time depends on the size of a candle and goes from 15+ to over 50 hours. The standard (large) candle has the weight of 7.4 oz and costs $ 90, the demi (medium) candle is 5.3 oz. tin and costs $ 65, while the mini (small) candle (1.8 oz.) is available for $38.

Prince of Wales, Julia Roberts, Liz Taylor, Elton John, Donnatella Versace, Aaron Spelling, Carly Simon, Julie Andrews… These great names are among those who have already shown their fascination with these amazing luxury scanted candles. Besides, wonderful Cypres candles spread their flavors throughout the White House, as Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy had brought them into the life of JFK.

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Hervé Gambs Candles

Posted by on Apr 30 2012 | hervé gambs candles

Herve Gambs Terre d'Epices (Land Of Spices) CandleComing from the hotspot of the European scent creation, France, renowned designer Hervé Gambs is a great representative of the county’s great tradition in production of amazing perfumes and aromas which also include high-end scented candles. The renowned designer has been in the industry for almost twenty five years and during that time he build quite a reputation not only in his country, but also on the world wide stage of high design. Apart from amazing room fragrances, Mr. Gambs is also well known for the inspirational creations and designs of furniture, as well of various decorative objects. The main guideline of all of his works is harmony found in nature which he always tries to replicate in all of his designs.

Just like at is always the case for creative people, Hervé Gambs’s work is influenced by his interests which include architecture, traveling and of course the world of nature. As he often likes to explain, everything that has the capacity to put together excellence and complexity is in his focus of attention. As it is explained before, the main focus and the greatest influence for him is natural complexity. He always tries to include natural hallmarks in his designs and to transfer it on the products he makes, which is especially visible in the scented candles he creates. The ever-present intention is to express the essential values that originate from the surroundings. With this approach, it comes as no wonder that Hervé Gambs keeps succeeding in transforming living spaces in sophisticated and modern areas.

The collection of scented candles that were created by the French designer is not too extensive, but it offers unpretentious yet refined products with powerful olfactory experiences. Each of the candles has the potential to provide an amazing intimate feeling of satisfaction, achieved through the transfer of strong natural scents that immediately provoke feelings of satisfaction and excitement.

The influence of natural is not only present in the selected aromas this designer combines, as it is for example visible in his Terre D’Epices (Land of Spices) Candle, the explosive mix of intriguing aromas such as bergamot, patchouli, liquorice wood and amber. Natural approach can also be seen in the choice of ingredients and the manner of production. All of the lovely scented candles presented by Hervé Gambs are made exclusively from vegetal wax and with cotton wicks. The appearance and design of the vessels is subtle and classical, while the glasses usually have a milky white or black color. Each of these products is made in Paris.

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DayNa Decker Candles

Posted by on Apr 23 2012 | dayna decker candles

Dayna Decker Botanika CandlesCalifornia-based manufacturer of luxury scented candles, DayNa Decker, has a recognizable business strategy and approach. Its main intention is to create a special ambiance and to intrigue your senses through the reinvention of familiar. With the use of forward thinking and new ideas, this company keeps launching mesmerizing products of high class. Every new candle it produces is enriched with exceptional sense of elegance and glamour that are enriched with appealing minimalistic design. The chic products are even more alluring due to the fact that DayNa Decker products always involve eco-balanced formulas. With the never-ending desire to use modern procedures and the ways of manufacturing high-end scented candles, the Californian firm continues to hypnotize your senses, as well as to facilitate you to escape from all the stress that you are exposed to each day. Its immensely rich fragrances, achieved through the use of only the purest possible ingredients, will transform your home into a sanctuary with a touch of luxury.

Widely renowned as a visionary, a trendsetter and as an imaginative innovator, DayNa Decker always makes sure to infuse the everyday experiences with carefully designed, modernly crafted and unparalleled products that simply exude sensuality. In order to create the candles of this sort, its company introduced several new patents and unmatched modern technologies. The well known special knack to bring about visionary and unique products of DayNa Decker was shaped through the many years of international travels around the world. As a distinguished Ford agency model, Dayna Decker, the founder of the company, was introduced into luxurious world of high fashion, sophisticated art and culture. These experiences only enhanced her creativeness and sense for business that were developed due the fact that her parents were successful entrepreneurs in the fields of design and wellness. Shaped by her background and experiences, DayNa Decker chose to use her potential and to master the art of perfumery in Gras, France. After this, she started designing scents with unmatched elegancy.

