super tarts Archives - Melting With Michelle http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/tag/super-tarts/ Sat, 29 Sep 2018 02:03:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 134604156 Fragrance Empties | August 2018 http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/fragrance-empties-august-2018/ http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/fragrance-empties-august-2018/#respond Thu, 30 Aug 2018 08:00:32 +0000 http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/?p=890 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! This month I burned 5 Candles & 2 Wax Melts! Even though I didn’t... Read more »

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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!

August 2018 Candle Empties

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.

August 2018 Wax Empties

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!

August 2018 Fragrance Empties

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 | March 2018 http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/fragrance-empties-march-2018/ http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/fragrance-empties-march-2018/#respond Sat, 31 Mar 2018 08:00:34 +0000 http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/?p=835 After an amazing month of burning in February, I sadly didn’t continue the streak in March. Anytime that we were actually home, lighting a candle didn’t even cross my mind. This is probably because there hasn’t been much going on in the wax community that has excited me this year. I still haven’t purchased a... Read more »

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After an amazing month of burning in February, I sadly didn’t continue the streak in March. Anytime that we were actually home, lighting a candle didn’t even cross my mind. This is probably because there hasn’t been much going on in the wax community that has excited me this year. I still haven’t purchased a single fragrance-related product in 2018, can you believe that?! Nevertheless, here are the fragrances in my collection that I did manage to enjoy in March.

Candle Empties| March 2018

Pink Petal Tea Cake

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick
Scent
7
Performance
7
Throw
8
Repurchase?
No
Not particularly being a floral person, I actually enjoyed this. I’m pretty happy with the few I have left in my stash though.

Raspberry Peach Macaron

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick, x2
Scent
10
Performance
8
Throw
8
Repurchase?
Yes
This was just as amazing as it’s original release and even though I now have an embarrassing amount in my possession, I’d still re-purchase forever.

Lavender Macaron

Bath & Body Works, 3-wick
Scent
10
Performance
8
Throw
7
Repurchase?
Yes
A beautiful lavender & bakery blend that I’ll never get sick of.

Lavender Marshmallow

Bath & Body Works, 1-wick
Scent
9
Performance
6
Throw
1
Repurchase?
No
This IS NOT Lavender Macaron, it has more of a creaminess than a bakery note. The single wick performed horribly and I would never buy in this form again.

Wax Empties| March 2018

Umbridge

Super Tarts, wax melt
Scent
9
Throw
8
Repurchase?
Yes
A rose tea blend with a hint of bakery that reveals itself when warm. I adore this scent but my husband can’t stand it.

Blossom

Super Tarts, wax melt, sample
Scent
5
Throw
6
Repurchase?
No
On cold, a really pretty floral fragrance. I just wasn’t exactly a fan when melting and happy to have only had a sample.

Pink Velvet

Scentsationals, wax melt, x2
Scent
9
Throw
6
Repurchase?
Yes
One of my favorite sugary sweet fragrances for the beginning of Spring, unfortunately this wax seems to be pretty old and didn’t perform well.

Fragrance Empties| March 2018

Winter Rose

Bath & Body Works, wallflower
Scent
7
Throw
8
Repurchase?
No
I was pretty impressed by this wallflower, however I’m just not that into florals to repurchase if given the opportunity to again.

Lavender Macaron

Bath & Body Works, wallflower
Scent
10
Throw
9
Repurchase?
Yes
Absolutely incredible fragrance that filled my office space and lasted ALL month long!

Cotton Candy

Bath & Body Works, hand soap
Scent
7
Performance
6
Repurchase?
Yes
This is honestly nothing special; it’s a generic sweet scent that hardly lingers after using. However, it’s a nice soft transition option!


This month I burned 5 Candles & 3 Wax Melts!


My favorite scent of March was hands-down Raspberry Peach Macaron. I was so happy to be able to enjoy it again and loved every second of it. As I mentioned at the beginning of this post, nothing in the wax-world is really captivating me this year so far so don’t be surprised if I seem to go MIA. I’m just dedicating my time to other areas of my life and hope to get through a lot of products I already own without getting caught up in the constant buying cycle.

