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High End Candle Review – Michael Aram Pine Cone Candle

Posted by candledelirium on Nov 25 2011 | candles - news and reviews

Michael Aram Pine Cone CandleRegardless of the effort that one puts in the creation of a scent or any other product, very often the end result is no match for the creations of nature that exist around us and continue to amaze us with their captivating simplicity. Guided by this idea, luxury candles brand that bears the name of its founder, Michael Aram, presents the fine product that exudes one of the most appealing existing scents – the aroma of a pine cone.

The intoxicating blend of fragrances that makes this product by Michael Aram Candles so intoxicating and refreshing, triggers pleasant feelings and transfers the individual to a thick pine forest, which smell fills the lungs with freshness, while tenderly tickling the sense of smell. The scent of this fabulous product has a clear woody fragrance at its core. This aroma is even further underlined with a dash of earthly smell of fir balsam. The combined invigorating fragrance of evergreen trees is supplemented with discrete additions of flowery scent of lavender, which is widely used in aromatherapy due its ability to relax and invigorate. The final touch in the exceptional mixture, inspired by a natural aroma, is a sharp fruity citrus, added to accent the overall stimulating feeling that one gets after an encounter with the light of Michael Aram Pine Cone Candle.

The final result of combining the pine forest, balsam fir, lavender and citrus gives the candle a distinctive organic note, as it is usual for all products designed and conceived by Michael Aram. The New York based artist, who started his career by creating works of art by hand-processing metal, was immensely influenced by his trip to India which he undertook after completing the studies of fine art. The principles of creation that he discovered during the trip remained imprinted in his method, which includes a recognizable link between the artist and his product.  The same idea is transferred to the design of scented candles, and it reflects the ritualistic nature and inclusion of harmonic energies in his work.

These principles are highly visible in the Pine Cone Candle that his company sells. As it is customary for the products of the brand, the scented candle is made of natural soy wax and with triple cotton wick to insure steady and harmonic flames. The approximated burn time of the 13.5 oz weighing product is minimally 60 hours. The nature-inspired scented candle is 5’’ high and with the diameter of 3.75’’. The product is delivered with oxidized, gold and nickel plated lid.

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High End Scented Candles for Winter

Posted by candledelirium on Nov 21 2011 | holiday candles

Voluspa Snow Flakes CandleAs the weather shifts and winter approaches, houses became sanctuaries and refuges from freezing air. In order to make your living spaces even more comforting and pleasant during cold winter, the leading brands of luxury scented candles each winter prepare a careful selection of fine products that are just perfect for the season. Evocative of holidays, distant memories and the snow-covered scenery, these winter-scented high end candles are a suitable vessel to travel to that old comfortable feeling. As cool winter reigns outside, your soul will feel warmed, and the flickering flames of scented candles will trigger the release of enchanting odor mixes.

South Carolina based manufacturer Votivo has prepared several savory scented products that are just perfect for the coldest of all seasons. This high-end brand creates luxury hand-wrapped candles in original packaging. Votivo is associated with potent and deep aromas that are skillfully designed and produced. Among its Holiday Candle Collection, there are a few examples of distinctive winter scented candles. The first one is the Clementine & Clove Holiday Candle - the perfect marriage of seductive scents, reminiscent of the Christmas teatime and times bygone. Apart from this super stimulating scented candle, the collection offers the invigorating and sub-zero fresh Icy Blue Pine Holiday Candle with dominant scents of pine and cedar bark. These two candles and the rest of the Holiday Collection are made of natural soy wax blend and feature burn time in the region of between 50 and 60 hours. Besides, as it is customary for products by Votivo, each of the items from the series is hand-wrapped, and presented with special holiday packaging.

Candle enthusiast will be happy to know that Voluspa prepared an intriguing winter-themed Snow Flakes Candle as a part of its Seasons Collection. Get comfortable in your warm house and light this fabulous candle to experience a true blizzard of refreshing odors. Snow Flake is produced of coconut wax. This product is available in various sizes that correspond with diverse demands of its buyers. Logically, the larger models of the luxury product by Voluspa are the ones with the longest burn times. The longest lasting is the 3-Wick Snow Flakes Candle that weighs 15oz and flickers for 100 hours. This size is of course the one with the highest price tag and costs $55. Snowfall inspired scent can be experienced for much less money. The most affordable option is to get a tiny Travel Tin that weighs 2.7oz and provides 25 hours of tingling crispness of ozone and snow, characteristic for Voluspa Seasons Collection Snow Flakes Candles.

