I have bought 3 of the 6 scents so far and no review really did an in-depth scent description so I'm gonna be the change I want to see in the world. (Eventually I'll order the other 3 and describe those but i can't justify dropping $90 for 3 candles lmao)
Review for the candle itself: It's HUGE and heavy in a nice thick frosted votive. It burns cleanly and evenly WITH THE EXCEPTION of right at the beginning, my VR+O candle had slight tunneling due to a wick not being in perfect position. This can be fixed by wrapping some aluminum foil around the top, like a little reverse funnel/tent, which bounces heat back down to the wax encouraging it to melt. Once the candle is even, remove the foil! I didn't need the foil once I burned about 1/5 inch to 1 inch. The S+J never needed the fix. Make sure the candle melts all the way to the edge before you put it out, or it'll start tunneling.
The candles last a LONG time. I bought 2 in the middle of August, and while I haven't been burning them every day, I'd estimate that each candle burns for about 65+ hours. They clean out easily too. When they're on the very last drop of wax and then self extinguish, just take a paper towel and wipe the inside out. The wick holders should be very easy to remove as well! Now you have stylish containers for whatever you want!
SCENT REVIEW!!!
---French Riviera:
This smells very "Aquatic". Described as "An ozonic fruity fragrance starts with coconut waters, peach, sea salt, ozonic top notes. Heart notes are aquatic florals, sweet herbal, tea leaves, and base notes are coastal woods, amber, vanilla, tonka bean."
The notes that stand out the most are the sea salt and ozone notes. It's quite a fresh scent. The aquatic florals come next, not too strong which I like. Sometimes aquatic florals can be overpowering and almost headache inducing. Lastly, the vanilla and amber are the scents that linger the most, but its definitely more Vanilla than Amber.
If you've ever smelled 'Dancing Waters' by Bathandbodyworks, imagine that scent but make it luxe with a little more sweetness.
----Velvet Rose and Oud:
This is a floriental, with more of the emphasis placed on the floral. If you don't like rose, this isn't for you! Described as "The tender roses send forth the elegant scent developed by saffron, cinnamon and geranium while the ouds, leather and labdanum bring out the lasting fragrance of warmth and richness."
The two major notes in this are the rose, and the oud. It smells very feminine, and the oud isn't too overpowering the scent at all. The scent that lingers is a subtle blend of the two. I didn't smell a ton of saffron or cinnamon but there was a hint of the leather present.
----Sandalwood and Jasmine
Described as "Embellished by precious sandalwood & cedar, the fragrance is sensuously mixed with spices, jasmine sambac and orange blossom to recall a natural pleasure."
Sandalwood is the major note, almost taking over the entire candle (which I love). It's a softer sandalwood so it isn't going to be strong and heavy, and the jasmine is present as well to keep things interesting. It is NOT a strong jasmine smell, so if you were buying this to get more floral, look elsewhere.
This is my favorite of the 3 so far and I look forward to getting the other 3 down the road to update this review.
| Brand | Home Lights |
|---|---|
| Color | Osmanthus & Amber |
| Product Dimensions | 5.12"W x 6.34"H |
| Item Weight | 1803 Grams |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Scent | Osmanthus & Amber |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor, Indoor |
| Specific Uses For Product | Aromatherapy |
| Shape | Oval |
| Material | Soy Wax |
| Occasion | Home |
| Seasons | All Season |
| Special Feature | Eco-friendly,Scented |
| Style | Classic |
| Wick Quantity | 3 |
| Package Information | Jar |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Embellishment | Glitter |
| Manufacturer | Home Lights |
| Part Number | HL2410G1316-OA |
| Item Weight | 3.97 pounds |
| Item model number | HL2410G1316-OA |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Special Features | Eco-friendly,Scented |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Average Life | 130 Hours |