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

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Fragrance Empties | February 2018 http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/fragrance-empties-february-2018/ http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/fragrance-empties-february-2018/#respond Wed, 28 Feb 2018 08:00:34 +0000 http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/?p=795 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! This month I burned 8 Candles & 8 Wax Melts!   Every sweet scent that... Read more »

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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!

Candle Empties | February 2018

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!

Wax Empties | February 2018

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.

Fragrance Empties | February 2018

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 http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/fragrance-empties-january-2018/ http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/fragrance-empties-january-2018/#respond Tue, 30 Jan 2018 08:00:42 +0000 http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/?p=745 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... Read more »

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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!

Candle Empties | January 2018

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.

Wax Empties | January 2018

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.

Fragrance Empties | January 2018

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 http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/year-candles-2017/ http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/year-candles-2017/#respond Sun, 31 Dec 2017 08:00:14 +0000 http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/?p=739 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... Read more »

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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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November 2017 Candle Empties http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/november-2017-candle-empties/ http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/november-2017-candle-empties/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2017 08:00:02 +0000 http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/?p=709 I really expected for November to be a relaxing month, yet it was anything but that. The month was such a whirlwind between going back to work full-time, continuing to freelance, and the Thanksgiving holiday. However, I did get to enjoy 6 candles & 5 wax melts when I had the time! Pumpkin Pie (1-wick,... Read more »

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I really expected for November to be a relaxing month, yet it was anything but that. The month was such a whirlwind between going back to work full-time, continuing to freelance, and the Thanksgiving holiday. However, I did get to enjoy 6 candles & 5 wax melts when I had the time!

November 2017 Candle Empties

Pumpkin Pie (1-wick, x2) A true to life pumpkin scent with the addition of a delicious buttery crust! These tester candles were hands down the strongest I’ve ever had, especially when finished on the melter. BBW needs to bring this back next year!
Pumpkin Pecan Waffles (3-wick) Like usual, this was incredibly strong and threw all the way to the second floor of my house. It smells like a sweet cereal and I tended only to burn it in the morning until it got puny wicks and had to be put on the melter.
Sweater Weather (3-wick) A Bath & Body Works classic that smells like a crisp fall day and perfect for the cooler weather. This threw around a 7, was very enjoyable, and I will definitely be picking it up again next year!
Creamy Nutmeg (3-wick) True to it’s name this is a heavy nutmeg fragrance with a hint of cream, yet it was pretty light while burning. However, once I transferred it to the melter it threw wonderfully and the scent appeal actually improved as well. Not a favorite for me and if they ever brought it back I probably wouldn’t pick it up again.
Rustic Harvest (1-wick) – A repackage of Woodwick’s Autumn Glow from 2012 and it’s just as amazing as I remember it being! It truly smells like the epitome of fall; caramel, apples, and sugared pecans. It threw wonderfully and I would forever repurchase if this is brought back!

November 2017 Wax Empties

Autumn Leaves – A fresh Fall fragrance with undertones of apple and cinnamon that I adored last year and only just liked this year. This melt was super strong though and last well over 12 hours!
Hedwig – This was very heavy on the chai spices on cold, especially the clove. However, it transformed into the most beautiful spiced cheesecake fragrance when melting. There isn’t any crust note but it’s packed with creaminess. It’s an absolutely beautiful blend that I wasn’t expecting and will try to buy more when it’s available!
Praline Spice – On cold, this was a very spicy fragrance that I wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy. Upon melting it lost all of it’s spice and ended up smelling like a salted caramel scent which I am not a fan of at all. If you are one that enjoys salted caramel though, I suggest picking this up.
Cranberry Cookie Crumble – A deliciously sweet cranberry fragrance with the perfect amount of bakery added in. A definite favorite that Wal-Mart should seriously bring back!
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookie – Another delicious cranberry fragrance that is a little less sweet than the cookie crumble version but still equally amazing.

