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Fragrance Empties | December 2018

Michelle — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 08:00:02 +0000

Ah, December – the busiest time of the year. Between the Christmas shopping, present wrapping, rush project deadlines, and holiday travels I didn’t have much time to focus on my burning. As you can see above, that is all I was able to enjoy throughout this final month of the year. Nevertheless, let’s dive in to my thoughts.

Marshmallow Fireside

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
10

Performance
8

Throw
8

Repurchase?
Yes

A classic fragrance that no matter the performance or throw I will always repurchase and burn.

Spiced Vanilla Embers

Wal-Mart, wax melt

Scent
8

Throw
5

Repurchase?
No

This is a knock-off version of Marshmallow fireside in every way possible and wasn’t at all impressive.

Merry Cookie

Bath & Body Works, hand soap

Scent
6

Performance
4

Repurchase?
No

If it wasn’t for a sale earlier in the season, I never would’ve picked this scent up. There is something about the fragrance that just doesn’t smell like an authentic cookie to me which isn’t enjoyable. Fairly happy that it didn’t linger after washing my hands.

Marshmallow Fireside

Bath & Body Works, wallflower

Scent
10

Throw
6

Repurchase?
Yes

Again, a favorite December scent of mine. Even though this version didn’t perform I’ll try it again next year.

White Mint Latte

Bath & Body Works, wallflower

Scent
8

Throw
6

Repurchase?
No

I adore this fragrance in candle form but wasn’t too fond of it like this. It wasn’t all that detectable in my small office area at any point in the month.

Peppermint Brownie

Bath & Body Works, wallflower

Scent
8

Throw
9

Repurchase?
No

I am SO confused by this fragrance. In this form it smelled like a bakery lavender combination. I didn’t mind it at all but wasn’t what I wanted at the time and didn’t match the scent description at all.

In 2018 I burned 46 Candles & 39 Wax Melts!

As we wrap up this year it’s sad to see that my melting has reduced 50% since 2016 yet my collection has hardly dwindled. With that being said, I think it’s time to take a break from this blog as its taken the enjoyment out of fragrances for me and made it into more of a chore. I do still plan to track my empties but on a simple spreadsheet. If you still want to keep up with what I’m burning, check it out HERE.

Hoping you all have a wonderful 2019!

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Fragrance Empties | September 2018

Michelle — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 08:00:51 +0000

Happy Fall, fellow melters! We finally moved into our new place at the beginning of September…and proceeded to live out of boxes all month because of our crazy work schedules. Due to this, I haven’t even unpacked any of my wax melters yet and my candles are still hidden away in crates. Luckily, I was able to dig a few things out to enjoy since this is typically my favorite burning month of the entire year!

Leaves

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
10

Performance
9

Throw
9

Repurchase?
Yes

Every year, I start out my September with this fragrance and it never lets me down. I truly enjoyed it every time it was lit and for weeks after in the melter.

Cider Lane

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
10

Performance
8

Throw
8

Repurchase?
Yes

The most beautiful caramel apple scent I’ve come across in all my years of burning. Forever will purchase and burn at the start of Fall.

Cider Lane

Bath & Body Works, wallflower, x3

Scent
10

Throw
7

Repurchase?
Yes

This fragrance really amazed me in this form throughout the entire house this month!

Pumpkin Cupcake

Bath & Body Works, hand soap

Scent
7

Performance
6

Repurchase?
No

While this scent is a delicious buttercream, there isn’t any pumpkin notes to be detected which I really wanted.

Crisp Morning Air

Bath & Body Works, hand sanitizer

Scent
9

Performance
10

Repurchase?
Yes

A super fresh apple scent that was really nice to get whiffs of throughout the day after using it.

This month I burned 2 Candles & 0 Wax Melts!

