The trapp yuzu bonsai candle led a trio of new Trapp scents, and it is the one people ask about most, so here is how I would match each fragrance to a room.
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Understanding the trapp yuzu bonsai candle
Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit that sits somewhere near grapefruit, sour and very fragrant. In this candle it comes across sweet, like a pink grapefruit that someone sugared just before blending. There also seem to be floral notes and other tropical fruit in the mix, which adds to the fruity sweetness.
Most people read it as zen and calm, which is unusual for a citrus. The bonsai half of the name suggests something green, small and carefully tended.
I would not expect a sharp lemon-cleaner smell. It is a rounder, gentler citrus that suits a space where you want to relax rather than scrub.
Yuzu is not a fruit many shoppers have smelled before, so I like to hand someone a lit candle and ask them to close their eyes.
Calm is the word most people reach for.
Next time you shop, ask to smell the yuzu next to a plain grapefruit candle. The difference shows how much sweetness the blend adds.
Ask to smell trapp yuzu bonsai next to a plain grapefruit candle and you will notice the sweetness at once.
Pure Peony for a quiet floral
Peony is soft and petally, a floral that does not shout. The Trapp version is a fresh spring scent, and it suits anyone who wants flowers in the room without anything heavy or intense.
I would put it in a bedroom, an entryway or a small bathroom, where a gentle bouquet feels welcoming. It is also a good first floral for someone who thinks they dislike flowery candles.
If you want to compare peony scents across makers, read Peony Fragrances and see how different brands treat the same flower.
Spring florals are the usual way to say hello to warmer weather, but a peony is gentler than a lily or a lilac. It will not shout over your dinner or your coffee.
Light it in the morning when you open the curtains, and let it burn while you get ready.
The trapp yuzu bonsai candle and Pure Peony make a good contrast on one shelf, one bright and tangy, the other soft and floral.
Trapp yuzu bonsai and Pure Peony make a lovely contrast on one shelf.
Quince and pomegranate in any season
Quince is a small tree whose fruit is related to apples and pears. It grows in southwest Asia, and blended with tart pomegranate and Asiatic lily notes it makes a bright, fruity candle.
I like that it does not belong to a single season. A fruit blend like this works in a cold kitchen in January and on a patio table in July, which makes it a safe pick when you are buying for someone else.
Fruity candles can feel sticky if the room is closed up, so burn it for an hour or two and let the scent drift.
Pomegranate is tart and a little wine-like, and it keeps the quince from sounding too sugary. Asiatic lily adds a creamy floral edge.
If you give this blend as a gift, tuck a small card in explaining the fruit. People enjoy knowing what quince is.
Trapp yuzu bonsai is the most interesting of the three for a citrus fan, and I would pair it with green tea.
Choosing among the three trapp yuzu bonsai scents
If I had to give a quick guide, I would send the yuzu to the kitchen or a home office, the peony to the bedroom and the quince blend to the living room. Smell all three cold, then again once they are burning.
New fragrances are a fun way to test your own taste. Pick the one that surprises you most, then see whether it still pleases you a week later. For another look at the brand, read Trapp Bamboo Sugar Cane.
If you would like to know more about the citrus itself, the Wikipedia article on yuzu explains where it grows and how it is used in cooking.
For a friend who likes citrus, the trapp yuzu bonsai candle is the most interesting of the group, and I would pair it with a green tea. The candle is a good pick for anyone who wants something fresh but not sharp.
Trapp launched these three earlier in the year, so ask at your local shop whether they are still in stock. A trapp yuzu bonsai candle makes a nice change from the standard lemon.
Fun fresh fragrances like these are one of my favorite parts of the job.
Trapp yuzu bonsai makes a nice change from the standard lemon candle.
Give trapp yuzu bonsai a try if you want a fresh and fun fragrance.
Header photo: George Chernilevsky, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).
