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High End Candle Review – Nest Holiday 3-Wick Candle

Posted by on Dec 21 2011 | candles - news and reviews

Nest Holiday 3-Wick CandleFinancial success should never be the sole reason and motivation for doing a specific job. Even though it is certainly necessary in order to provide secure conditions and quality life for one’s family, it is fair to say that the best results are visible if a person does something fulfilling and enjoyable. This sort of reasoning can be exemplified with the ultimate success story of Laura Slatkin who ended her lucrative Wall Street career some 17 years ago and then decided to found a luxury fragrance company with her husband, which ultimately led to unveiling of the Nest collection of luxury candles. Clearly demonstrating the exceptional quality and all the passion and dedication that were present during the creation of these products, they stormed the world of luxury candles and soon received much praise and attention.

Holiday 3-Wick Candle, one of the currently most desired pieces by candle aficionados, seems like a great way to show the charm of products created by Laura Slatkin’s company. It is a part of a high-end series dedicated to capturing the luscious smells of the holiday season. In order to achieve this pleasant effect, it was decided to create a special mixture of aromas that will have the potential to this. The superb combination opens with the fresh fruity smells of pomegranate and mandarin orange. Additional refreshing qualities and that familiar holiday feeling were enabled with the addition of pine. However, there are more ingredients in this lovely mix. The next one are cloves, widely recognized and appreciated for their delicious odor. Because of this quality, cloves are often used in the process of making perfumes, or as a fine addition to various meals in Indian and Mexican cuisine.  Furthermore, cloves are also traditionally used as incense in China in Japan, whereas in some European countries it is usual to use them for making pomanders and to use them as decorations during Christmas. Cloves were also considered to have healing properties in traditional medicine, as well as in aromatherapy. Additionally, the mixture of fragrances found in this exceptional holiday product by Nest Candles includes the sweet smell of cinnamon and the slight touches of vanilla and amber.

The voluptuous Nest Holiday 3-Wick Candle is made of soya blend wax and weighs 23 oz. As it is clear from the name, there are three wicks. However, it is also very important to underline its ability to burn for at least 150 hours which is more than six days! The presentation is always important in the world of scented candles and that is also visible here. The vessel for this candle is a clear and frosted glass with elegant gold stripes. The glass is shipped in recognizable red velvet box with gold accents that symbolize the sophistication of the product. The price of this amazing scented candle is $58.

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Affordable Scented Candles as a Perfect Christmas Present

Posted by on Dec 20 2011 | Candle Gifts, holiday candles

Frasier Fir Votive CandleThe biggest season of giving and receiving presents is approaching fast, but many people are still considering which presents to buy. If you are like us, and if just the thought about the flames from scented candles can invigorate you soul, it is a certainty that you considered these products as your gift of choice. Alas, many of the luxury candles have high prices that match their sophistication. Plus, if you have a large family or a substantial circle of close friends, the cost only increases. So, one can find himself or herself in a position to have to choose between getting a great gift and going for cheaper alternatives instead. However, fear not, candle devotees, because this dilemma can be avoided with a little help of Candle Delirium. We have made an exciting selection of lovely candle gifts that cost less than $25. Apart from scented candles, the list also includes other products in our offer, such as scented hand lotions or bar soaps.

The first of the products that catches the attention is Archipelago Botanicals – Hope (Spirit) Jar Candle. It is one of the iconic products that was made in an effort to capture the relaxing and rejuvenating aromas that are closely tied to winter holidays. It is the most satisfying mix of noble fir and balsam, topped with the flirtatious smell of juniper oils. With the decent price of $17.50, it provides an estimated burn time of 60 hours. The voluptuous blend of evergreen tree fragrances can therefore spread its ravishing aroma for two and a half days!

The next amazing product on the list of cheaper scented candles that would make a terrific Christmas gift is the fruity combination found in Seda France Cameo – Venitian Quince Candle. The redolent mixture is comprised of refreshing apple and a nose tingling fragrance of grapefruit zest, topped with the divine and relishing smell of peach nectar. Three fresh fruit aromas are supplemented with the hints of few more natural and agreeable odors:  the scent of white lily spreading through fresh air, and the romantic and lung-filling tones of dew-drenched grass and crushed leaves. This lovely product that is poured in a milky white glass weighs 8.7 oz. and features the burn time of about 50 hours. Because of its exotic qualities, Seda France Cameo – Venitian Quince Candle has the price of $25, just on the border of the list of affordable gifts.

The third product that we recommend is quite opposite of the previous one and costs only $11. It is Thymes – Frasier Fir Votive Candle, another classy scent that is based on the immense freshness of evergreen trees. The candle is made of the savory scents of cedarwood and the needles of Siberian fir, topped with a unique and bright fragrance of sandalwood. This scented candle is votive-sized and weighs 2.25 oz. Frasier Fir Votive Candle is set in an artistically decorated glass and burns around 15 hours.

Though shopping for Christmas gifts is somewhat hard and potentially stressful, we hope that we have made it at least a bit easier with our list of great and affordable scented candles.