I’m pretty bummed that I didn’t get to melt a single wax melt in September, especially since the majority of my collection are scents I would’ve enjoyed this past month. (Sometimes being a seasonal burner is tough, lol.) The exciting thing I discovered while burning the two candles was that fragrances really travel and linger in our new home! We were living in a rather large space for the past year and a half which I think negatively effected my burning habits. Hopefully we can get settled in soon and start enjoying my stash again!

What was your favorite candle of the month? Share in the comments below!

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Fragrance Empties | August 2018

Michelle — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 08:00:32 +0000

August was a month of packing for us as we plan to move into our new house VERY soon! I was a little worried that I wouldn’t have too much time to focus on burning. However, I was pleasantly surprised with what I melted through!

Pumpkin Banana Muffin

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
9

Performance
7

Throw
5

Repurchase?
No

A delectable fragrance that smelled identical to freshly baked muffins. It’s too bad this candle hardly threw at all, even when put on the melter

Berry Waffle Cone

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
10

Performance
8

Throw
10

Repurchase?
Yes

One of the best bakery fragrances I’ve ever smelled – thank goodness BBW brought this back for 2018. If it weren’t for wicks randomly extinguishing themselves, this would have been a 10 star candle all-around!

Paradise Spice

Yankee Candle, 1-wick

Scent
7

Performance
2

Throw
3

Repurchase?
No

In true Yankee fashion, this hardly threw and took too long to fully pool – so it lived the majority of its life in the melter. It was a beautiful cinnamon & banana blend though!

White Chocolate Apple

Yankee Candle, 1-wick

Scent
8

Performance
5

Throw
3

Repurchase?
No

I’ve been burning through this candle for YEARS. Since its such a slow burner, I decided to just go ahead and put it in the melter where it lasted for weeks! It’s really comparable to BBW Summer Boardwalk which is why I wouldn’t bother repurchasing.

Summer Boardwalk

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
10

Performance
7

Throw
8

Repurchase?
Yes

Summer Boardwalk is a classic transitional scent for me, but this version wasn’t the best performer.

Pumpkin Berry Tart

Better Homes & Gardens, wax melt

Scent
8

Throw
4

Repurchase?
No

On cold, this smelled identical to a fresh berry pie! When melting though, you really only detected the berry note when you could smell it at all.

Corpsman

Super Tarts, wax melt

Scent
10

Throw
8

Repurchase?
Yes

This still remains one of my favorite fragrances of all time! It’s truly a graham cracker scent that is the perfect blend of salty & sweet and really throws!

Pumpkin Cranberry Cider

Bath & Body Works, hand soap

Scent
6

Performance
4

Repurchase?
No

Honestly, I’ve been working on this soap since LAST SEPTEMBER! The fragrance is straight up cranberry with an undertone of cider which really isn’t my preferred notes.

Fresh Rain & Spearmint

Bath & Body Works, hand soap

Scent
7

Performance
8

Repurchase?
Yes

This was gifted to me on my wedding weekend last October and we’ve been slowly using it ever since. It’s a really nice fresh fragrance that lingered long after using it!

Pumpkin Berry Tart

Bath & Body Works, hand sanitizer

Scent
10

Performance
10

Repurchase?
Yes

Wow, this was incredible. A beautiful berry & bakery blend that I couldn’t get enough of. Really wishing I had more!

This month I burned 5 Candles & 2 Wax Melts!

Even though I didn’t necessarily discover any new fragrances in August, this was still a great transitional month for me! What was your favorite candle of the month? Share in the comments below!

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Fragrance Empties | July 2018

Michelle — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 08:00:28 +0000

Can this year just slow down please? July came and went in the blink of an eye and I hardly got to melt a majority of my favorite fragrances. Don’t get me wrong, I’m ecstatic that Fall is right around the corner, but I just haven’t been melting as much as I’d like to lately because of my busy schedule. Hopefully I’ll have a bit more burning time during my favorite upcoming melting season! Let’s take a look at July’s empties before we get any farther ahead of ourselves.

