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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Pistachio Scent Guide

Michelle — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 08:00:56 +0000

One of the latest trends in the world of wax is pistachio scents. It seems like every company is releasing their own version that smells almost identical to the other. I thought it would be nice to compare each one of them to figure out what the differences are, if any, and help you decide which to purchase. Without further ado, here are the 3 most popular pistachio scents in order of release.

Yankee Candle – Crunchy Pistachio Vanilla – This pistachio fragrance is definitely unlike the other two because it has more of a bakery note. It smells like an almond shortbread cookie with an undertone of pistachio. It’s a great scent but better suited for the winter holidays.

Wal-Mart – Salted Pistachio Sorbet – Now this is a pistachio fragrance! You immediately get a nutty pistachio note and then a base of sweet cream. I wouldn’t go as far as saying it smells like sorbet and actually think I’ll melt this in August as a transition into fall based on the slight saltiness.

Scentsy – Pistachio Ice Cream – Out of the 3 pistachio scents, this is the truest to it’s name. It has a perfect balance of a realistic ice cream and pistachio nut. It’s definitely close to the Wal-Mart version but has less of a salty note and more authentic creaminess. As someone who worked in an ice cream shop for years, I can attest that this will be a beautiful option for the middle of summer.

While all three pistachio fragrances seem almost identical when you smell them separately, they are very different when side-by-side. I think it’s great that each can identify with a different season if you’re a hardcore pistachio fan. If you’re not a seasonal burner, I’ll tell you that my favorite was Salted Pistachio Sorbet from Wal-Mart. I personally prefer a more prominent pistachio note rather than the sweet. I hope this guide will help you decide which version is best for you based on your preferences!

Have you melted any of these pistachio fragrances? Which is your favorite? Share in the comments!

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Fragrance Empties | January 2018

Winter

Smoked Vanilla

Crunchy Pistachio Vanilla

Chestnut & Birch

Fireside Comfort

Macaron Treats

Firewood & Fir Balsam

Around the Campfire

Vanilla Cookie Crunch

Crunchy Pistachio Vanilla

Hagrid

Carrot Cake

Winter

Chestnut & Birch

Summer Marshmallow

Winter

This month I burned 6 Candles & 7 Wax Melts!

Pistachio Scent Guide