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A Scandalous Christmas with a Little Help of Scented Candles

Posted by on Dec 15 2011 | holiday candles

Santa's Coming CandleMost of people associate Christmas with people sitting in front of a warm fireplace and spending time with family. In order to prepare for this comfortable and cozy atmosphere, some choose to get special scented candles that provide wonderful scents that would be a great addition to winter holidays. On the contrary to this point of view, other people like to be cheeky and funny even while it is Christmas, and enjoy the controversial and a little bit scandalous gifts. A popular candle brand, named A Scent of Scandal, makes intriguing products that are just right for the people in the latter group.

Among the great variety of scented candles with witty and provocative names, we have selected three that carry a spirit of Christmas in them. Naturally, this spirit is spiced with a pinch of humor and a heavy dose of scandal that turns the holiday and its traditions upside down. Before going into details and the specifics of these wonderful scented products, we can spot the general traits they share. Each of these candles is made entirely from 100% pure soya wax, and we can proudly add that all of them were hand-poured within the States. To ensure the cleanest possible burn, the wicks of the candles were manufactured of cotton, without the slightest addition of metal. It seems important to note that the standard weight of all of the products by the brand is 8 oz. which ultimately leads to between 30 and 35 hours of pure enjoyment in their refine aromas. A Scent of Scandal also uses the same design in every single one of these items. The creamy colored candles with long-lasting smell are set in a recognizable tin vessel. With the relatively low price of just $14.95, all of these products are affordable to most people, providing they want products that are a little bit different from the usual ones. Now, let us take a closer look at the delightful combination of fragrances these candles exude.

The first on the list of our provocatively named products is Santa’s Coming Candle. The holiday inspired scented soy candle includes the wintery evocative smells of evergreen trees and pinecones, further enhanced with the pleasurable and frisky scents of orange peel and cranberry sauce, which can also be associated with holidays. Though mostly served for Thanksgiving dinner in the USA, it is a traditional part of Christmas dinner in Britain. The mixture of fragrances of this sassy named candle is completed with the hint of freshly ground cloves.

The second scented candle by A Scent of Scandal we would like to recommend is Santa’s Pole Candle. This product produces a feisty fragrance that was made with a nice blend of crispy fresh peppermint and the sweet smell of vanilla sugar.

The third scandalous holiday candle by the brand is Ho Ho Homo Candle. The pleasant mixture of aromas that makes this scented candle so special is dominated with the mouth-watering smell of cranberry relish. It is further enriched with the slight additions of orange zest, and with subtle hints of vanilla and butter. Therefore, if you are looking to buy a candle with a fine fragrance and a provocative name, and if scandalous behavior is a part of your life, A Scent for Scandal has prepared intriguing products which you can use to spice up your holidays.

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Candle Gift Ideas for 2011

Posted by on Dec 09 2011 | Candle Gifts

Tocca - Cortina (Spiced Elemi Wood) Holiday CandleEach candle aficionado has a double reason to be happy while Christmas and New Year’s Eve approach. Apart from the usual content feeling that every single person gets during the winter holidays, real candle enthusiasts are also merry because this is the season of giving and receiving gifts. It is sometimes hard to decide how to treat yourself and your loved ones, but luxury scented candles are always a great pick. However, the choice is often hard because of the vast multitude of available options.

In order to assist you as much as possible in finding that perfect scented product which would be a great present, Candle Delirium has created a list of appropriate Christmas candle gifts. The selection is comprised of luxury scents that can live up even to the highest of demands. One of the amazing products which we would like to recommend is Tocca – Cortina (Spiced Elemi Wood) Holiday Candle. It is the high-quality scented candle whose scent is designed to make you feel as if you are immediately transferred to the renowned mountain resort of Cortina, the place of many adventures and a perfect setting for romance. Therefore, Tocca – Cortina Holiday Candle is a great present to that special person you find nearest and dearest. It features a sharp and overwhelmingly fresh aroma of elemi wood whisks, very intoxicating and profoundly seductive. The hand-poured candle weighing 9.5 oz. has the potential to inflame the senses for no less than 60 hours. Its exclusive hand-blown navy blue glass, set on the fabulous brass stand with filigree decorations, gives this candle a special touch of class and additionally recommends it as a wonderful gift.

Some people tend to use the experiences of others while choosing a Christmas present. If you want a product of great appeal that was widely successful, then we would recommend Agraria – Balsam Crystal Petite Candle. The fact that this candle received the universal acclaim can be underlined with the information that the American Society of Perfumers chose it as the Best Home Fragrance of the Year back in 2005. Even nowadays, the delicate mixture of balsam and Californian redwood, supplemented with a touch of French sage and with the aroma of white flowers, remains equally innovative and sought-after. All of the products by the brand are of extraordinary quality which can be detected by the clean burning that provides a fantastic smell, as well as illumination, and this candle is not any different. Made of an especially manufactured vegetable-based wax, the product by Agraria weighs 3.4 oz. and is expected to produce its luscious smell for more than entire day.  The candle is placed in a charming crystal glass which is closed by a silver-plated lid with the crest of the manufacturers.

