Our Voluspa favorites for winter are back in the spotlight, and long-time fans of the brand will be happy. Here is what the returning Japanese Plum Bloom is like, how it compares with the new Persimmon & Copal, and which of these Voluspa favorites might suit you.
Voluspa has re-introduced a true fan favorite! Japanese Plum Bloom is back and encompasses the perfect balance of sweet, floral notes with just a little zest added by a hint of currant. If you’re a long-time Voluspa fan, you’ll remember how popular JPB (as it was called) was in the past.
The scent itself is soft and whispering as not to overpower, but enough to intrigue the imagination of whimsical places only found in a dream.
This fragrance is perfect for anyone who prefers floral, sweet overtones with a hint of fruitiness, but does not want an overwhelming scent. Elegantly displayed in jars with a lilac mercury glass finish or tins with a subtle extravagance of pale lilac and rich magentas. It is, in a word, majestic.
If you’re looking to find the decadence of tart, citrus scents combined with warm, earthy notes, look no more! Voluspa’s NEW Persimmon & Copal will take you away to the spicy, South American heat with a pale shadow of rose to calm your senses.
This fragrance is beautifully encased in a simmering coral mercury glass jars or tins with fiery, exotic designs of varying pinks and copper. Each candle (or mini diffuser) is sure to warm your home with a breath of citrus and a subtle creamy, resin finish as you drift to lands far away.
As always, we’re never disappointed with anything from Voluspa. Treat yourself to one (or both) of these luxurious new home fragrances today!
Why Japanese Plum Bloom is one of our Voluspa favorites
Japanese Plum Bloom is a soft, sweet floral with a little zest from currant. The original description calls it soft and whispering, so it will not overpower a room, which makes it a good everyday candle.
The jar has a lilac mercury glass finish, and the tin comes in pale lilac and magenta. If you like a candle that looks pretty on a shelf even when it is unlit, the look is a big part of why it earns a place among the Voluspa favorites.
Soft scents like this are easy to place. They suit bedrooms, bathrooms and hallways, where a strong candle might feel pushy, and they are friendlier to guests who find heavy fragrance tiring.
If you enjoy gentle florals, this one should suit you. Anyone who wants a scent that fills a large room with punch may prefer the more dramatic Persimmon & Copal.
Persimmon & Copal, the newest of the Voluspa favorites
Persimmon & Copal goes in another direction, with tart citrus, warm earthy notes, a pale rose and a creamy resin finish. It comes in a coral mercury glass jar or a tin with pink and copper designs, and there is a mini diffuser as well.
Put the two side by side and you get a soft floral and a warm spicy blend. Japanese Plum Bloom could sit by a bedside, while the Persimmon & Copal takes the living room.
For more of the brand’s popular scents, see our list of best selling Voluspa candles and the page on the Voluspa Vermeil Collection.
Choosing between a jar and a tin
Both scents come in jars and tins, and the choice mostly comes down to where you will use them. A jar holds more wax and suits a room where you spend long evenings. A tin is easier to carry, which makes it handy for a desk, a guest room or a gift.
If you have never tried one of these Voluspa favorites, a tin is a gentle way to test the scent. The mini diffuser listed for Persimmon & Copal is another small way to sample a fragrance before you commit to a full candle.
One practical point is price and size. Jars usually cost more than tins, and the right size depends on how often you burn. For a first try, a smaller candle lets you learn how the scent behaves in your own room.
Caring for your Voluspa favorites
Both candles come in packaging pretty enough to give as it is. If you are buying one of these Voluspa favorites as a gift, pair it with a wick trimmer or a snuffer so the recipient has what they need for a clean burn.
Mercury glass looks lovely but shows fingerprints and dust, so wipe the jar with a soft dry cloth. Let the candle cool fully before you move it, and keep the lid on when it is not burning to protect the surface and the scent.
Trim the wick before lighting, and burn the candle long enough on the first use for the wax to melt to the edge. If you want a short background on candles in general, the Wikipedia article on the candle is a handy read. Tell us which of the Voluspa favorites is on your list this winter.
