Trapp bamboo sugar cane is the sweet candle for people who do not like sweet candles, mellow and natural, with a green freshness that keeps it from getting heavy.
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I love sweets, so it’s no surprise how much I enjoy the Trapp Bamboo Sugar Cane candle. What I really like about this candle is that it isn’t sicky, sugary sweet. It doesn’t give me a belly ache like some over-the-top sugary scents can. It doesn’t smell like cookies or frosting.
Why trapp bamboo sugar cane is not sticky
Plenty of sweet candles smell like frosting, and they give me a stomachache. This one does not. It reminds me of sucking on pure sugar cane, a soft, mellow, natural sweetness that soothes instead of shouting.
The bamboo adds freshness, and that is the secret. It keeps the sugar from getting heavy, so the effect is relaxing without being syrupy. The sugar cane describes the plant if you have never tasted it.
The truth is that I love sweets, so I am picky about sweet candles. If a candle smells like a cookie, I would rather eat the cookie. Trapp bamboo sugar cane smells like a pleasant thought of sweetness instead.
That is the reason I recommend it to customers who say they do not like gourmand candles. It is soft and natural, and nothing in it tastes of icing.
The original post mentioned that it is not sicky or sugary, and I still use that line when someone asks for something sweet but not too sweet. It never fails to start a good talk about taste.
Trapp bamboo sugar cane has quietly become one of my comfort candles.
Layering ideas
This is a candle that layers beautifully. On warm days I burn it with Pink Grapefruit for something lighter and more refreshing. With spicy scents like Trapp Exotic Spice or Sexy Cinnamon it becomes livelier.
For a sweeter blend, try Guava and Mango, Pear or Macintosh. You really cannot go wrong, and trapp bamboo sugar cane acts like a soft base that other scents can lean on.
A good layering rule is to burn the stronger candle in a bigger size and the milder candle in a votive. Then the stronger scent leads and the milder one adds a quiet backing. Trapp bamboo sugar cane makes an ideal backing scent.
Do experiments in small steps. Light one candle for twenty minutes, then add the second, and see how the room changes. You will find a combination you like quickly.
A candle for any weather
I light it on rainy days to feel comforted without being weighed down. It also works in summer, when you want something sweet but airy. Not many candles can be moved through the seasons so easily.
That versatility makes it a good candle for people who only want a couple of scents at home. It does not date itself to one holiday or one room.
In spring, I like it with open windows, where the green side of the bamboo comes out. In winter it feels like a warm blanket, soft and calm.
Rainy days really are its best moment. The soft sweetness feels like a cup of something warm, and the bamboo lifts it out of the gloom.
Sizes, where to burn it and more from Trapp
Trapp bamboo sugar cane is available in 5 ounce and 7 ounce candles, plus votives. The votives are handy for layering, since you can mix and match without spending much. Try one beside a larger jar of a spicy scent.
Burn it in a kitchen, a bedroom or a reading nook. The scent is gentle enough for a small room, and a longer burn lets it fill a bigger one. Trim the wick and burn until the wax pools evenly.
To hear about other Trapp scents, see New Fragrances by Trapp. And for fun with the brand’s contests, Trapp Giveaway Week is a quick read.
I love hearing what people layer with their candles. Tell me what you pair with trapp bamboo sugar cane, and I will try it myself.
Votives are a clever way to try a layering idea. Pair a few of the scents named above and keep notes about what worked. By the end of a week, you will have your own recipe.
Check Trapp’s own page for exact notes and for the current line, since fragrances are added and retired from time to time.
Try trapp bamboo sugar cane in a votive first if you are unsure.
Header photo: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).