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High End Candle Review: Archipelago – Black Forest 4 Piece Candle Votive Set

Posted by candledelirium on Nov 15 2011 | candles - news and reviews

Designed to produce a refined fragrance with a strong and crisp wood note, Archipelago Black Forrest 4 Piece Candle Votive Set features four scented candles, and provides a seductive scent that mesmerizes instantly. It is a carefully selected blend that brings together the freshness of Douglas fir and posh exotics achieved with an ebony wood aroma. This combination of forest smells is supplemented with a slight touch of blackcurrant berry, in order to additionally underline the overall theme of a black forest which involves both woody scents and an aroma of wild and defiant forest fruit. It is also worth noting that this set is a part of a special offer, selected by Candle Delirium, after receiving InStyle Best of the Web Products accolade by InStyle magazine.

As it is the usual practice of the high-end manufacturer Archipelago, four pitch-black candles are hand poured. This is done with the intention to gain a superior product and to prevent eventual flaws. To achieve recognizable quality, candles are made of the highest quality ingredients and top available fragrance oils. Therefore, seven tenths of the premium wax blend consists of natural soy wax. By doing so, Archipelago insured a clean burn which will protect the consumers, by eliminating harmful toxins that can be found in an inferior scented candle.

Archipelago Black Forrest Gift SetAs it names suggests, Archipelago’s Black Forrest scented candle set is comprised of four votive size candles. Each of four black luxury candles from the set weighs 2oz. They are two inches high and have diameters of a half of an inch. Each of the four candles from the marvelous Black Forest Set is made to burn for 18 hours. Therefore, the set has the potential to enchant you up to three days, providing that u light the candles consecutively. If you, however, prefer to have the entire set lit and if you desire a combined pleasantness of four premium scented candles, you will be treating yourself with almost an entire day of complete bliss and enjoyment.

Archipelago – Black Forest 4 Piece Candle Votive Set, a lovely blend of Douglas fir, ebony wood and a slight hint of black currant is available for $50. The quartet of scented candles is a part of the Black Forest collection, devised by the luxury U.S. brand Archipelago. The collection includes three more products with the same title and spirit. Those are Black Forest Reed Diffuser, Soy Candle and a Travel Tin.

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Candle Delirium Wins Best of the Web 2011 for InStyle Magazin

Posted by candledelirium on Nov 07 2011 | candles - news and reviews

A prestigious U.S. fashion magazine, InStyle, has once again announced the annual list of top web sites with a special appeal to all fashionistas. The popular women’s magazine performed the thorough inspection of the World Wide Web and came up with the list of the best web sites in categories, such as fashion, beauty, home accessory and kids. In the Best Entertaining & Gifts Web Sites category, the leading position was attributed to candledelirium.com. As it was explained, the web site that is dedicated to luxury candles enables its visitors to choose among a vast multitude of high-end candles.

Elton John Holiday CandleThe number of available scented candles and diffusers on Candledelirium.com is to say the least impressive and includes all current leading brands in the world of scented candles. Whether your product of choice is a scented candle, scented jar candle or scented soy candle, it is the place to visit. As it was mentioned in the InStyle magazine, one of the reasons for the award in the best for entertaining and gifts category is the fact that it includes both rare and exclusive products from manufacturers, such as Cire Trudon and Carriere Frères, as well as popular candles from sought-after brands, like Diptique or Seda France.

As a response to recognition, Candle Delirium presents the special selection that includes 14 of their products in order to celebrate its presence on InStyle Best of The Web Products list.  The palette of recommended products displays the attempt to include candles that will have an appeal to all of nearly two million readers of InStyle magazin.

One of them is the remarkable product from Nest Fragrances – Elton John Holiday Candle. The scented candle with the price tag of $38 aims to convey the sense of a walk through the fresh and clear surroundings of a forest, which is achieved with the blend of evergreen and balsam fir needles scents. The additional doze of invigoration and vividness of fragrances is created by combining these scents with a sharp citrus aroma.

The scented candle by Nest and Elton John has an approximate burn time of about 50 hours which gives it ability to inflame your senses for more than two days. The class of the product is hinted by its appearance. The notion that this scented candle represents the royalty of its kind is underlined with the regal purple incasing that features a shiny golden crown.

If you decide to buy the candle made of soy blend wax, you will at the same time support a good cause. A part of the money you spend on buying Nest – Elton John Holiday Candle will be donated to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

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Cire Trudon - Prestige and Highest Quality

Posted by candledelirium on Oct 28 2011 | cire trudon candles

Many candles claim to be high end candles, even though some are nothing more than designer products touted by celebrities. Cire Trudon Candles are truly high-end candles, crafted with an exquisite attention to detail and quality. If you don’t care about designer labels but always wasn’t truly the best of the best, these truly luxurious candles might be just what you have been looking for.

