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Affordable Scented Candles as a Perfect Christmas Present

Posted by candledelirium 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 candledelirium 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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Christmas Candle Scents

Posted by candledelirium 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 candledelirium 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 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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Winter and Christmas Candle Collections

Posted by candledelirium on Dec 20 2010 | holiday candles

Just as fashion designers release special collections for the different seasons, luxury candle makers release special collections for the winter and for Christmas. It’s when we most need the beauty and scent of candles. We are cooped up inside, too hectic, and entertaining. Christmas candle scents help up with it all. Special holiday candles cheer up dark rooms in the winter, help us decorate when company is coming over, and help us freshen up our homes when we can’t open up the windows to let in fresh air. Special candle collections also make wonderful gifts at this time of year.

Winter and Christmas candle collections come in a dazzling array of scents, sure to tickle the senses and make us delight in the season. Diptyque candles and fragrance options, for example, are a wonderful way to celebrate the season. The  Diptyque White Mini Candle Gift Set is perfect for gift giving. The Diptyque Cannelle (Cinnamon) Candle perfectly captures the warmth of Christmas cookies in the oven. The Diptyque Feu de Bois (Wood Fire) Candle is reminiscent of wood fires and toasting marshmallows in the dark of winter, while the Diptyque Myrrhe Candle captures the fragrance of Myrrh, one of the three precious gifts that wise men brought on the first Christmas so long ago.

Cire Trudon candles also have wonderful options for the season. The Cire Trudon Nazareth (Smell of Christmas) Candle is perhaps the best way to experience the season in a candle. With notes of clove, cinnamon, orange, olibanum, this candle captures the beauty and romance of the holiday season with its rich, spicy scent. The richly red and gold candle will also look amazing with any holiday décor. Best of all, a portion of the sale of any The Cire Trudon Nazareth (Smell of Christmas) Candle is give to Terre d’Abeilles, an organization dedicated to protecting bees and pollinator insects. This candle not only captures the beauty and scent of Christmas, but also allows you to give in the spirit of the holiday, as well.

The holiday season should be filled with good scents – the smell of our best perfumes and the smell of delicious foods cooking. With scented candles and holiday collections, you can capture the scents of the holiday even more perfectly. Once the holidays are over, winter scented candles, such as the Thymes Frasier Fir Candle or the Aquiesse Winter Currant Holiday Soy Candle, to name just two, help you revel in the beauty of the winter season.

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Candles for the Holidays

Posted by candledelirium on Oct 22 2010 | holiday candles

Candles are an essential part of the holiday tradition the world over. Candles add a glow of light and scent to your celebrations and are a perfect way to decorate. They are also deeply symbolic of the lightness of hope that comes at the darkest part of the year. There are many ways that you can make candles part of your holidays this year:

1) Give candles as gifts. Candles make wonderful gifts, because they are both practical and luxurious. Quality luxury candles are always appreciated – your recipients will enjoy a new luxury candle to try and will think of you every time they light the candle in their home. Candles are also appropriate for just about everyone on your gift. For this reason, it pays to have a few extra luxury candles gift-wrapped around your home for those “surprise” gift exchanges. One great option for gift-giving is the Archipelago Cinnamon Spice candle, made of a high quality soy wax blend and carefully hand poured. With a wonderful scent of cinnamon and spices, it’s a great candle for gift-giving.

2) Tuck unlit luxury scented holiday candles among your holiday cards, gift wrap, and ribbons. It will give your gifts a little extra bit of scent and holiday spirit. One candle you may want to use to scent your holiday papers with is the Baroness von Neumann Fete Candle. With a rich scent of orange, Seychelles cinnamon, clove, Norwegian pine, patchouli and amberwood, this candle will delight all your senses and make your gift-wrapping extra-special. Plus, once your wrapping materials and cards are wonderfully scented, you can also burn your scented candle as a nice treat for yourself.