Dayna Decker Exotic Amber & Black Musk X-Wick CandleCurrently, there are four major collections of products by the company that include scented candles, diffusers and body products. The first of them is Botanika, an amazing line that includes items inspired by herbal scents that are meant to create the serene atmosphere with the use of fresh and natural aromas. The second series of products are Couture candles. They are stylish products fitted in elegant black glasses which hold exciting fragrances that were designed by the leading perfumers. The next collection bears the name Exotic which gives away the intention of these products. They include very rare and exotic smells that can absolutely enchant your sense of smell. The final collection, X Wick Candles, (personified in the Amber & Black Musk X-Wick Candle) includes candles that are made with its proprietary Wood X-Wick that ensures the upmost sophistication that comes hand in hand with the ecologically friendly process of production.

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A Scent of Scandal Candles – Fresh and Provocative

Posted by on Apr 14 2012 | scent of scandal candles

A Scent of Scandal CandleA new, fresh and original approach is always welcomed by many people, regardless of the area in question. In the world of high-end scented candles this sort of intent can be, without any doubt, attributed to the brand called A Scent of Scandal. As it is instantly clear from the name of the company, these products are quite provocative and not intended for the general public, but for a special kind of people with certain sassiness and a specific sense of humor.

The company itself is based in Los Angeles, California, and was founded by very interesting siblings: Ari Solomon and his sister, Heather Brancaccio. From the very start, the founders of A Scent of Scandal Candles opted for a distinctive approach. Their intention has always been to bring something new in the world of scented candles. Even though the appearance of the products by the brand seems almost rustic, there is still a catch. The classical look stands in a very sharp contrast with extremely provocative (some would say vulgar) names of the products, as well as with the associated scents which even increase the overall “shameless” approach that might shock some people.

If you are one of those who gets shocked easily, this brand is probably a great choice. If you are, on the other hand, someone who believes that there is always room for some controversy and who likes sexually explicit humor, we strongly recommend browsing through the list of scented products with scandalous names. Most of them might even be too rude to repeat, but we will state a few examples.

The first of them is the product called A Roll in the Hay. To achieve even more suggestive effect that is tied with this name, the brand chose to produce this item with a strong aroma of grass, which resembles the one of a lawn, freshly cut on a warm summer day. Another example of the shocking practice by A scent of Scandal is the candle named Gangsta. Believe it or not, but this product has a slight aroma that matches the smell of gunpowder.

Not all the traits and practices of the brand are this shocking. On the contrary, some are quite admirable, like the fact that a certain percentage of the money from the sales is used to support organizations like PETA, Farm Sanctuary, Compassionate Cooks and Sea Shepherd. Each of the products by the company is made from hand-poured pure soy wax, and with cotton wicks. More common characteristics are weight of 8 oz, the burn time of between 30 and 35 hours, and the affordable price of just below $15.

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Candles for Spring – Part Two

Posted by on Mar 27 2012 | holiday candles

Thymes Moonflower CandleAs flowers start to blossom and as nature awakes around us once again, it is the perfect moment for all candle enthusiasts to bring some of the outdoor miracles to their own home with a little help of luxury scented candles. To facilitate your choice of the most graceful and appropriate spring candle scents, we continue our list of suggestions of products made by some of the most recognized and distinguished brands in the world of high-end candles.

The recommendation of spring-inspired products continues with the very special fragrance made by the company that is a synonym for luxury and high class – Vie Luxe. The selected spring aroma is named Tuileries Candle which can be described as the symphony of floral scents, combined in the manner to resemble the most lovely garden that can be found anywhere in the world. This special mixture was achieved with the combination of rare jasmine, white tuberose, geranium petals and lavender buds. These exquisite flowers are very gorgeous by themselves. However, once combined and sensed at once, they offer a true olfactory spectacle that will turn your home into a magical garden. The candle weighs exactly 8 oz, which guarantees around 60 hours of burn time. It is set in a smart glass with nickel finishing and presented in a beautiful ornate gift box. This spectacular floral mix is available at the price of $48.

The next product we would like to bring to your attention is the timeless candle with a high level of grace – Jasmin Gardenia # 60 Candle. The product is presented by the famous brand Trapp whose guiding idea is to create candles that are equivalent to bottles of perfume. Its main ingredient – jasmine is supplemented with the notes of gardenia and the slight touches of honeysuckle. This creamy colored product is set into a transparent glass and packed in a stylish olive-green box. It weighs 7 oz, which enables its lovely smell to enrich your living space for around 55 hours. It can be yours for just $22.

The second part of our list of ideas for spring candles concludes with a little twist – Thymes Moonflower Candle. It is the product with a mysterious name and aroma of the same kind. In the unusual mixture of scents, a true connoisseur will recognize the notes of clove, gilded cinnamon and sugar quince sparkle as the dominating ingredients. In the background, there are also hints of strong aromas, such as dark amber and smooth cognac. This high-end candle is set in an artistically designed vessel, befitting to any interior. The approximate burn time of this candle is 60 hours, while its price is $27.