Funnel Cake

Bath & Body Works, 1-wick

Scent
9

Throw
7

Repurchase?
No

I didn’t even bother trying to burn this candle and put it straight in the melter where it fragranced the surrounding area beautifully.

Salted Oak Bonfire

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
8

Performance
6

Throw
5

Repurchase?
No

This scent truly reminds me of being on the beach. It didn’t throw that great when burning so lived the majority of it’s life in the melter. There it performed amazing!

Banana Split Milkshake

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
8

Performance
5

Throw
3

Repurchase?
No

On cold, this smelled EXACTLY like a chocolate dipped banana. It turned into a truly disappointing burn though and smelled like melted wax. Putting it in the melter really saved the fragrance though and scented my entire home.

Salted Pistachio Sorbet

Better Homes & Gardens, wax melt

Scent
8

Throw
7

Repurchase?
No

A beautiful pistachio blend that didn’t last for too long melting.

Bonfire Beach

Scentsy, wax melt

Scent
9

Throw
6

Repurchase?
Yes

This is an exact dupe of the former BBW hit Summer Bonfire. Think of Marshmallow Fireside with a different wood-note and hint of citrus. I don’t necessarily think this threw poorly because of the wax itself, but because of the circulation in my home.

Boardwalk Vanilla Cone

Bath & Body Works, hand soap

Scent
10

Performance
5

Repurchase?
Yes

One of the best fragrances that BBW has ever released and I will always repurchase no matter the performance. Think of vanilla ice cream inside a freshly baked waffle cone.

Boardwalk Vanilla Cone

Bath & Body Works, hand sanitizer

Scent
10

Performance
10

Repurchase?
Yes

Again, this scent is incredible and I will purchase it in every form.

Summertime Soda Pop

Bath & Body Works, wallflower

Scent
6

Throw
7

Repurchase?
No

A citrus fizzy fragrance that faintly lasted all month long but just wasn’t all that successful in wallflower form – it lost all it’s sweetness.

Funnel Cake

Bath & Body Works, wallflower

Scent
9

Throw
8

Repurchase?
No

This wallflower was consistently strong ALL month long – probably one of the best BBW has ever released.

This month I burned 3 Candles & 2 Wax Melts!

You may have noticed that the majority of my candles over the past few months have been put in the melter; I think this is a big discouragement to my burning frequency as of late. Maybe it’s just our current living space? I think I’ll start trying to experiment with different burn locations in August to help motivate me to get through more of my stash!

What was your favorite candle of the month? Share in the comments below!

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Fragrance Empties | June 2018

Michelle — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 08:00:01 +0000

Can 2018 slow down a bit, please?! June went by much too fast but I am happy to have gone through a nice variety of fragrance products!

Sweet Cherry Pie

Bath & Body Works, 1-wick

Scent
6

Performance
4

Throw
2

Repurchase?
No

Yet another tester candle that did not perform well at all. After about 3 horrible burns I put it in the melter and was finally able to smell it. Turns out, I’m not much of a cherry fan though.

Midnight Blue Citrus

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
10

Performance
8

Throw
8

Repurchase?
Yes

This scent still remains the best way to start the Summer season!

Storm Watch

Yankee Candle, 1-wick

Scent
7

Performance
1

Throw
1

Repurchase?
No

This was essentially unscented when burning and for the amount of time it takes for Yankee’s to pool out, they’re just not worth it. This ended up living almost it’s entire life in the melter (for 2 weeks!) and was a nice clear fragrance for the bathroom.

Pink Apple Punch

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
8

Performance
5

Throw
1

Repurchase?
No

A sweet candy-scent that unfortunately smelled like kerosene when burning. Another candle that lived almost it’s entire life in the melter!

Rainbow Cookie

Yankee Candle, wax melt

Scent
7

Throw
3

Repurchase?
No

In the store, this smelled like a raspberry cookie but once I got home it had a pungent perfume note. When melting the fragrance was hardly noticeable.