3) Decorate your home with candles. Richly scented and richly hued holiday candles are the perfect way to decorate for the holidays – effortlessly. Group holiday candles on a mantelpiece or near some greenery for attractive eye-catching decorations and decorate your holiday table with beautifully lit holiday candles. One great candle to decorate with is the Cire Trudon Nazareth (Smell of Christmas) Candle. Richly scented with clove, cinnamon and orange, this candle comes in a beautiful deep burgundy and gold glass jar that will look regal with your holiday décor.

4) Use scented holiday candles to keep your home smelling wonderful for guests. During the holidays, it can be a little more challenging to keep your home smelling fresh, especially with groups of guests and lots of cooking underway! Holiday scented candles can help keep your home smelling its best while you entertain.

5) Use holiday candles to unwind. Everyone is more hectic at holiday time, with long lists of gifts to buy and things to do. Lighting a candle and basking in its light or taking a candle-lit bath are wonderful ways to unwind and really appreciate the magic of the season.

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Spring Candles

Posted by candledelirium on Apr 12 2010 | holiday candles

In the spring, nothing is better than getting some new luxury candles. At this time of year, we are generally doing some spring cleaning of our homes and adding some scented candles can be a great way to freshen up your home some more and add a fresh scent throughout all your rooms. Once you have finished cleaning and airing out, quality scented candles such as Archipelago candles add gorgeous decorative accents and a wonderful scent to your home.

Spring is also a time for some changes. Most of us are making some changes in our finances after tax season and maybe getting our homes and gardens ready for the warmer days and evenings. Luxury candles are an affordable luxury that can transform your home and garden into a wonderful haven, without a huge cost. Here’s how to rejuvenate your home for spring with quality scented candles:

1) Lighten up your home fragrances. Home sprays leave a heavy layer of scent in your home, which is probably not what you want when you can throw open your windows and let some air in. Also, get rid of scents that are heavily woodsy and musky. Instead, opt for lighter citrus and floral scents. Try Diptyque candles, for example, for a range of wonderful scents that are perfect for the lighter days of spring.

2) Get rid of heavy, dark-colored furnishings and décor accessories. Warmer days mean less clutter, lighter colors, white slipcovers on the furniture, and rattan rugs. Create a beach house look in your home by decorating with candles, seashells, and just a few treasured pieces.

3) Create a summery look by placing scented candles in large glass jars, vases, bowls, or even old-fashioned glass lanterns. This looks gorgeous on summer nights.

4) Turn off the lights and dine by candlelight every night. Cluster candles together on a dining table, sideboard or mantle for a wonderfully romantic and relaxing meal. Dining by candlelight is also ecologically smart – most of us use more energy in the summer on air conditioning, so giving our power use a break for a few hours each night really adds up.

5) Don’t forget the outdoors. Candles outdoors are wonderful in the summer. On a  summer night, cluster candles by your pool before you go for a swim. Or, dine outdoors by candlelight. You can even light your patio party with clusters of candles. Candles are so portable that you can easily tuck them into a picnic hamper you take to the beach, cottage, or park for a great ambience as you eat.

6) Stock up on candles before those summer storms hit. Of course, you can light your house during a power outage with cheap candles from the discount store. But you can also turn your lights out into a romantic adventure with beautiful scented candles. Which sounds better?

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Christmas Candle Scents

Posted by candledelirium on Nov 24 2009 | holiday candles

During the holiday season, you likely want to deck the halls and really decorate your home to reflect the spirit of the season. There is no better way to decorate your home than with scented candles. Scented candles are an affordable way to add beautiful light, color, and scent to your home. They tickle all your senses and really make it feel a lot like Christmas. A home seems much more inviting and beautiful at the holiday season when lit brilliantly with candles. When those candles are beautifully scented, the aroma just adds to the magic of the season.

Scented candles come in a variety of holiday fragrances, so that you can choose the sort of statement you would like to make. Holiday candle scents range from the peppermint of candy canes to rich spicy fragrances, filled with cloves and nutmeg and reminiscent of your favorite holiday treats. Nothing puts you in the spirit of the holidays like beautiful scented candles, so look for a favorite candle scent that you can enjoy all season.