November 2017 Fragrance Empties

Creamy Nutmeg (wallflower, x2) The name really does perfectly explain this fragrance! While this was a pleasant aroma, these wallflowers weren’t strong at all. You got whiffs when walking by but that was about it.
Give Thanks (hand soap) I am seriously kicking myself for not hoarding this back in 2016 because this is BBW’s Pumpkin Pie candle in soap form! Not only does it smell incredible but the scent really lingered!
Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte (hand soap) A decent enough vanilla soap with a subtle hint of spice for the fall months, but nothing I’d go out of my way to purchase in the future.
Cozy Sunday Morning (body lotion) My all-time favorite body care fragrance from Bath & Body Works! I’ve tried savoring this lotion for years but am SO thankful to have purchased some backups on eBay last year!

November may have been a bit crazy, but the transitional scents were quite enjoyable! My favorite fragrance of the entire month was hands down Hedwig from Super Tarts! I’m really looking forward to begin burning more festive scents now and hope to get through a decent part of my stash!

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

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August 2017 Candle Empties http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/august-2017-candle-empties/ http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/august-2017-candle-empties/#respond Thu, 31 Aug 2017 08:00:27 +0000 http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/?p=485 August has come and gone in the blink of an eye! I didn’t get to burn all the candles I had hoped to this month (mainly because Yankee’s take forever to get through) but am happy with what I did melt. This August I burned a total of 5 candles and 8 wax melts. Berry... Read more »

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August has come and gone in the blink of an eye! I didn’t get to burn all the candles I had hoped to this month (mainly because Yankee’s take forever to get through) but am happy with what I did melt. This August I burned a total of 5 candles and 8 wax melts.

Berry Waffle Cone (3-wick) The best way to describe this delicious scent is by comparing it to a berry scone. It’s absolutely divine and I really hope you were able to get your hands on it! It threw around a 7 in my high-ceiling kitchen and lasted for almost a week on the candle melter.
Funnel Cake (1-wick) This scent smelled exactly like a greasy, buttery pastry with a hint of powdered sugar. Burning it was unscented but threw around a 6 on the candle melter. I’m assuming that’s why BBW only made this into a wallflower last year?
Pumpkin Banana Muffin (3-wick) Don’t let the title fool you, there is no pumpkin in this candle. This is actually a dupe for Banana Nutmeg Bread Pudding from 2013. In this updated version there is definitely equal parts banana and walnut which for some reason made the fragrance smell like burnt bread at times. Unfortunately the candle only threw around a 5 and didn’t improve on the wax melter.
Summer Boardwalk (3-wick) – This was the weakest version of SB I’ve ever had. Most people get migraines from it’s strength and I could hardly smell it until putting it on the candle melter. Still a favorite fragrance of mine but the 2016 summer edition was a dud.
Sparkling Pear Riesling (1-wick) If you are a fan of Champagne Toast, this is essentially the fall version of it! Take out the citrus and replace it with pear and this is what you get. It’s a beautiful scent that BBW should’ve brought back. Also, this small jar was SO strong!

August 2017 Wax Empties

Sweet Plum Pastry – There are people who go crazy over this Scentsy fragrance and I’m not one of them. I don’t really get any bakery or sweet notes, just a dark berry and cinnamon. Maybe I got a dud? Either way I didn’t particularly enjoy this and am not too upset that it’s no longer available.
Corpsman (x2) If you follow me on Instagram, you know that this is now my all-time favorite fragrance! After the first 5 minutes of melting it for the first time, I immediately went and ordered several backups. This truly smells like graham crackers, buttery pie crust, and slightly savory zucchini bread mixed together. I never want to be without this!
Sweet Banana Bread – Now this was an amazing banana fragrance! There seemed to be more of a caramel note than banana but I didn’t mind at all. I might pick up another melt in this if I place another Goose Creek order again.
Banner – On cold I thought this was just a dupe for Summer Boardwalk, but it transformed when melting. The caramel note overpowers everything else and I really wasn’t a fan.
At the Fair – This is 100% a dupe for Summer Boardwalk, but better. The apple fritter note comes out so much more than the caramel corn in this version and I am obsessed with it. Why didn’t Wal-Mart release this again?! Thank goodness I still have a few stashed away.
Whipped Vanilla Pear – A pretty light pear fragrance from Scentsy with perfumey vanilla mixed in. Wasn’t the biggest fan and wouldn’t recommend.
Casting Spells – Another scent that smells completely different when melting. On cold it’s an interesting pear blend but smells like sweet potatoes warm. It’s very odd and I wasn’t impressed.