Iced Lemon Poudcake

Better Homes & Gardens, wax melt

Scent
10

Throw
8

Repurchase?
Yes

Like last month, this favorite scent of mine still lived up to it’s previous standards! Happy to continuously be enjoying this.

Sea Island Cotton

Bath & Body Works, hand soap

Scent
10

Performance
6

Repurchase?
Yes

My absolute favorite hand soap fragrance did not disappoint again! It didn’t linger as long as it has in the past but I still enjoyed it while it lasted.

Bonjour Paris

Bath & Body Works, body wash

Scent
10

Performance
6

Repurchase?
No

A sweet patisserie fragrance that I thoroughly enjoyed over the past several months! I wouldn’t repurchase if it returned only because I don’t particularly want to use BBW body washes going forward.

Lemon Buttercream

Bath & Body Works, hand sanitizer

Scent
8

Performance
7

Repurchase?
No

A super sweet lemon bakery fragrance that was definitely enjoyable throughout the Spring! Again, trying to tone back on my BBW products which is the only reason I wouldn’t repurchase.

Summertime Soda Pop

Bath & Body Works, wallflower

Scent
6

Throw
7

Repurchase?
No

A citrus fizzy fragrance that lasted all month long but just wasn’t all that successful in wallflower form – it lost all it’s sweetness.

Midnight Blue Citrus

Bath & Body Works, wallflower

Scent
10

Throw
8

Repurchase?
Yes

This scent remains just as beautifully in this form and stayed strong ALL month long!

This month I burned 4 Candles & 2 Wax Melts!

As much as I’d like for things to slow down so I can start to enjoy this portion of my life a bit more again, I know July will be just as busy. I can’t wait to share with you some of the crazy changes that have been going on so you can all understand why burning as been put on the back burner lately!

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Fragrance Empties | April 2018

Michelle — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 08:00:45 +0000

April has come and gone in a flash and it surprisingly didn’t allow much burn time for me. My husband unfortunately got into an accident (he’s okay) and making sure he healed properly became first priority. Melting was just not on my radar and due to that this blog has become somewhat neglected too. April craziness aside, here is what I did manage to get through this month.

Champagne Toast

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
10

Performance
8

Throw
9

Repurchase?
Yes

A tried and true effervescent citrus fragrance that I’ll never get tired of!

Sparkling Limeade

Bath & Body Works, 1-wick

Scent
6

Performance
3

Throw
4

Repurchase?
No

This smelled like a cross between a Sprite without the effervescence and shampoo – wasn’t a fan and am not upset it was never brought back.

Tea & Lemon

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
8

Performance
6

Throw
7

Repurchase?
No

This was once a favorite scent of mine, but I honestly was bored of it this year and wasn’t impressed with this particular formula.

Pear Blossom Tea

Better Homes & Gardens, wax melt

Scent
8

Throw
7

Repurchase?
No

On cold, this was a beautiful pear tea blend. However, when melting it smelled like a pear shampoo. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t good either.

Iced Lemon Poundcake

Wal-Mart, wax melt

Scent
10

Throw
9

Repurchase?
Yes

This is my absolute favorite Spring/Summer fragrance and I will forever purchase it.

Champagne Toast

Bath & Body Works, wallflower

Scent
10

Throw
8

Repurchase?
Yes

I was beyond impressed by this wallflower, it started it’s life at the beginning of March and lasted well into April. During this time it was very strong in our open living room!

Tea & Lemon

Bath & Body Works, wallflower

Scent
8

Throw
4

Repurchase?
No

Like most wallflowers, this guy started out strong on the first day but quickly became almost non-existent.

Marshmallow Fireside

Bath & Body Works, hand sanitizer

Scent
10

Performance
10

Repurchase?
Yes

BBW seriously needs to come out with an entire body care line in this scent; smells just like the candle and lingers for hours!

This month I burned 3 Candles & 2 Wax Melts!