Hopefully, two recommended products will make a great gift for you and the people you want to make happy. If you still have a dilemma and need more time to select the scented candle that you prefer, previously mentioned holiday gift guide for Christmas includes 37 more products made by renowned brands.

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Christmas Candle Scents

Posted by on Dec 06 2011 | christmas, holiday candles

Baroness von Neumann - Verbier Holiday CandleChristmas is getting nearer and nearer, and the ever-present feeling of the special time of the year is getting increasingly stronger. There are many fine traditions that help us to experience that elusive sense of comfort and joy which come at the end of each year. One of the most successful means of getting into the spirit of Christmas is through any one of the high-end scented candles. The use of carefully designed aromas is not only meant to intrigue your sense of smell. They are also able to soothe you with blends of complementary smells which even have a therapeutic effect, thus enabling you to relax and enjoy your holidays even more.

Candle Delirium has made a refine selection of candles and diffusers with the ability to be your companion during the holidays. The Christmas Candle Scents selection they chose, offers a great variety of luxury products by the top brands. Each of the selected candles and diffusers is made to include smells that are evocative of the time of celebration and cold winter. In some instances, these products include intoxicating natural aromas that come from the Middle East, and which can be associated to the Nativity.

One of those candles which exude the smells that are so closely associated to the holidays is Belle Fleur – Celebration Candle. This lovely product offers an amazing combination of ingredients which are all rather sophisticated and seductive, even when they are separate. The mix of them together, achieved in the large scented candle creates a somewhat magical result. The Celabration Candle is a powerful combination of Sparkling Champagne smell (a clear association to all the festivities), the exciting aroma of fresh Muguet (a French name for the seductive, yet dangerous Lily of the Valley flower) and a sweet scent of Candied Ginger. It is a great celebratory candle, appropriate not only for Chrismas, but also for events, such as a New Year’s Eve, a wedding, a birthday or any other type of joyous event. The large scented candle weighs 9.5 oz. and has an estimated burn time of 60-70 hours. It is a two-wick white candle, set in a matching white lacquered glass, and delivered in a delicate faux leather packaging with white matches that are also made by Belle Fleur.

Among the selection of Christmas scents, a special place is reserved for another exceptional product, Baroness Von Neumann – Verbier Holiday Candle. It is a seasonal product with limited availability, a true representative of winter idyllic atmosphere. The mixture includes forest freshness of spruce and fir, combined with the mild and warm spices and cranberry. To achieve an even more appealing result, the brand has added essential oils, the sweet smell of vanilla and the deep scent of amber. The round 12.5 oz. scented candle that burns for at least 70 hours comes in a distinguished red vessel with a gold crest and the appropriate red and gold-embossed box.

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Scented Candles for an Even Merrier Christmas

Posted by on Nov 28 2011 | holiday candles

Cire Trudon Nazareth Smell of Christmas CandleChristmas is one of the most joyful holidays in the year, the time of celebrations that we spend with our loved ones in the comfortable surroundings of a warm family home. It is a time of giving and receiving presents, the tradition that helps us to bring happiness to people we care about . It is also the season when houses and entire cities look very different than they do during the entire year, with shiny and colorful decorations all around. If you intend to create an even more festive atmosphere, scented candles will be a great instrument to achieve this effect. They can be great and a thoughtful gift that will put smiles on the faces of your dear ones. Besides, with the supreme and refined smell they produce while they burn, scented candles underline the overwhelming pleasant sensation that is attributed with Christmas.

All the prestigious manufacturers of candles are considering Christmas as a very important event, and tend to launch new products, especially suitable for the holiday. This is exactly the case with the high-end manufacturer Cire Trudon Candles. This luxury brand, established way back during the 17th century, is a French company with the longest tradition of producing exclusive candles from this European country.

Among the broad spectrum of quality scented candles by Cire Trudon, there is a product with the name and characteristics that make it perfectly appropriate for the forthcoming holiday. The product we are talking about is named Cire Trudon – Nazareth, otherwise known as Nazareth Candle. This product exudes sophisticated smell, the combination of aromas which is bound to ignite your heart and soul. It is the blend that includes the freshness of flower buds of evergreen cloves, a deep and seductive scent of cinnamon, and finally a crisp and fruity smell of an orange. To spice it all up and to create a fragrance that is immediately evocative to Christmas, Cire Trudon added a dash of olibanum. It is actually a different name for frankincense, widely associated with the holiday, as it was, according to the Bible, one of the gifts of the Magi presented at the birth of Christ. This praised and highly valued aroma is cherished and traded in the region of Nazareth and in the whole Middle East for over 5000 years.

Cire Trudon Nazareth (Smell of Christmas) Candle weighs 9.5 oz and will burn between 70 and 80 hours, giving you the chance to enjoy its distinguished scent throughout the holiday season. The luxury candle is made from 100% vegetable wax and with a cotton wick. The candle is presented in a hand-blown cherry red glass with the gilded logo of the manufacturer and it is available for $85.

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High End Candle Review – Michael Aram Pine Cone Candle

Posted by 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 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 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 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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