August 2017 Fragrance Empties

Pineapple Colada (hand soap) If you’re looking for a straight up pineapple soap scent, look no further. It was a nice summer fragrance that was very potent but unfortunately I’m just not that into pineapple scents.
Crisp Morning Air (hand soap) This may be one of my favorite fall soap scents ever! Think of walking around on a crisp fall day in an apple orchard and this is what you get; it’s fresh and slightly fruity. Hands down would repurchase if I didn’t already have back-ups!
Sea Island Cotton (body wash) This form of my favorite soap scent was just as amazing and lingered. I need to forever have back-ups of this fresh fragrance!
Summer Marshmallow (body cream) Even though this body cream from last summer has lost some of it’s peanut butter sugar vibes over time, it’s still one of my favorite body care scents ever! It’s a beautiful salty & sweet blend that I went through in 3 short weeks! Would forever repurchase and luckily have a decent stash still.
Crisp Morning Air (hand cream) I’m so sad to have finished this as it’s an incredibly unique fresh apple scent that BBW didn’t bring back in this form for this year.
Eucalyptus Spearmint (wallflower, x2) These wallflowers were really strong for the first few days and then pretty much non-existent as the oil quickly discolored. While I could smell them I wasn’t really a fan and wouldn’t recommend.
Summer Boardwalk (wallflower) A strong wallflower for a couple weeks but not too overpowering. After a while though the oil darkened, stopped evaporating, and started to smell like Pumpkin Caramel Latte.

My home definitely smelled wonderful this month and there were even several times I was complimented when people immediately came through my door. My absolute favorites of the month were Berry Waffle Cone and Corpsman! I seriously could’ve melted just those 2 fragrances throughout the month but didn’t want to totally deplete my stash. While I’m sad the month went by so quick, I’m so happy for fall scents to finally fill my space again in September!

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

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Burn List – August 2017 http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/burn-list-august-2017/ http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/burn-list-august-2017/#respond Tue, 01 Aug 2017 08:00:29 +0000 http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/?p=465 August is here which means it’s a transition month for me! The majority of my candle/wax collection is dedicated to warmer bakery fragrances that I typically burn from August-February. I can’t believe I’m already pulling out these scents but am so excited! This month I’m going to be focusing on warmer fruity combinations that still... Read more »

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August is here which means it’s a transition month for me! The majority of my candle/wax collection is dedicated to warmer bakery fragrances that I typically burn from August-February. I can’t believe I’m already pulling out these scents but am so excited! This month I’m going to be focusing on warmer fruity combinations that still give off a summer vibe.

CANDLES

• Berry Waffle Cone – “Sweet summer berries, golden waffle cone, creamy vanilla”
• Funnel Cake – “Golden swirls of buttery pastry dusted with white powdered sugar”
• Pumpkin Banana Muffin – “Caramelized banana, pumpkin puree, walnut, cinnamon sugar”
• Summer Boardwalk – “Caramel-glazed popcorn, warm taffy-apples and salted, sweet cream”
• White Chocolate Apple – “A juicy, just-picked apple with a crisp coating of luscious white chocolate”
• Sparkling Pear Riesling – “California pears, riesling grapes, honeyed oak”