My only stand-out fragrance of April was Iced Lemon Poundcake and I might very well continue enjoying it into the next month too. Please cross your fingers for me that allergies won’t completely take over my life this upcoming May so I’m able to enjoy more of my collection!

What did you burn in April? Share in the comments!

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Burn List | March 2018

Michelle — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 08:00:17 +0000

Don’t let this variety of pink packaging and floral scents fool you, we are indeed looking at my March burn list and not going back in time. For some reason, I prefer the sweet floral fragrances when it get’s closer to Spring. It just so happens that all the packaging blends together beautifully and will fit right in with my Easter décor! Without further ado, here is what I play on burning throughout the next month.

CANDLES

• Champagne Toast – “Glittering champagne, wild berries, tangerine zest”
• Lavender Macaron – “Celebrate the city of love with a truly French treat that combines the scent of lavender blossoms with a patisserie cookie”
• Lavender Marshmallow – “The merging of two unexpected flavors, Lavender and Marshmallow, make this mouthwatering blend a special treat”
• Pink Petal Tea Cake – “Rose Petals, Fluffy Cake and Orange Essential Oil”
• Raspberry Peach Macaron – “The ultimate French cookie is celebrated in a unique blend of ripe raspberries, juicy peach and almond cream”

WAX MELTS

• Pink Velvet – “This sweet and fun fragrance mingles sugared lemon, apple and pineapple into a sweet heart of tropical punch and red currant. Sugar cane and vanilla bean in the base deliver a captivating finish.”
• Umbridge – “Tea & cakes, sugar dusted roses and cotton candy”

If the past month was any indication, I don’t think I’ll have any trouble getting through this entire burn list. I can’t believe I only have two wax melts in my entire collection that fit this sweet floral theme – expect to see multiples in my empties!

What are you planning on burning this month? Share in the comments!

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Fragrance Empties | February 2018

Michelle — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 08:00:34 +0000

February may be the shortest month of the year, but it was certainly the greatest melting month I’ve had in a long time! Even through the traveling, heavy workloads, and migraines, I kept my home fragranced with the most delectable bakery scents all month!

Sunday Morning Pancakes

Food Network, 1-wick

Scent
10

Performance
4

Throw
10

Repurchase?
Yes

A delicious salty yet sweet scent perfect for winter mornings – wishing this would be released again as there’s nothing else like it on the market!

Cinnamon Spiced Vanilla

Bath & Body Works, 1-wick, x2

Scent
7

Performance
6

Throw
2

Repurchase?
No

We all know this is Cinnamon Sugar Donut repackaged, but the quality has greatly decreased.

Cinnamon Pretzel Twist

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
8

Performance
8

Throw
9

Repurchase?
Yes

Aside from puny wicks at the half-range point, this was a great candle that actually smelled like it’s title!

Spiced Graham Cracker

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
8

Performance
7

Throw
7

Repurchase?
Yes

A really unique gourmand fragrance that is heavy on the cardamom and performed better than expected.

Campfire Donut

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
8

Performance
9

Throw
1

Repurchase?
No

While an enjoyable fragrance, this did not throw at all. I’m thinking of returning the others I hoarded…

Hot Cocoa & Cream

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
9

Performance
9

Throw
8

Repurchase?
Yes

A creamy cocoa fragrance that almost smells like freshly baked brownies at times.

Chocolate Pistachio

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
10

Performance
9

Throw
8

Repurchase?
Yes

A salty yet sweet cocoa fragrance; it’s probably my favorite chocolate scent out there!

Harry

Super Tarts, wax melt, x2

Scent
9

Throw
8

Repurchase?
No

I really enjoyed this gourmand fragrance while it lasted, but it’s unfortunately too similar to Vanilla Cookie Crunch for me to stock up again.

