The Aquiesse Sunflower candle is summertime in a jar. It is bursting with French chamomile, golden sunflowers and orange mimosa, and it is easy to see why our reviewer fell for it.
What the Aquiesse Sunflower candle smells like
The vibrant floral bouquet reminds me of a high end suntan lotion you’d find in a luxury hotel. It’s one of those fragrances that make you warm and happy inside as memories of sunny vacations and summer breaks rush to mind.
The Sunflower candle by Aquiesse has done an amazing job of featuring orange mimosa. It’s well complimented by the chamomile and sunflowers. A beautiful blend.
This is by far my favorite mimosa blend that immediately transports me to a lush estate in Florida on a warm sunny day.
Fragrance intensity: 4/5. Burn quality 4.5/5.
Reading the three flowers in the Aquiesse Sunflower candle
The note list is short, and each flower does a different job. Chamomile is a gentle, calming flower that most people know from tea, and you can read about it in the Wikipedia article on chamomile. Sunflower gives the blend its sunny, open feeling, and the sunflower page is a nice reminder of how big and bright that bloom is.
Orange mimosa is the one the reviewer singles out. It is the note that does most of the transporting here, which is why the Florida estate and the luxury hotel appear in the description. When a review names a specific place in a candle, it usually means the scent has a clear personality.
The suntan lotion comparison is worth a moment. It does not say the candle smells like sunscreen. It says it smells like a high end version of that holiday feeling, polished and warm rather than greasy or coconutty. If you love that association, you will probably love the candle.
How strong is the Aquiesse Sunflower candle?
The ratings are good news for shoppers. A fragrance intensity of 4/5 means you should notice the candle in a medium sized room fairly quickly, and a burn quality of 4.5/5 points to a candle that burns well.
With a scent this bright, a little goes a long way. Start with a short burn in a kitchen, a sunroom or a living room, and see how your nose reacts before you leave it going for hours. Floral candles with a sweet streak can feel strong in a small, closed space.
Because the character is so summery, it makes a cheerful pick for a gift. Think of a housewarming, a thank you after a weekend away, or a friend who counts the days until the first beach trip.
Who the Aquiesse Sunflower candle is for
This is a candle for people who want a room to feel like a holiday. If you already love bright florals and sunny, warm scents, the Aquiesse Sunflower candle is an easy yes. If you prefer woody, smoky or spiced candles, it probably is not your first choice.
One honest note: the review is a single opinion, and floral candles can divide a household. Smell it in a shop if you can, or ask the people you live with to weigh in, before you commit to a full size jar.
It also belongs in the warmer months. A candle that reminds you of suntan lotion and a Florida estate is lovely in June and may feel a little out of place in a snowy January, so think of the Aquiesse Sunflower candle as a seasonal favorite you bring out when the days get long.
Getting a clean burn from a glass jar candle
Whatever the brand, a few habits help a jar candle perform. On the first burn, let the wax melt right across the surface so the candle does not tunnel down the middle. That can take a couple of hours, so light it when you will be home.
Trim the wick to about a quarter inch each time, and keep the jar out of drafts, fans and open windows. Do not burn it for more than a few hours at a stretch, and stop using it when only a small amount of wax is left at the bottom.
Keep it on a heat safe surface, away from curtains and anything that could tip it, and never leave a lit candle in a room you are not in. Bright florals deserve a calm burn, and a steady flame spreads the scent more evenly.
More Aquiesse to explore
If you enjoy the Aquiesse Sunflower candle, there is plenty more from the brand on the site. Our post All About Aquiesse gives an overview of the line, and the Aquiesse Embers candle shows a different side of the same maker.
Switching between a sunny candle and a warm, woody one is one of the nicest things about owning several. Which Aquiesse scent would you pair with the Aquiesse Sunflower candle? Tell us in the comments.