WAX MELTS

• Corpsman – “Graham crackers, pie crust and creamy zucchini bread”
• Sweet Plum Pastry – “Black plum and toasted coconut garnish a marshmallow cloud”
• Sweet Banana Bread – “Bananas, sugared pralines and buttered pecans folds into a sweet mix of whipped honey, caramel swirl, cinnamon and brown sugar.”
• At The Fair – Spiced caramel corn mixed with cider apple fritters
• Banner – “Warm buttery cornbread topped with creamy mac apple ice cream and brown sugar”
• Casting Spells – “A bewitching blend of apple drizzle, roasted pears and cinnamon bark”
• Whipped Vanilla Pear – “A luxuriant caramel glaze tops baked pear and whipped vanilla”

It’s pretty obvious that these are the types of fragrances that I truly enjoy and stock up on; I have corresponding melts that pair with each candle! Between the berry, banana, and fair food scents I know this is going to be a great month. If I have additional time I’ll also be burning Paradise Spice from YC too. I have no doubt that I’ll get through this list and am off to go light up my first candle pick!

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

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First Ever Super Tarts Haul http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/first-ever-super-tarts-haul/ http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/first-ever-super-tarts-haul/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:00:47 +0000 http://www.meltingwithmichelle.com/?p=357 I’ve never been a big fan of vendor wax, mainly because the first and only company I purchased from didn’t impress me. However, when I was watching a Super Tarts haul on Youtube I was pretty intrigued. The different fandom collections really caught my eye; let’s be real, anything Harry Potter will catch my eye.... Read more »

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I’ve never been a big fan of vendor wax, mainly because the first and only company I purchased from didn’t impress me. However, when I was watching a Super Tarts haul on Youtube I was pretty intrigued. The different fandom collections really caught my eye; let’s be real, anything Harry Potter will catch my eye. I started browsing through their site and eventually decided to just place an order. I ended up hauling 4 Harry Potter and 2 random wax melts.

First Ever Super Tarts Haul - Harry Potter Collection

Butterbeer “Sweet butterscotch topped with a dollop of sweet cream”
This straight up smells like a creamy butterscotch candy. I’ve never actually had a legitimate butterbeer so I can’t vouch how realistic this wax is. I can tell you that we’ll definitively be melting this when we’re having Harry Potter movie marathons!

Gryffindor – “Frosted lemon meringue cheesecake with raspberry glaze”
I’m not even a Gryffindor, but this scent sounded delicious. I was unfortunately let down upon smelling it because it just smells like lemons with the slightest hint of raspberry and barely any bakery. I’m crossing my fingers this develops more when warm!

Hedwig – “Chai tea, creamy cheesecake, and clove”
Within the past year I discovered my love for chai tea, so this scent naturally appealed to me. However, it really just smells overwhelmingly of clove with possibly undertones of chai. It really reminds me of a craft store which is unfortunate and I’m praying the cheesecake note will come out when warm.

Umbridge – “Tea & cakes, sugar dusted roses, and cotton candy”
From the sounds of the description I was hoping for a Pink Petal Tea Cake dupe. This really just smells like a rose tea though without any sweet bakery notes. If you’ve ever drank the Get Gorgeous tea before, this is an exact dupe for it! I’m sure it’ll be enjoyable but not what I was looking for.

First Ever Super Tarts Haul

Banner – “Warm buttery cornbread topped with creamy mac apple ice cream and brown sugar”
This is a hands down dupe for BBW Summer Boardwalk! I adore that fragrance but I’m already pretty stocked up on it and don’t need another melt in it. I was really hoping for more of the cornbread note.

Corpsman – “Graham crackers, pie crust, and creamy zucchini bread”
We are saving the best for last here. Above everything you get that graham cracker note and then the buttery crust. I’m not exactly sure if I smell any ZB on cold but I’m hoping to be able to distinguish that when warming; I can only imagine it’ll make this fragrance better!

While I wasn’t overwhelmed by the actual fragrances, I won’t pass full judgement until I’ve melted them. Overall, the company had a fairly quick delivery speed and included a free sample in my bundle too. I do enjoy the design elements that appear on the wax – you can really tell how much time goes into making them. I probably will end up doing another haul once the Harry scent is back in stock and plan on stocking up on my favorite Corpsman fragrance!

Where is your favorite Super Tarts scent? Share in the comments!

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