Peanut Butter Sugar

Goose Creek, wax melt, x2

Scent
10

Throw
7

Repurchase?
Yes

An all-time favorite of mine that I believe just sat in my stash for too long. The wax was no longer gooey and seemed much lighter on cold.

Magic Cookie Bar

Yankee Candle, melt cup, x2

Scent
10

Throw
10

Repurchase?
Yes

This was INCREDIBLE! A perfectly balanced bakery fragrance that isn’t too heavy on the vanilla or the cocoa.

Merry Berry Linzer

Yankee Candle, melt cup

Scent
9

Throw
8

Repurchase?
No

Fruity meets bakery in this scent, however it didn’t linger for long.

Nutty Butter Cookie Bars

Wal-Mark, wax melt

Scent
9

Throw
6

Repurchase?
No

An amazing dupe for Chocolate Pistachio on cold, yet it smelled like old gym socks when melting. Such a disappointment.

Cinnamon Pretzel Roll

Bath & Body Works, wallflower

Scent
8

Throw
3

Repurchase?
No

In typical wallflower fashion, this was strong when I plugged in but quickly faded to nothing.

Spiced Graham Cracker

Bath & Body Works, wallflower

Scent
8

Throw
8

Repurchase?
Yes

One of the best performing wallflowers I’ve had in a while, this fragrance was strong and lasted all month!

Hot Cocoa & Cream

Bath & Body Works, wallflower

Scent
9

Throw
1

Repurchase?
No

Typically this is a strong scent, yet I couldn’t smell this at all the entire month.

Pumpkin Pie

Bath & Body Works, hand sanitizer

Scent
8

Performance
5

Repurchase?
No

I’ve been working through this for months, mainly because when applied too much of an orange note comes out which I wasn’t a fan of.

Toasted Chai Latte

Bath & Body Works, hand soap

Scent
3

Performance
1

Repurchase?
No

Chai usually has some pretty distinct notes, yet this just smelled like watered down tea tree oil. No thanks.

This month I burned 8 Candles & 8 Wax Melts!

Every sweet scent that filled my home in February complimented each other so well. I was most surprised by Magic Cookie Bar and let down by Nutty Butter Cookie Bars. My hands-down favorite though was Chocolate Pistachio – I could’ve burned only this for the entire month!

What did you burn in February? Share in the comments!

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Fragrance Empties | January 2018

Michelle — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 08:00:42 +0000

January certainly was an interesting start to the year; when I wasn’t sick I was under an enormous amount of stress at work. Coming home every day and lighting up a cozy candle was one of the only things that kept me sane this month. I definitely was able to melt much more than I had in the last few months of 2017, which is great! I’m really trying to reduce my stash this year, and if this month’s empties is any indication, I don’t think I’ll have a problem doing so!

Winter

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
10

Performance
3

Throw
5

Repurchase?
Yes

Awful version of one of my favorite scents from the very first burn.

Smoked Vanilla

Bath & Body Works, 1-wick

Scent
8

Performance
8

Throw
7

Repurchase?
Yes

A great smoky yet sweet fragrance that almost reminded me of freshly cooked bacon – definitely a kitchen scent!

Crunchy Pistachio Vanilla

Yankee Candle, 1-wick

Scent
8

Performance
7

Throw
5

Repurchase?
No

Lightly salted pistachios meets a baked cookie in this delicious scent – just wish it threw a little more!

Chestnut & Birch

Bath & Body Works, 1-wick

Scent
6

Performance
7

Throw
1

Repurchase?
No

Fans of Creamy Nutmeg would go crazy for this fragrance as it’s 75% that with an added woodsy note.

Fireside Comfort

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick

Scent
8

Performance
7

Throw
7

Repurchase?
Yes

A cozy fireside fragrance for the snowy month that was very reminiscent of 2016’s Smoked Vanilla.

Macaron Treats

Yankee Candle, 1-wick

Scent
7

Performance
9

Throw
2

Repurchase?
No

A light gourmand vanilla fragrance with perfume notes; wishing it smelled more like an actual macaron.