Cire Trudon Balmoral CandleThe history of Cire Trudon Candles begins back in 1643, when a merchant became a store owner in Paris, selling wax candles and groceries. The merchant, Trudon, eventually created a technique to create the best quality wax, and eventually his son Jacques became part of the Versailles court. Maison Trudon eventually became the Royal wax supplier, recognized for the high quality product, and continued to supply wax to Napoleon. Over the centuries, Maison Trudon has made candles for royalty, leaders, and, more recently, for design leaders such as Dior, Hermes, Guerlain, and others. Today, Cire Trudon is considered the oldest manufacturer of candles in French. All Cire Trudon are still made with the same perfected wax technique and are still recognized by those in the know as the highest quality candles.

What sets Cire Trudon candles apart is the fact that they are made with a wax that has been perfected over many centuries. The wax is made from a wax paste which is made from vegetal matters, which is all-natural and allows for the best fragrances to be perfectly embedded in the wax. The unique wax blend also ensures that the candle burns cleanly and for a long time. Thanks to the special wax, Cire Trudon candles enjoy exceptional scent diffusion and cleaner burning. The paraffin-free wax made with copra, rice, pal, and soy oils ensure that the candle is less harmful than other candles laced with synthetic products and toxins. The natural waxes also ensure that the candles are more sustainable than synthetic candles. The pure cotton wicks and the fact that Cire Trudon candles contain no pesticides, heavy metals, or substances prohibited by OSPAR ensure that the candles are green and safe. Cire Trudon candles are also biodegradable.

Cire Trudon candles offer many sensational scents, including the Cire Trudon Abd el Kader (Moroccan Mint Tea) Candle, with notes of spearmint, lemon, blackcurrant, apple, ginger, clove, jasmine, and vanilla. The Cire Trudon Balmoral (Mist Soil & Meadows) Candle offers a very fresh scent, with notes of foliage, mint, freshly-mowed grass, freesia, tea, iris, musk, pinewood, and fresh sap. The Cire Trudon Carmélite (Old Mossy Walls) Candle is a very green fragrance, with notes of orange, armoise, rose, geranium, spices, iris, patchouli, sandal, and cedar.

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High End Candle Review: The Baroness von Neumann Atlas Candle

Posted by candledelirium on Oct 20 2011 | candles - news and reviews

The Baroness von Neumann Atlas Candle is a great candle for anyone who wants spicy and smoky luxury scented candles with hints of earthy flowers. With notes of Ceylon cinnamon, Zanzibar clove, smoky peat, sandalwood, orange blossoms, rosewood, red amber, and mahogany, this candle is perfect for anyone who loves rich, complex fragrance. The scent is not too sweet but also not too masculine, as some lesser masculine scents tend to be. The candle is in fact inspired by the fireplace at the Baroness’ library. This is in fact the perfect fragrance for an office, library, or man’s bedroom. It is also a great fragrance for the living room – not too sweet or cloying but with a gentle sweetness.

Baroness von Neumann Atlas CandleThe Baroness von Neumann Atlas Candle is 12.5 oz. and burns for more than 70 hours. The natural wax blend and natural wick ensure that the candle burns cleanly and perfectly to the last drop, so that none of the richly scented wax is wasted. The wax blend also ensures that the fragrance is strong enough to fill your home with a wonderful scent, but without being overpowering.

Even the packaging of The Baroness von Neumann Atlas Candle is something special and elegant. The candle is wrapped in an elegant and sophisticated gold-embossed white box. The candle itself is in a white crested frosted jar, which can be reused after the candle is gone. The simple glass with elegant gold crest looks wonderful with any décor and is stylishly elegant without being overdone. The packaging alone makes the Baroness von Neumann Atlas Candle something special – a gift to give to yourself or someone very special – but the fragrance is really what sets the candle apart.

Baroness Monica von Neumann has set the style in fragrances, home fashions, and clothes. For years, she sought for a clean burning and natural candle that would not aggravate her allergies. Finally, the Baroness launched her own line of luxury scented candles after researching exhaustively and consulting with the top “noses” in the perfume industry.  Inspired by the trips and elegant lifestyle of the Baroness, the candles are sure to add glamour and luxury to any home. The Baroness von Neumann Atlas Candle is a perfect example of the luxury of the Baroness’s style. The rich smoky and woodsy fragrance with the subtle hints of sweeter flowers create a not-too-feminine and not-too-masculine fragrance that is sure to please.