Scented candles also happen to make it easy to decorate. Candles are so flexible that you can use them in a variety of ways. You can cluster candles on a mantelpiece, among greenery. You can place scented candles on a windowsill. You can place candles into special holders when you go caroling. Holiday candles also make a wonderful centerpiece at the dinner table. Look around – you’ll find lots of ways to add scent, beauty, color, and light to your home with candles.

Scented candles are also a wonderful way to unwind during the holiday season. When we are rushing about, buying gifts and sending cards, it is important to keep in mind that stress can be a major problem at this time of year. The same scented candles which make your home lovely at this time of year can help you relax and ease stress and worries. Run a bath by candlelight or relax in a darkened room by candlelight, sipping on a festive drink. You can even use scented candles to meditate. Just remember to take care of yourself as well as the season at this time of year.

Keep in mind that candles are deeply symbolic of the holiday season, making them a perfect décor choice at this time of year. Most holidays at this time of year use candles as symbols. The Christian holiday of Christmas is created to celebrate the birth of Jesus, known as the light of the world. Christians celebrate with advent wreaths decorated with candles. The Jewish holiday of Hanukah is known as the Festival of Lights and a major part of the celebration is the lighting of the candles on the Menorah. Individuals who celebrate Kwanzaa also light candles to celebrate the season. Candles are not just a pretty way to celebrate the season – they are deeply symbolic and rooted in the rich history of this time of year.

Remember to buy a few extra candles to have on hand as last-minute gifts. When shopping for the scented candles that will light your home at this time of year, buy a few extra candles. Candles make wonderful stocking-stuffers and last-minute gifts for those surprise gift exchanges.

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Christmas Candle Gift Ideas

Posted by candledelirium on Nov 09 2009 | Candle Gifts, holiday candles

It’s that time of year again: It’s time to shop for holiday gifts and exchange presents with those we love. If the thought of your holiday list makes you want to hyperventilate, relax. You can make things simple with beautiful candles as gifts. Candles are not only affordable and always appropriate, but they can help you in a wide array of gift-giving debacles:

1) Stocking stuffers. Scented candles are a great thing to tuck into Christmas stockings. Everyone appreciates a nice candle in their stocking and the candle will make all your small gifts smell spectacular.

2) Donations. If you want to give this gift season, consider giving more than just those unused cans of food in your pantry. Consider creating gift baskets and including some beautiful candles and donating them to a shelter. Those living in shelters and trying to rebuild their lives often feel their situation very keenly at this time of year. While all donations and gifts are much appreciated, a little pampering gift really reaches out and lets someone know that you care.

3) Last-minute gifts. There is nothing more dreaded than the unexpected or last-minute gift. You may not have someone on your holiday list, but if someone shows up at your door with a present, what will you do? Don’t fret. Wrap a few beautiful candles under the tree and leave off the tags. You’ll have the perfect gift at all times, with no worries and no hassle.

4) Those hard-to-shop for recipients. What do you get the person who has everything? How about a little “me” time? A beautiful scented candle by a quality brand like Altru candles can make everyone feel special. Even for hard to shop for gift recipients, candles are the perfect choice since everyone loves lovely scented candles.

5) Corporate gifts. Corporate gifts are often tricky. You want to make a great impression on coworkers, your boss, clients, and customers, but what gift is thoughtful without being inappropriate, and classy without being impersonal? The answer is obvious: candles. Beautiful candles are a great way to show you care while also remaining professional. You can even invest in candle gift sets for everyone on your corporate holiday list.

6) Gift giving details. Sometimes it’s the little details that make gift giving special. Here’s an idea for the holidays: Before the holidays start, tuck a few unwrapped scented holiday candles among your holiday cards, wrapping paper, and ribbons. By the time it’s time to wrap your gifts and send your cards, your holiday papers will be beautifully scented. You can light one of the unwrapped candles as you wrap gifts and write cards.

7) Gift wrapping. Wrapping odd-shaped gifts can be a nightmare, but you want your gifts to look beautiful. Quality candles are the perfect choice. These candles come in square boxes which are easy to wrap. Plus, many are already packaged so beautifully that you don’t need to add another layer of wrapping paper – a beautiful bow or ribbon may be all you need.

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