Firewood & Fir Balsam

Better Homes & Gardens, wax melt

Scent
8

Throw
8

Repurchase?
Yes

A great fragrance to melt along-side Winter as it’s very reminiscent of the fragrance with more of a fireside note.

Around the Campfire

Better Homes & Gardens, wax melt

Scent
9

Throw
10

Repurchase?
Yes

Contrary to popular belief, this is not Marshmallow Fireside but actually the perfect cozy cabin/fireside fragrance!

Vanilla Cookie Crunch

Better Homes & Gardens, value wax melt

Scent
10

Throw
10

Repurchase?
Yes

The absolute perfect vanilla bakery fragrance for mixing or by itself!

Crunchy Pistachio Vanilla

Yankee Candle, melt cup, x2

Scent
8

Throw
8

Repurchase?
Yes

The candle & wax smell identical, but this form actually throws! Also, try mixing this with Vanilla Cookie Crunch to amp up the bakery note.

Hagrid

Super Tarts, wax sample

Scent
2

Throw
8

Repurchase?
No

A minty shaving cream scent; happy to have tried it, but not my type of fragrance.

Carrot Cake

Goose Creek, wax melt

Scent
10

Throw
10

Repurchase?
Yes

This was absolute perfection; it truly smells like an authentic carrot cake.

Winter

Bath & Body Works, wallflower

Scent
10

Throw
2

Repurchase?
Yes

Unfortunately another awful version of one of my favorite scents.

Chestnut & Birch

Bath & Body Works, wallflower

Scent
6

Throw
3

Repurchase?
No

For some odd reason, when warmed this smelled identical to Creamy Nutmeg which was not at all what I wanted.

Summer Marshmallow

Bath & Body Works, body wash

Scent
9

Performance
4

Repurchase?
Yes

Winter

Bath & Body Works, hand soap

Scent
10

Performance
8

Repurchase?
Yes

Finally a version of Winter that actually performed! This was highly fragranced but didn’t linger as long as I would’ve liked.

This month I burned 6 Candles & 7 Wax Melts!

As you can see, I wasn’t just busy melting this month but also updating my empties format. I’m really hoping you like the new easy-to-read review format! The fragrances that were melted in January were certainly great overall, but my favorite hands down was Around the Campfire. I’m certainly done with these cozier scents and moving on to something much sweeter!

What did you burn in January? Share in the comments!

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Year In Candles | 2017

Michelle — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 08:00:14 +0000

Just like that, 2017 has come and gone. This year was full of both happy memories and many challenges. But through it all, I always had the wax community to turn to. This blog has remained a positive space where I can just be myself and that’s more than I could ever ask for. Before we completely say goodbye to the year, let’s take a quick look back at all the candles & wax I melted in 2017!

In 2017 I burned 55 Candles & 91 Wax Melts!

After having so many poor experiences in 2016 with new-to-me candle companies, I was only brave enough to try 2 “new” ones this year; Super Tarts & Sonoma. I’m happy to report that I would gladly purchase from both of them again! The majority of my melting though was with Bath & Body Works candles & Wal-Mart wax.

Favorite Scents of 2016

Chocolate Pistachio // Bath & Body Works
Umbridge // Super Tarts
Key Lime Pie // Sonoma
Berry Waffle Cone // Bath & Body Works
Corpsman // Super Tarts
Moonlit Magic Pumpkin // Better Homes & Garden

Aside from discovering a handful of new favorite fragrances this past year, I’m so happy to have also met several other lovely bloggers who totally get this crazy obsession of mine. My main wax-related goal for the new year is to melt through so much of my stash that I have less than 100 candles in storage. I’d also really like to be able to share the inventory website that my husband and I created too, but that needs a little more work! Enjoy the remainder of your 2017 and have a happy new year!

How many candles did you burn this year & what are your melting goals for 2018? Share in the comments!

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