Votivo Pink Mimosa is a newer fragrance from the brand, and the reviewer here almost skipped it because of one note. Her story is a good reminder to give a candle a proper burn before deciding.
Votivo recently launched a new fragrance – Pink Mimosa.
When it’s time to unwind, relax as you breathe in the sweet aroma of strawberries mixed with Mimosa and Vanilla Rum.
This fragrance is definitely relaxing. Notes of vanilla rum sandalwood add warmth while lively notes from mandardin and strawberry tickle the senses. The cold throw on this candle reminds me of strawberry scented products from my youth. This is not a positive reaction, for me, as those things turned my stomach.
As such, it took me many months to build up the courage to try this scent. I’m so glad I finally did. Within minutes of lighting the vanilla rum creates such a warmth and depth that I’m instantly in love. The slightest hints of gardenia, honeysuckle and mimosa add a nice grown-up touch and any abysmal thoughts from childhood are instantly banished.
If you like Voluspa Santiago Huckleberry then this fragrance is a must try scent for you. I was hesitant to try that scent as well as the overly jammy cold throw scared me off. However, Voluspa Santiago Huckleberry (like Votivo Pink Mimosa) has such a soothing quality.
They both come across like a gentle hug. Perfection!
Votivo Pink Mimosa is available in a candle, diffuser, room spray and travel tin. The travel tin candle would be perfect for a sexy weekend getaway… just sayin’.
Why Votivo Pink Mimosa took months to try
The reviewer’s first impression of the unlit candle reminded her of strawberry products from her youth, and she did not enjoy them. That is a cold throw, which means the smell of the candle before it is lit.
The hot throw, how the candle smells while burning, can be quite different. Within minutes, the vanilla rum gave it warmth and depth, and gardenia, honeysuckle and mimosa added a grown-up touch. If a candle puzzles you in the jar, light it before you decide.
A note on timing is useful as well. The reviewer waited months, then loved the candle within minutes of lighting it. Votivo Pink Mimosa is a good example of why first impressions from the jar are not the whole story.
It also helps to know that nose fatigue is real. If you test many candles in a row, everything starts to blur. Smell the candle you doubt, step away, and come back later. For Votivo Pink Mimosa, the second try is what changed the reviewer’s mind.
Votivo Pink Mimosa formats and where to use them
The fragrance comes as a candle, diffuser, room spray and travel tin. The candle suits a living room or bedroom where you can sit with it for a few hours, while a diffuser gives constant low scent without a flame.
The room spray is quick for a refresh, and the travel tin is small enough for a weekend away. If you plan to take a candle on a trip, follow the hotel’s rules and never leave a flame alone.
Think about where each version fits your day. A candle is for evenings at home, a diffuser works in an entry or office all day, and a spray freshens guest rooms before visitors arrive. Using several formats of Votivo Pink Mimosa in one home gives a steady scent trail from room to room.
Because the sandalwood and vanilla rum sit underneath, the scent stays warm after the fruit fades. That is why it can work in colder months as well as spring, and it gives Votivo Pink Mimosa a longer season than its pink name suggests.
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The reviewer pairs it with Voluspa Santiago Huckleberry, another candle she hesitated over because of a jammy cold throw. She says both feel like a gentle hug, so fans of one are likely to enjoy the other. Our post on best selling Voluspa candles shows where that brand sits in the range.
You can also combine scents at home, and our guide on how to layer candle fragrances explains how. For more on the flower in the name, see Mimosa on Wikipedia.
Finally, the reviewer calls the travel tin perfect for a romantic weekend away. Whatever your trip, a small candle can make a hotel room feel more personal. Just check that open flames are allowed, and keep the tin on a stable surface.
If you are curious about the people behind candles like this, the maker’s name is Votivo, and it appears across the shop alongside Voluspa, Nest and others. Compare a few from each before you settle. Votivo Pink Mimosa is a sweet, warm pick, and a simple way to find out whether you like strawberry paired with vanilla rum.
