Welcome to our write-up on layering fragrances with red, from the Scent Snob archive of home fragrance news, reviews and tips.
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We have a cabinet in our house that is stocked full with candles. Each night we pick a new fragrance to enjoy based on the weather and the level of energy in the house. Sometimes, if I’m really crazy about a scent (like Voluspa’s Makassar Ebony & Peach) I’ll place a few candles in the same scent around the room to surround myself in the fragrance. Today, I decided to mix things up a bit and layer fragrances.
One of my favorite candle lines for layering is Red Flower. The scents are true, simple and pure and work well together. Burning one Red Flower candle will give you the effect of lying in a field of that particular flower (like lavender). Burning a few different Red Flower candles at a time feels like you have a bouquet of flowers in the room, all the scents intermingling. It’s very lovely.
You really can’t go wrong when selecting scents for layering with Red Flower candles. I chose Italian Blood Orange for a fresh, clean scent in the kitchen. French Lavender for a relaxing scent in the family room. And Spanish Gardenia for a more formal fragrance in the front hallway. Like most houses, ours has an open floor plan, so the scents softly blend to each room and yet when walking through the house I can detect the specific scent in each room.
A really fun way to layer is by selecting the same fragrance by different candle lines. I love to pick all of the tree fragrance candles out of my cabinet and put a different one in each room the day we bring our Christmas Tree home for the holidays. It’s the most fabulous winterland effect detecting all the different species of trees as you wander through the house.
Do you layer fragrances? If so, what are your favorite blends?
More about layering fragrances with red
If you are enjoying layering fragrances with red, a few simple habits help you get the most from it. Whether layering fragrances with red is new to you or an old favorite, it is worth a closer look.
- 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.
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A quick scent guide
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.
Scent is personal. A fragrance that feels cozy to one person can feel heavy to another, so use our notes as a starting point and trust your own nose.
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.
Fragrance families help you shop. Floral, fruity, woody, fresh and gourmand scents each have a mood, and knowing which you enjoy makes choosing much easier.
Questions about layering fragrances with red
What is layering fragrances with red?
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Where can I learn more about layering fragrances with red?
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How do I choose a scent like layering fragrances with red?
Think about the room, the season and the mood you want, then try a small size or sample first if you can.
