Yankee Candle's Candied Apple

Another new candle from Yankee that perfectly suits the fall season is Candied Apple. I am especially fond of any and all fruit scents and this one hits all the right spots. The moment I began burning it, the air became filled with a mixture of delicious red apples enrobed in sweet sugar and the tangy aroma of freshly picked oranges. There was definitely a subtle hint of pear thrown in just to make it even more delightful. I'd say this is another fabulous scent for autumn, but in all honesty, I have every intention of burning this throughout the year.

~lisa*

Three Fall Favorites

Yankee Candle's Harvest
This fall fragrance from Yankee is soon becoming a family favorite. The spicy mixed with the sweetness immediately made me think of going on a hayride at dusk on a gorgeous autumn evening. I was instantly transported back in time to one of those simple pleasures of childhood. Any candle that can do that has most certainly found a permanent place in my home.

Yankee Candle's Fall Festival
Fall Festival is a tantalizing blend of sugar, fruits, light spices and nutty undertones. It filled the house with an inviting scent that mingled perfectly with Harvest. With the tart burner, I cut small chunks of each of these three scents and burned them together. I always try to mix and match to create a blend that is able to suit my personal tastes in the best way.

Woodwick's Pumpkin Butter
This is a new scent from Woodwick and it is exactly what you'd expect; a savory mix of warm buttery spiciness combined with fresh pumpkin. And nothing beats the fabulous crackling of the wick. I recommend keeping this candle in mind in place of the standard old bottle of wine when arriving at any holiday gatherings.

~lisa*

WoodWick's Cotton Flower VS. Yankee's Clean Cotton

In life, I try to be very objective and positive regarding all things. I make an effort to look for the good and more often than not, I tend to find it. However, I am unable to give an honest as well as positive opinion regarding WoodWick's Cotton Flower. I tested both this and Yankee's Clean Cotton in reed diffuser form and the difference between the two was incredible. I am a fan primarily of the fruit scents - cranberry, apple, mulberry, peach - so cotton is not a scent that I'm normally drawn to purchase. I found that Cotton Flower can best be described as powerful-very powerful. It smells fresh, but for me, it was way too strong. I immediately packed it back in the box and put it in the garage. I gave it a few days, and tried again, but I just didn't like it. Luckily, I mentioned this to a dear friend who LOVES Cotton Flower and was over the moon when I gladly handed it over. My advice is if you prefer a very strong fresh scent, well, this is designed with you in mind. (Also as a side note, WoodWick does sell the diffusers in small and large sizes, which is great, and the bottle has the same sleek shape as the candle jars.)

Now on to Yankee! I really wasn't looking forward to testing Clean Cotton after my reaction to Cotton Flower, so I waited a few days. I placed it in my living room and after an hour or so, I began to sense the soothing and slow effect the scent had in the room. Not at all overwhelming, it left merely a hint of a clean, fresh fragrance. I think it would be ideal in a laundry room or even powder room, because it definitely smelled like warm clothes pulled straight out of the dryer. I truly hate having to say anything negative about WoodWick, because I do so love that line, but I want to be honest, and anyway, it is just my opinion. More posts on the way, so be sure to stop back!!

~lisa*

Yankee Candle's Mulling Spices

Mulling Spices is utterly divine. It smacks you in the face with the smell of hot apple cider, but it most certainly has a warm sense of chai tea to it. The cloves are undeniably rich and there is definitely a lovely touch of cinnamon throughout. This fabulous scent is without question, the essence of autumn. Do as I have; buy it, burn it and welcome in this new season with open arms!

~lisa*

Yankee Candle's Red Apple Wreath

I was absolutely thrilled to test out one of the newest additions to the Yankee Candle line, for it truly is ideal for the upcoming season. The rich red color could not possibly suit the delicious, juicy, candy apple scent any better. Cinnamon is the next reigning ingredient with a slight hint of earthy sweetness. Recently I have become incredibly fond of using tart burners and I found that Red Apple Wreath in tart form was strong and fragrant, leaving the room with a delightful aroma that lasted for hours and hours. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in sweet and slightly spicy scents. More reviews to come, I know you can't wait!!

~lisa*

Presenting Ms. Lisa Star's Reviews

Well hello there dear reader, and welcome to my first official review for the fabulous products found at CandlesToMyDoor! Today I wanted to tell you all about a personal favorite: the WoodWick line. I absolutely love the unique shape of the glass container; it's so chic and stylish. Being a café junkie I was first drawn to the Biscotti scent. It is perfect for my particular taste and the aroma is strong, but not overwhelming. The light crackling sound from the wick added a nice touch and after I burned the entire 10 oz. jar, I gave it a cleaning and filled it with colorful bath beads. (So be sure to save the lid!) I hope this was helpful, and of course I welcome any and all feedback. Happy shopping and stay tuned...

~lisa*

In-house Fragrance Reviews Coming Soon!

With the approaching holidays, CandlesToMyDoor would like to present an ongoing series of in-house reviews. Each week will introduce a new post describing a specific product that we feel certain will provide you with helpful and honest information in a light and occasionally humorous way. So please bookmark our blog and check back for upcoming reviews!

Our Blog is Back!!!

Now that a year has passed since we launched our blog, we are finally getting serious about blogging! We will be reviewing many of the products you'll find at CandlesToMyDoor.com. Please feel free to post your own reviews for our customers to use in deciding new fragrances and products that they may be interested in purchasing.

Stop back soon to see what we have reviewed!