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Christian Tortu Candles

Posted by candledelirium on Oct 12 2011 | christian tortu candles

Christian Tortu Candles are designer luxury candles that express a deep love of nature. Designed and created by Christian Tortu, these luxury scented candles have extremely impressive fragrances. One of the reasons is that Christian Tortu worked with world-famous “noses” to develop each scent. “Noses” refers to professionals who have extremely heightened senses of smell and work with some of the greatest perfume makers in the world to create luxurious perfumes. Christian Tortu hired these same professionals to develop luxury scented candles so that customers could enjoy a truly luxurious and perfect fragrance with each candle. Christian Tortu has worked with Annick Goutal and Peirre Bourdon, who have created some of the most loved perfumes and colognes in the world, to help him create the candles. Each candle is inspired by orchards, forests, gardens, and even the vegetable garden.

Christian Tortu CandlesSince the fragrances are highlighted, the styling of each Christian Tortu candle is elegant simplicity. Each candle is packaged in a posh black box and a frosted ivory glass jar, both with Christian Tortu’s stylish signature. The effect is stunning and sophisticated understatement – the little black dress of candles. Without the distraction, it is possible to focus on the sumptuous fragrance in each candle.  Christian Tortu candles are a generous 8 oz., providing more than 40 hours of burn time. All the candles are made in Paris from natural wax. The carefully selected was blend and the cotton wick allow the true fragrance of each candle to shine through and ensure that each candle burns cleanly and evenly, delivery a rich fragrance to every room of your home.

There are many luxurious Christian Tortu candles to try. The Christian Tortu Vert Frais (Fresh Green) Candle, for example, combines notes of Bergamot, citrus, grains and verbena. The result is a wonderful floral fragrance with a hint of something tangy and something earthy. The unique grain note keeps the candle’s scent from becoming too sweet or fruity.  The Christian Tortu Provence l’Hiver (Provence in Winter) Candle combines notes of citrus, cypress, thyme, and rosemary with woody note. If you can imagine walking through a misty forest, you can imagine the cool and refreshing scent of this candle. The Christian Tortu Provence Provence l’Ete (Provence in Summer) Candle also celebrates Provence, but in summer. The candle combines notes of tarragon, lavender, patchouli, cedar, amber, balsamic wood, cistus labdanum, tonka beans, and myrrh. The Christian Tortu Feuille de Tomate (Tomato Leaf) Candle sounds unusual, but the pure scent of tomato leaves brings you right back to the height of summer.

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High End Candle Review: Votivo Red Currant Candle

Posted by candledelirium on Sep 21 2011 | candles - news and reviews

The Votivo Red Currant Candle is in fact one of the most popular Votivo candles made and in fact is one of the most famous luxury candles manufactured. This candle has been featured in magazines and on TV. Celebrities cite this as favorite candle and the Votivo Red Currant Candle is often featured on “best of” lists of candles. In fact, the candle has become so popular that a number of candle manufacturers have developed their own versions of this scent. However, don’t be fooled: only the Votivo Red Currant Candle is the real thing.

The Votivo Red Currant Candle combines notes of red currants, fruit glaze, vanilla bean, and raspberry sugar cookies. The result is a fragrance that is tart, fresh, and warm. The complexity of fragrance makes this luxury candle stand out far above competitors and imitators.

Votivo Red Currant CandleAnother thing that makes the original Votivo Red Currant candle stand out is the quality. Votivo candles are well-known for the high quality of their products, and the Votivo Red Currant is no exception. The candle is made form a natural sox wax blend, which burns slowly and evenly with little to no soot. The natural wax blend as well as the high quality fragrance oils ensure that the Votivo Red Currant candle is highly fragrance. In fact, the candle is richly scented before you even light it. Once lit, it fills your home with just the right amount of fragrance – strong enough to waft throughout your home, but subtle enough to never be overwhelming. Many fans of Votivo Red Currant candles note that when they burn this candle, guests ask what smells so wonderful. This candle is, quite simply, a crowd pleaser that everyone can enjoy.

The Votivo Red Currant candle is also made to be beautiful. Hand-wrapped in a beautiful wax and with a hand pressed seal, this candle will look wonderful in any room. It will also make a wonderful gift for just about anyone in your life. The Votivo Red Currant candle is poured carefully into a classic and sophisticated glass jar. You can reuse the jar once you have burned up the candle.

Since the Votivo Red Currant candle is one of the more popular candles that Votivo makes, the company has created a number of products with this fragrance. The classic jar candle, for example, is a great value, offering 50 hours of burn time. However, there is also a Votivo Red Currant room spray, which is perfect for hotel rooms and other spaces where you may not be permitted to burn candles. The long-lasting Votivo Red Currant diffuser is also a great choice for the office. Finally, you can even get a handy Votivo Red Currant candle in a travel tin, a perfect way to take the wonderful fragrance of Votivo Red Currant with you on your travels.

