“Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower”.
Albert Camus.
Hello, young Padawan
With the grey weather and a temperature that calls for hats and gloves, what could be more inviting than lighting a candle that perfectly complements the season when you get home?
As every year, here is my small selection of fall candles, including great classics that you already know if you have been reading this blog for a while, and then some favorites from this year at all prices.
Autumn candles.
This is a serious subject. Some like them hot, others rather discreet — yes, we are still talking about candles — woody, dense, or smoky; the important thing is to feel good in your interior.
The first, forever and ever in my little heart, is the Spice Pumpkin by PF Candle. Nutmeg, pumpkin, brown sugar, and cinnamon, this candle is a success, a marvel to burn at this time of year (and not only that, for my part, I light it as soon as the desire is there, even in July, ed).
The second, you also know it, it’s Feu de Bois by Diptyque. A great classic, it smells what it announces: wood fire, so much so that you have the impression of having a fireplace in your apartment or your house, but without a fireplace, try to follow. I recommend the small size, unless you have a living room of 80-100 m2, because it really has power, and the goal is to have the sweet impression of having a fireplace, not a regiment of firefighters at dinner.
The third I talked about here is the Gabriel candle by Cire Trudon. To describe it to you, it’s very simple; it’s the combination of the two mentioned above. A little bit of fireplace fire, a touch of candied chestnut for the gourmet side, and a beautiful candle that lasts forever.
The fourth is a nice surprise because it’s inexpensive and very well done in design and fragrance. It’s the Gingerbread by Zara Home. It typically smells like what it announces, namely gingerbread and ginger. Cinnamon, clove, cardamom and a hint of citrus, everything you need to make gingerbread. A Happiness to burn!
The fifth and last of this selection is a surprise because it is not a candle with typical seasonal scents but rather one that reminds us of the forest in autumn with the Mûre et Musc candle from l’Artisan Parfumeur. The blackberry, whose season begins at the end of July and ends in October, also has a hint of musk and lemon; we are outside in the middle of picking these last precious fruits before going home to drink a lovely hot tea—a marvel for those who are not fans of the more traditional scents of autumn.
And here is this cute selection that will undoubtedly make you want to sit down in peace after a nice walk in your neighborhood, with a blanket, tea, and a good book.
Have a lovely weekend, and see you next Friday!
XO 🍊
