Scented candles to transform your home into a tropical paradise this summer
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Staff, AccuWeather
Published Apr 20, 2021 8:05 AM EST
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Updated Apr 22, 2022 5:39 AM EST
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There are many ways you can transform your indoor space, from giving a room a lick of paint to bringing in a rug or new home decor pieces. While visual aesthetics are important, one of the most overlooked ways to add to your space is using scents, especially candles.
One study found that, on average, there are 1,000 olfactory genes in your body, and you can recognize approximately 10,000 different scents.
Other research suggests 75% of our emotions are dictated by what we smell. And a pleasant smell can improve our mood by 50%, emphasizing just how important it is to ensure your surroundings have hints of your favorite scents.
With spring here and summer on the horizon, you can transform your home into your dream vacation that you may otherwise not have been able to go on this year. We've gathered various candles to replicate that vacation feeling, from SoCal to tropical citrus and many more!
SoCal - Southern California Candle
Homesick
$34.00
The SoCal candle will give you a flashback to the road trip you took to Cali with all your college friends in the late '90s. Its zesty orange and lemon notes are reminiscent of the warm aura, and rose jasmine gives the feel of a refreshing sea breeze. They are made from natural soy wax with premium cotton wicks.
Buy it here
Beach Cottage Candle
Homesick
$34.00
Homesick's Beach Cottage candle brings your vacation dreams into your home by way of your nose. With high notes of Bergamot and sandalwood, and an underlying scent of marine, plumeria, sea air, tonka bean, and amber, once the warm sun shines through your window, you'll feel like you're in another dimension.
Buy it here
Jo Malone's Orange Blossom Scented Home Candle
Nordstrom
$69.00
Citrus scents are the epitome of a tropical summer. Jo Malone's luxurious Orange Blossom Scented Home Candle welcomes a refreshing and light scent of clementine leaves and water lily without being overbearing. Coming in a 7-ounce jar, this candle has a burn time of approximately 45 hours, making it a worthwhile investment this season.
Buy it here
Studio Minimalist Collection Japanese Citrus Candle
Nordstrom
$28.00
Inspired by Tokyo's minimalist movement, this Brooklyn Candle Japanese Citrus Candle compliments any room it's in. The design is simplistic and works in conjunction with all interior styles, from a bohemian home in California to a studio apartment in New York City to a suburban home in the Midwest. Your home will be filled with the elegant notes of satsuma and yuzu and hints of Bergamot and jasmine to create the iconic summery citrus scent. This candle has an approximate burn time of 50 hours.
Buy it here
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Walmart
$11.87
This Blue Fern and Citrus candle features two wicks and is larger than most, weighing 18 ounces. The candle is made with a paraffin wax blend and features notes of radiant palm, blue fern, and jungle greens woven with sun-lit citrus, island orchid, and hibiscus fused with driftwood and moss for the ultimate tropical smells to transform your living space. The modern blue bell-shaped jar comes with a rustic burnished wood lid and is terrific to style up your living room or bedroom.
Buy it here
Capri Blue Petite Glass Jar Candle
Anthropologie
$24.00
Designed and hand-poured in Mississippi in charming printed vessels, there's a bohemian aura welcomed into the space when this candle is around. Pick from the three sweet-smelling scents:
Volcano: Tropical fruits, sugared oranges, lemons, and limes are redolent with lightly exotic mountain greens. (FRESH)
Ivory Primrose: Top notes of pomegranate and orange are followed by primrose, vanilla and conifer. (FLORAL)
Blushing Poppy: Top notes of lemon, berries, and cantaloupe are followed by California poppy, lilac blossom, and coconut milk with vanilla cream and sweet musk. (FRESH)
Buy it here
Capri Blue Volcano Matte Black Jar Candle
Anthropologie
$36.00
A favorite to many at Anthropologie is the Capri Blue's vessels filled with delicious smelling sweet and fresh scents. With a modern twist, this matte black jar is perfect for those looking for a more minimalist aesthetic on their counter side.
Volcano: Tropical fruits, sugared oranges, lemons, and limes, redolent with lightly exotic mountain greens. (FRESH)
Buy it here
Capri Summer Scented Candle
Nordstrom
$45.00
This 8oz clean-burning candle is made with sustainable soy coconut wax in LA. With a burn time of approximately 45-hours, zesty citrus notes elevate the room with that summer feeling—specifically, notes of juicy blood orange, Bergamot and neroli.
Buy it here
Spring 1998 Scented Candle
Nordstrom
$68.00
Slightly smaller in size is this NETTE Spring 1998 Scented Candle, which ironically burns for an additional five hours, is made in the USA. NETTE is ahead of the curve on sustainability, meeting Nordstrom's Sustainably Sourced Ingredients criteria, and Nordstrom Responsible Packaging criteria, while also donating 1% of their annual net products to the Planet movement.
Notes:
- Top: petitgrain, magnolia.
- Middle: freesia, neroli.
- Base: orange flower.
Buy it here
Spring Bouquet Scented Candle
Nordstrom
$46.00
Add a pop of color with this exclusive-to-Nordstrom fragrant candle that's made from a blend of vegan soy and rapeseed wax. Nothing says spring quite like a bouquet of flowers, which is exactly what this candle smells and looks like.
Notes: Rhubarb, bay, pink cassis, carrot, galbanum, cyclamen, hyacinth, plum, cedarwood, musks.
Buy it here
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Scented candles to transform your home into a tropical paradise this summer
By Staff, AccuWeather
Published Apr 20, 2021 8:05 AM EST | Updated Apr 22, 2022 5:39 AM EST
AccuWeather may receive a commission if you purchase any of the products linked in this article. Prices are accurate at the time of publication or update.