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Candles for Spring

Posted by on Mar 22 2012 | holiday candles

Agraria Lavender & Rosemary Crystal Petite CandleSpring has come after a cold and long winter, and most of us already feel refreshed and excited to welcome another waking of nature and all the pleasant changes it brings. If you are dedicated scented candles enthusiasts, we do not doubt for a second that you will try to acquire some new appropriate high-end candles that will match the magnificent changes that occur outside as you read this. For this reason, we have prepared our list of suggestions of quality spring scents, mostly with floral notes, which will be perfect for the upcoming season.

Let us start this selection with a lovely and rich candle with exceptionally deep aroma and with presence that simply cannot be ignored. The product in question is Agraria – Lavender & Rosemary Crystal Petite Candle. It is a dominant mixture of lovely European flowers with the proud reputation: French lavender and Italian rosemary. The former flower, known for is pretty pinkish and purple buds and very nice smell is also used for many medicinal purposes, so it has a great potential to invigorate your spirit and make you more energized. The latter plant, also naturally found in the Mediterranean, is even more celebrated for its impressive traits. It is mentioned in the Greek mythology, associated with the Virgin Mary, used extensively for culinary and medicinal purposes, and even in folklore linked to wedding ceremonies. The mixture of two Mediterranean flower-jewels is rounded up with the refreshing zest of bergamot oranges and a slight touch of English amber.

The candle by Agraria is made from exceptional, vegetable-based soft waxes and placed in a decorative vessel closed up with a silver plate lid with the crest of manufacturer. This product provides clean burning for at least 25 hours and costs $35.

The next candle we would like to bring to your attention is exotic Delirium – Pear & Violet Candle. It is a unique assembly of fruity and floral scents that bring together Asian pear, alluring African violets, zesty bergamot, mesmerizing green sage and tea tree oil. This magnificent white-colored and spring inspired luxury candle comes in a transparent glass with beautiful silver embossed snuff that matches the color of its package. It is made from soya wax and offers its harmonic orchestra of fragrances for no less than 60 hours. The price of the product by Delirium is $38.

The third seductive product that concludes the first part of our spring candle recommendations is somewhat different. It is Voluspa Maison Noir – Tuberosa Di Notte Candle. Quite intriguing and provocative scent made by wrapping of night blooming tuberose with a base of dreamy agava nectar. Being a part of the new collection by Voluspa named Maison Noir, it simply exudes with sophistication and refinement that will please even the most demanding candle aficionados. As it name suggests, it is packed in an extremely decorative black package. The seductive fragrance drew from the nocturnal flower comes in various sizes and forms: as a diffuser, room and body mist, as naturally as a candle in four different options. It burns and fills the room with romantic scent from 15 to 100 hours, depending on the choice. Of course, the size determines the price, which can be between $6 and $27 for candles, while the diffuser costs 1$ more from the most expensive candle with the Tuberosa Di Notte name.

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High End Candle Review – Volsupa Truffle White Cocoa Candle

Posted by on Mar 20 2012 | candles - news and reviews

Voluspa Truffle White Cocoa CandleThere comes a time for each of us, when we feel the need to treat ourselves with something extraordinary and luxurious, and to increase the enjoyment and quality of our life. Yet, there are many things that are unreachable and overly expensive. However, other things provide a great sense of pleasure at a very reasonable price. One type of products that can certainly be categorized in the latter kind are high-end scented candles which can give an additional amount of charm and pleasure into your living spaces. If you search for that kind of scented candle, there is one that is especially linked to the luxury and ultimate indulgence and it can be seen immediately, even by its name. The candle in question is Voluspa Truffle White Cocoa Candle.

It is a lovely product that combines various symbols of refinement and high-class. The first of them are truffles. This delicacy has been popular and sought-after for a very long time and the first record about this type of mushrooms comes in the 20th century BC in the records of neo-Sumerians. There are quite a few more mentioning of truffle in the antiquity. In Rome, there were many recipes that contained it and all present high regard for these mushrooms can be clearly seen from the words of the great Cicero who called them “children of the earth”.

However, the list of symbols of luxury that Voluspa Candles included in this product is not yet finalized. To make it even more distinguished, they mixed truffles with chocolate, in a very fine high-end combination. These chocolate truffles are mixed with decadent butter and white cocoa for even more pleasure. At the end, there is one more ingredient that completes the glamorous mixture created by Voluspa. It is the drink that is tightly associated with luxury and celebration, none other than fine Champagne. All in all, it can be said that it is a very nicely picked selection of notes that create a truly magnificent final product.

This scent is available in various candle sizes, as well as in a travel tin and as a diffuser, in order to please a broader range of demands and desires. Depending on the choice of size, they provide the burn time of between 25 and 100 hours, at the prices that span from just $6.5 to $55. The product comes in the distinctive Voluspa packaging, designed in art nouveau style.

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