Welcome to our write-up on aura candles, from the Scent Snob archive of home fragrance news, reviews and tips.
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We finally got to meet up with the great ladies, Jasmine Parks and Chelsea Wilson, from Aura Candles. They are as effortless and natural as their setting on the southern California coastline. The brand they created is a perfect representation of their personalities – chic yet approachable, fun loving and quirky.
They live a busy but balanced lives raising their children and building a business while their husbands golf and surf. (Ok, that last part was a stretch. Chelsea’s husband, Steve, is a golf pro.)
With names like Karma and Clairvoyant and colors ranging from blazing yellow to Mykonos blue, the line is bursting with energy and character. Their fragrances are unique with unexpected notes like wild celery and cayenne. Many of their descriptions read like a menu (Tahitian vanilla, pink grapefruit, agave nectar, cardamom and sea salt – yum!). The Aura candle, Radiant, is all the rage right now with grapefruit, goji berries and bergamot. My favorites are Luscious when I crave something deep, Cosmic when I want something cozy and comforting, Clairvoyant when I need something clean and energizing and Obscure when I want something just totally off-the-wall different.
Aura offers a high quality candle at an affordable price. Their creamy custom blended soy candles are generously scented with the essential and natural fragrance oils. Each creative blend is designed
to burn slowly, cleanly and completely.
If you haven’t tried their candles yet, be sure to do so! You won’t be disappointed.
Good to know about aura candles
If you are enjoying aura candles, 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.
That is our look at aura candles. If it caught your interest, browse the related posts below for more candles, diffusers and fragrance ideas from the Scent Snob archive.
A quick scent guide
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.
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.
Care matters. Store candles and fragrance oils away from heat and direct sun, keep lids on, and follow the maker’s instructions to keep a scent smelling its best.
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.
Questions about aura candles
What is aura candles?
Aura candles 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 aura candles?
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 aura candles?
Choosing a soy candle that suits your home
Soy wax has a soft, creamy look and tends to burn a little cooler than some other waxes. That often means a slower, even burn, which many people appreciate in a candle they light for hours at a time.
Fragrance strength depends on more than the wax. The scent oil, the wick and the size of the jar all play a part, so two soy candles can behave quite differently on your shelf.
Give a new candle a proper first burn. Let the top layer melt right out to the rim, which usually takes a couple of hours, so the wax burns evenly from then on.
Trim the wick to about a quarter inch each time, keep the candle out of drafts, and never leave a flame unattended. Put it out when only a thin layer of wax remains in the jar.
If you are choosing between scents, think about how you want the room to feel. Something fresh and clean suits a busy morning, while something deep and warm suits a slow evening. Matching the mood to the hour makes a candle feel like a small treat.
Think about the room, the season and the mood you want, then try a small size or sample first if you can.
