Spring candle scents are not what you would expect from someone who loves cozy autumn evenings. In this March 2012 guest post, Ryan Patrick Kelley still finds three that win him over.
Guest Post by Ryan Patrick Kelley
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Spring has sprung! Well, almost.
The weather here in Ohio is so fickle that it normally means spring one day and winter the next!
I have to admit that Spring isn’t my #1 favorite season. I am a fall-winter lover. They are more cozy to me for some reason.
I am sure my feelings of adoration towards the colder months would end if some sort of apocalyptic disaster was to happen and humanity was left without the power to keep us comfortably warm…but, let’s not go THERE. Eeek!
But, spring has it’s moments for me.
I love the colors that come to life as nature starts awakening from it’s peaceful slumber. The tiny buds popping up on the trees around my home that will soon sprout into lush green vegetation. The splashes of yellows, red and purple in my yard from the wild flowers making their first appearance. It seems like they slowly make their way into the world and wash away all the grey and black that the snowy months leave behind.
The way it turns our dreary black and white world into a technicolor dream is enchanting. It’s like Dorothy opening the door from her home and seeing the colorful world of Oz for the first time. It has that same sort of magical aura to it.
The best thing to come from spring would be the fabulous scents. Nature provides us with such an abundance of dreamy fragrances when the thaw takes place. To me, spring is a fabulous melding of sweet fruits and whimsical florals.
Nest Peony Blanche is the exemplary spring fragrance. I have yet to meet someone who has smelled this candle and disliked it. The beautiful florals are entirely fresh and feminine.
There is nothing heavy or cloying about this blend. Peony Blanche will bring an incredible amount of vibrancy to any home. Nest deserves a medal for crafting such POTENT fragrances.
The throw on every Nest scent is phenomenal. Out of this world potency! They can fill a room unlike no other!
The light pink decor for the box is also enticing and spring-like. Nest is the BEST!!!
Another brilliant scent for spring would be Odin Owari. I can’t get enough of this fresh, lively citrus based scent. Talk about a COMPLEX blend.
Owari is composed of a plethora of rich accords. The best part of this candle is that despite a surplus of fragrant notes coming together they each have their own special moment during the burn-session. I love how zesty Owari is.
The mandarin is the prominent fragrance note that everything else works around. The other accords weave in and out of the citrus and act playfully with it. I love this scent so much!
The vessel is insanely beautiful. I love the glossy black glass and the heavy metal lid to keep dust out.
My third favorite spring scent is a newbie for me. I was recently gifted a Moso Bamboo by a wonderfully kind friend and have been burning it for the last two days and am absolutely obsessed with it. Voluspa always makes me happy.
I liken this fragrance to Golden Cypress Sawara. It has the same type of feeling to it but it is softened and sweetened a little more by the addition of the green bamboo and the black musc. There is something very sugary about this scent as well which I adore.
I am loving the freshness of this scent. The throw is fabulous as well.
I am welcoming Spring wholeheartedly this year. I hope everyone enjoys watching the world awaken and burst forth with color and life.
Thanks for reading!!!
Choosing spring candle scents if you prefer cozy seasons
Ryan admits he is a fall-winter person, which is why his advice is useful. He does not pretend spring is his favorite season. He just points to what he likes about it: the color coming back and the fruit and floral smells that arrive with the thaw.
If you feel the same, change the weight of your candles rather than giving up your favorites. Swap the heavier scents for something fruity or floral, and burn them for shorter sessions with a window cracked open.
Seasonal lists like these also help when you are tired of one scent. Spring candle scents can reset a home that has smelled of vanilla and spice all winter, and a short list of three makes that switch simple.
Think of your spring candle scents as a small wardrobe. You do not need many, but each should fit a different mood. For Ryan, the right spring candle scents are fresh, fruity and floral without being heavy.
How his three spring candle scents differ
Nest Peony Blanche is his pick for a fresh, feminine floral with nothing heavy or cloying about it. Odin Owari is the citrus one, where mandarin leads and the other accords weave around it. Voluspa Moso Bamboo is the newcomer, which he compares to Golden Cypress Sawara but softer and sweeter thanks to green bamboo and black musc.
Together they cover three different moods, floral, citrus and green. If you are building a small spring collection, one from each group is a sensible way to start. Our guide to new luxury candles for spring and summer 2013 has more ideas in the same spirit.
Ryan praises the potency of Nest, and says the throw fills a room. Strong throw is good, but in a closed room, consider burning in shorter sessions. The best spring candle scents are the ones you can still enjoy after an hour.
When you choose spring candle scents for yourself, compare the three on his list side by side if you can. Floral, citrus and green spring candle scents all work in spring, but they do different jobs in a room.
A note on peony and other floral candles
Peony is one of the classic spring flowers, and you can read about it on Wikipedia. Candle makers usually build a peony fragrance from several notes rather than one, which is why two peony candles can smell quite different.
Ryan also mentions the glossy black glass and heavy metal lid on the Odin candle. A lid is more than decoration, since it keeps dust off the wax between burns. For another floral he mentions in passing, see our Jason Wu Orchid Rain post.
Ryan closes by saying he is welcoming spring wholeheartedly this year, which is a nice way to see it. If you share his love of colder months, treat spring candle scents as a small bridge between seasons rather than a replacement for what you love.
A last thought on spring candle scents: the season is short, so burn them while the windows are open. Light, airy spring candle scents are at their best on a mild afternoon, not in a closed winter room.
