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.

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.

Currently, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This striking candle is made by the famous Vie Luxe brand whose founder is a charismatic designer named Marjorie Gubelmann, well known in high-class and designer circles. She is very popular and successful, which can be backed up with the fact that her life and career were featured in the leading fashion and life style magazines, such as Elle Décor, Vogue, W and Harpers Bazaar. The latter of these magazines even claims that Ms. Gubelmann is “the most celebrated hostess” in the whole New York, where she currently resides.

Istanbul Candle is a part of the Voyage Collection by Vie Luxe which intends to recreate the smells and atmosphere of Marjorie Gubelmann’s favorite vacation destinations. It comes as no surprise that she decided to include Istanbul, the real jewel-city with impressive history, in the line of products and to recreate its enchanting setting. A nice thing that each buyer of this product gets is the fascinating feeling, triggered by lovely smells which can bring an exotic sense straight into your home.

To recreate the unparalleled atmosphere of the only metropolis that is located at two different continents, Ms. Gubelmann made a careful selection of ingredients, in order to include the most recognizable and distinctive fragrances which are the symbols of the largest city in Turkey. For this reason, it is quite obvious why she included a relaxing scent of exotic Turkish tea in the combination. Turkish tea is further enriched with the inclusion of warm, resinous and complex aroma of amber. The magnificent mix of exotic is rounded up with the careful addition of floral scents of blue iris and ultimately alluring black orchid.

In the creation of this candle, Vie Luxe used completely natural beeswax that was mixed with special botanical waxes and then combined with the most exclusive fragrance oils that can be found. Istanbul Candle weighs exactly 8 oz, which ensures no less than magnificent 60 hours of burn time. It comes in a stylish nickel-finish glass which is packed in an ornate gift box. The product that transfers the smell of Orient into your home costs $48.

This particular product by renowned manufacturer D.L. & Co. is part of its Signature collection, dominated by strong floral and spicy fragrances. As it name suggest, the most pronounced aroma in its mix is the one of applewood (despite its name, it is not made out of hallucinogenic and toxic thorn apple, also known as Jimson weed), one of the scents that has an intangible quality to activate the avalanche of associations from the carefree past and to inspire for future adventures. Since that it includes such amazing traits, this smell was widely celebrated in past, and one of the examples is the significance that ancient Celts attributed to apple. In their belief, it was a symbol of fertility, abundance and all of wonderful that make a life so important and beautiful. Besides, they saw it as a means to transport oneself into paradise-like scenery, and as a metaphor of long-lasting love.

The crisp smell of the apple tree dominates the mixture and seemingly hides other delicate smells that are revealed once the candle is lit. This can be felt especially when it core starts burning and exuding scents bountiful and verdant notes. The lung-filling sensation is enabled due to the inclusion of vetiver, known for its extraordinary opulent scent. Apart from vetiver, fresh grassy smell comes from another one of the ingredients that form the luxurious olfactory combination which is present in Thorn Apple Candle. It is oakmoss whose magnificent qualities are recognized all over the world. That is why this charming aroma is used in perfume industry so often.

The final herbal touch in the combination of fragrances is patchouli. This tropical bush from the mint family originated in Asia, and is also widely recognized for its extraordinary and pleasant scent. Its pleasant aroma is the cause of the fact that this plant is also utilized for making perfumes for hundreds of years.

D.L & Co. Thorn Apple Candle comes in a slick black glass vessel in the shape of a shell, and packed in hat box of the same color that includes a decorative silk ribbon on its top. There are three available sizes of this high end product. The cheapest option, which can be bought for $35 is small candle that weighs 2 oz. and burns for at least 15 hours. Medium candle exudes its smell for more than 40 hours. This type of candle weighs five times more than the small one, and has the price tag of $75. The most lasting option is large candle that can spread its scent for minimally 60 hours. This size weighs 15 oz. and costs $125.

Tobi Tobin is an illustrious interior designer whose main goal is to create a sensual environment that has a distinct organic feeling and that tends to be in harmony with the surroundings. The basic idea is to create the enchanting environment that can enflame the passion, and evoke feelings of serenity and excitement at the same time. This signature approach is clearly visible in all of the candles created by Tobi Tobin. This is especially visible and noticeable in the very special product that bears the name Signature Candle.

This sophisticated luxury candle is a fascinating mix of scents that are each very pleasurable when taken separately. Mixed together, these fine ingredients reach another, even higher level of enchantment. It approaches that intangible quality that enables it to be even more than a high-end scented candle, and it becomes an awesome tool to transform your home into a balanced and pleasurable space that allows you to feel rested and invigorated.

The provocative blend of smells is initiated with the crisp aroma of aldehydes, refreshing synthetic smell used so much in the perfume industry due to their refreshing capabilities. Next ingredient in this noble combination is nose-tingling and exotic smell of black pepper. Another fragrance that tickles your olfactory sense is seductively fresh scent of cedar leaf. The blend is further enriched with hyacinth and eucalyptus blossom in order to achieve depth and to provoke a sense of intrigue. The entire luxurious combination is finished with subtle dashes of birch wood, cashmere wood, patchouli and incense. In this way, Signature Candle by Tobi Tobin reaches extraordinary opulence of pleasant aromas that are able to transform any space into a luxurious and serene retreat.

As it is customary for the brand, the candle is created using a combination of soy, palm and coconut waxes. The sophisticated blend of natural waxes is then hand-poured in a glossy black container made of glass. To maximize the spread of aromas that is unleashed once the candle is lit, Tobi Tobin candles are provided with three wick burning system. The luxury product weighs 16 oz, costs $85 and burns for at least 60 hours.

The story about the founder of this brand is somewhat filled with mystique and resembles a fairy tale. Born as Monica Ford in the bleak surroundings of Detroit, at very young age, the founder of this company moved to the West Cost and the seductive City of Angels where dreams come true. She started a career as a dancer, which allowed her to tour with great stars, such as Nina Simone. Somewhere on the way, Monica Ford met Austrian Baron John Von Neumann, and the couple fell in love. After that, she spent years in Swiss schools, studied with private tutors and learnt her husband’s native language. All of this enabled Monica who at that point held the title of Baroness Von Neumann to fulfill her long lasting desire and become a successful designer and a creator of magnificent interiors, as well as supreme fragrances.

Czar Candle is a great reflection of this dream-like journey to the elite and it is a fascinating and ravishing blend of pleasant smells. It has a notable and confident presence and an unusual mixture of Middle Eastern hint expressed with the aroma of black fig, underlined and enriched with strong and refreshing notes of currant and licorice. The amazing combination is accented with strong and luxurious notes of fine distilled brandy, a true trademark of success and refined taste. The whole enchanting cocktail of delicate aromas is rounded with the hint of far away mountains, expressed with a scent of Great Himalayan woods.

This fine scented candle is a part of the Legend Candle Collection by Baroness von Neumann. All of the products from the exclusive series are distinguished with dominant presence and impressive endurance and are brave mashes of energizing aromas usually with the inclusion of precious woods, exotic spices and spirits that make it evocative of distant and colorful destinations. It is truly a great means to reach pure luxury.

Baroness von Neumann Czar Candle is placed in a stylish black glass decorated with a silver emblem and packed in a distinguished black box with silver embossing. The high end product has a burn time of more than 70 hours and weighs 12.5 oz. Like most of the candles by the brand, it costs $45.