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Red Flower Candles

Posted by candledelirium on Sep 16 2011 | red flower candles

Red Flower CandlesRed Flower Candles are designed to perfectly capture the fragrance of your favorite flowers. Whether you have a favorite flower or want to fill your home with a bouquet of scents, Red Flower Candles are the perfect luxury candles to fill your home with the true-to-life fragrance. You might be amazed to find that such a garden-fresh scent can come from a candle.

The manufacturers of Red Flower Candles have worked carefully to develop the most true-to-life perfumes and the highest quality luxury candles possible. All Red Flower Candles are made with natural cosmetic grade vegetable waxes and 100% cotton wicks. This ensures that the candles are safer for home use and also burn slowly and cleanly, filling your home with pure fragrance and a soft glow, with virtually no soot. Each Red Flower Candle is about 6 ounces and provides up to 50 hours of burn time.

Red Flower Candles also have some subtle differences when compared with other luxury scented candles. Every Red Flower Candle, for example, scented petals. You can place the petals in a bowl for a beautiful effect and subtle fragrance. In fact, the manufacturers of the candles sell prayer bowls just for this purpose. You can also use the petals for a bath or sachet – however you wish to fragrance your life. The fragrance of Red Flower Candles is also available in diffusers, gift sets, and miniature candles.

Since the manufacturers of Red Flower Candles have spent so much time working with natural flowers, they are naturally very concerned about the environment and therefore are among the most eco-friendly candle options out there. All Red Flower Candles are packaged in a plant that is 100% wind powered and are packaged in paper that is 77% post consumer recycled paper.

Red Flower Candles offer a variety of options. For example, for a classic fragrance that is sure to relax and soothe, try the Red Flower French Lavender Petal Topped Candle. The candle allows you to enjoy the true-to-life scent of lavender, picked at the height of its fragrance. When you light this candle, you will feel as though you are in a lavender field in Provence. The Red Flower Icelandic Moonflower Petal Topped Candle combines the fragrances of arctic river flower, boronia, apple blossom and moonflower, creating a fresh fragrance. The Red Flower Ocean Petal Topped Candle combines notes of bay lavender, red mangrove, beach morning glory and bay laurel leaf, so that when you light this candle you feel as though you are playing in the surf on some exotic beach getaway.

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Vie Luxe Candles

Posted by candledelirium on Sep 09 2011 | vie luxe candles

Vie Luxe CandlesVie Luxe Voyage Candles were designed and developed by Marjorie Gubelmann, who drew inspiration from her world travels. Therefore, each of the candles in this collection is based upon a beloved travel destination. For example, the  Vie Luxe Buenos Aires Candle combines notes of jasmine flowers, ceibo petals, ombu leaves and white pepper, capturing the essence of the world-famous Buenos Aires. This is in fact the most popular of the Vie Luxe Capri candles. The Vie Luxe Capri Candle combines notes of bergamot, lemon blossoms, cypress, and citrus zest, capturing the essence and fragrances of the famous Italian resort. If you are in the mood for something a little more aquatic, try the Vie Luxe St. Barth’s Candle, which combines the fragrances of black currant, palm, and white jasmine. It perfectly captures the exotic seaside of St. Barth’s.

Each of the Vie Luxe Voyage Candles will make you feel as though you are on a luxury vacation – right in your own home. Try all the fragrances for a wonderful world tour of fragrance. Each of the candles is also made with all-natural botanical and beeswaxes, ensuring your safety and cleaner burning. Vie Luxe Voyage Candles also make use of fine fragrance oils, ensuring that each of the candles in the collection are true to their fragrances and deliver the perfect rich scent to your home.

Each of the Vie Luxe Voyage Candles are made with great attention to detail. For example, each of the 8 oz. candles are designed to burn hassle-free for 60 hours, ensuring you can sit back and enjoy the luxury fragrance of each candle. Each candle is designed with the highest quality waxes and wick, ensuring less soot and an even burn. As well, each candle in this collection is poured into a beautiful nickel-finished glass, which is sturdy enough to be re-used again and again. Since each Vie Luxe Voyage Candle is packaged in a stunning gift box, it makes the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.

Vie Luxe Voyage Candles have been around since 2004, and are established by a designer who has specialized in home fragrances for years. Marjorie Gubelmann’s casual elegance and focus on quality are visible in every candle in this collection. If you want luxury candles that truly transport you to another place and help you relax, try Vie Luxe Voyage Candles – their wonderful perfumes are like a vacation in a candle jar.

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