There are many ways you can transform your indoor space, from giving a room a lick of paint to bringing in a rug or new home decor pieces. While visual aesthetics are important, one of the most overlooked ways to add to your space is using scents, especially candles.
One study found that, on average, there are 1,000 olfactory genes in your body, and you can recognize approximately 10,000 different scents.
Other research suggests 75% of our emotions are dictated by what we smell. And a pleasant smell can improve our mood by 50%, emphasizing just how important it is to ensure your surroundings have hints of your favorite scents.
With spring here and summer on the horizon, you can transform your home into your dream vacation that you may otherwise not have been able to go on this year. We've gathered various candles to replicate that vacation feeling, from SoCal to tropical citrus and many more!
SoCal - Southern California Candle
SoCal - Southern California Candle
$34.00
The SoCal candle will give you a flashback to the road trip you took to Cali with all your college friends in the late '90s. Its zesty orange and lemon notes are reminiscent of the warm aura, and rose jasmine gives the feel of a refreshing sea breeze. They are made from natural soy wax with premium cotton wicks.
Buy it here
More to consider:
Beach Cottage Candle
Beach Cottage Candle
$34.00
Homesick's Beach Cottage candle brings your vacation dreams into your home by way of your nose. With high notes of Bergamot and sandalwood, and an underlying scent of marine, plumeria, sea air, tonka bean, and amber, once the warm sun shines through your window, you'll feel like you're in another dimension.
Buy it here
JO MALONE LONDON Orange Blossom Scented Home Candle
Jo Malone's Orange Blossom Scented Home Candle
$69.00
Citrus scents are the epitome of a tropical summer. Jo Malone's luxurious Orange Blossom Scented Home Candle welcomes a refreshing and light scent of clementine leaves and water lily without being overbearing. Coming in a 7-ounce jar, this candle has a burn time of approximately 45 hours, making it a worthwhile investment this season.
Buy it here
BROOKLYN CANDLE Studio Minimalist Collection Japanese Citrus Candle
Studio Minimalist Collection Japanese Citrus Candle
$28.00
Inspired by Tokyo's minimalist movement, this Brooklyn Candle Japanese Citrus Candle compliments any room it's in. The design is simplistic and works in conjunction with all interior styles, from a bohemian home in California to a studio apartment in New York City to a suburban home in the Midwest. Your home will be filled with the elegant notes of satsuma and yuzu and hints of Bergamot and jasmine to create the iconic summery citrus scent. This candle has an approximate burn time of 50 hours.
Buy it here
Better Homes & Gardens Blue Fern & Citrus 18oz Scented 2-wick Candle
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$11.87
This Blue Fern and Citrus candle features two wicks and is larger than most, weighing 18 ounces. The candle is made with a paraffin wax blend and features notes of radiant palm, blue fern, and jungle greens woven with sun-lit citrus, island orchid, and hibiscus fused with driftwood and moss for the ultimate tropical smells to transform your living space. The modern blue bell-shaped jar comes with a rustic burnished wood lid and is terrific to style up your living room or bedroom.
Buy it here
Capri Blue Petite Glass Jar Candle
Capri Blue Petite Glass Jar Candle
$24.00
Designed and hand-poured in Mississippi in charming printed vessels, there's a bohemian aura welcomed into the space when this candle is around. Pick from the three sweet-smelling scents:
Volcano: Tropical fruits, sugared oranges, lemons, and limes are redolent with lightly exotic mountain greens. (FRESH)
Ivory Primrose: Top notes of pomegranate and orange are followed by primrose, vanilla and conifer. (FLORAL)
Blushing Poppy: Top notes of lemon, berries, and cantaloupe are followed by California poppy, lilac blossom, and coconut milk with vanilla cream and sweet musk. (FRESH)
Buy it here
Capri Blue Volcano Matte Black Jar Candle
Capri Blue Volcano Matte Black Jar Candle
$36.00
A favorite to many at Anthropologie is the Capri Blue's vessels filled with delicious smelling sweet and fresh scents. With a modern twist, this matte black jar is perfect for those looking for a more minimalist aesthetic on their counter side.
Volcano: Tropical fruits, sugared oranges, lemons, and limes, redolent with lightly exotic mountain greens. (FRESH)
Buy it here
SKYLAR Capri Summer Scented Candle
Capri Summer Scented Candle
$45.00
This 8oz clean-burning candle is made with sustainable soy coconut wax in LA. With a burn time of approximately 45-hours, zesty citrus notes elevate the room with that summer feeling—specifically, notes of juicy blood orange, Bergamot and neroli.
Buy it here
NETTE Spring 1998 Scented Candle
Spring 1998 Scented Candle
$68.00
Slightly smaller in size is this NETTE Spring 1998 Scented Candle, which ironically burns for an additional five hours, is made in the USA. NETTE is ahead of the curve on sustainability, meeting Nordstrom's Sustainably Sourced Ingredients criteria, and Nordstrom Responsible Packaging criteria, while also donating 1% of their annual net products to the Planet movement.
Notes:
- Top: petitgrain, magnolia.
- Middle: freesia, neroli.
- Base: orange flower.
Buy it here
Floral Street Spring Bouquet Scented Candle
Spring Bouquet Scented Candle
$46.00
Add a pop of color with this exclusive-to-Nordstrom fragrant candle that's made from a blend of vegan soy and rapeseed wax. Nothing says spring quite like a bouquet of flowers, which is exactly what this candle smells and looks like.
Notes: Rhubarb, bay, pink cassis, carrot, galbanum, cyclamen, hyacinth, plum, cedarwood, musks.
Buy it here
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