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Sail Away with the Votivo Teak Candle

By Susan Webster Adams Updated 3 min read
Sail Away with the Votivo Teak Candle - tea cup photo

Here is what we shared about sail away on Scent Snob, your source for candle, diffuser and fragrance coverage.

Votivo describes their Teak candle as “An aromatic blend of coarsely chopped dried herbs and forest floor earthen moss blended with an intoxicating masculine scent of moist skin fresh from the shower. Teak is a wood inspired fragrance designed to fill a room with exotic taste and lingering flavors of opportunities gone by and sensual dreams to come.”

This fragrance reminds me of the inside a luxurious sailboat filled with rich teakwood. It’s refined and yet so relaxing and comfortable. The boat is anchored in a safe harbour surrounded by lush, moss covered woods. The air is rich and healthy from the pure, untouched, surrounding. I open the bathroom door and steam from a recent show envelopes me. I am overcome with the smell of a man with dewy clean skin and freshly applied cologne. It doesn’t get better than that.

Good to know about sail away

If you are enjoying sail away, a few simple habits help you get the most from it.

  • Trim the wick to about a quarter of an inch before every burn so the flame stays steady and clean.
  • On the first burn, let the wax melt all the way to the edges of the container to help prevent tunneling.
  • Keep the candle away from drafts, fans and anything flammable, and never leave a burning candle unattended.
  • Stop burning when about half an inch of wax is left in the container, and let it cool fully before relighting.

For background, see this overview of scented candles on Wikipedia.

Thanks for reading about sail away. We hope it helps you pick your next favorite scent, and you can find more in the related posts below.

A quick scent guide

Think about where the scent will live. Bright citrus and green notes tend to suit kitchens and bathrooms, while warm spice, vanilla and wood often suit living rooms and bedrooms.

Start small when you try something new. A single candle, a sample or a small bottle lets you live with a scent before you commit to more.

Scent is personal. A fragrance that feels cozy to one person can feel heavy to another, so use our notes as a starting point and trust your own nose.

Layering is a fun way to personalize a room. Pairing two scents that share a note, such as a citrus with a green leaf, can create something that feels like yours.

Questions about sail away

What is sail away?

Sail away is the subject of this Scent Snob post. The article above shares what we wrote about it, and the brand or retailer is the best place to confirm current details.

Where can I learn more about sail away?

Start with the links in this post, then check the brand’s own website or a trusted retailer for up-to-date information and availability.

How do I choose a scent like sail away?

Think about the room, the season and the mood you want, then try a small size or sample first if you can.

Header photo: Jacek Halicki, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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