Scent is one of the most powerful triggers of memory, and surrounding ourselves with the fragrance of our beloved summer vacation destinations is one way to transport ourselves there, coronavirus or not. Our correspondent Jillian Tangen has curated a list of the best luxury scented candles with the fragrance of our beloved summer vacation destinations, including the beach, the mountains, a chic city or even summer camp.
luxury scented candles perfect for Summer
Summer 2020 is upon us. While some people have made plans to travel, be it via a luxury RV rental or to a private resort, many others are finding themselves sticking a little closer to home thanks to a certain pandemic that need not be named.
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But just because you’re hanging around your hometown this summer doesn’t mean you can’t conjure up the feeling of your favorite vacation spots. If you’re dreaming of balmy summer nights on the shore or are looking to relive the good old days of camp, a scented candle will take you there – not to mention instantly vibe up your next socially distanced outdoor party.
What are the best luxury scented candles with the fragrance of favorite summer places?
Whether you are looking to escape to a remote tropical island (who could say no to that right now?), the countryside, the beach or even a romantic European city, we found 12 candles that will bring you there with the simple light of a match.
Without further ado, here are our picks for the best summer scented candles. To escape with, to gift or to simply enjoy this year.
What are the best luxury scented candles with the fragrance of favorite summer places?
What are the best luxury scented candles of the summer?
1. ticket to the tropics
Escape to your own urban oasis with the Pineapple & Pomelo Urban Botanics Tumbler Candle ($53) from Stoneglow. Its combined with punchy pineapple, pomelo, tangerine, and sensual amber to leave you dreaming of warmer climates.
Scented candles with summer fragrances like the beach, the mountains and even summer camp: Ticket to the Tropics. Courtesy Photos.
Reverberating with the creamy-sweetness of coconut, Lumira’s Tahitian Coconut ($70) scented candle evokes the year round sunshine of tropical Tahiti.
Inspired by the old world bay rum first used by sailors traveling through the Caribbean, Malin + Goetz’s Dark Rum Candle ($55) is a refreshing reinvention of a traditionally dark and spicy aroma sweetened with ripe plum and crisp bergamot.
2. european romance
Take a fairy-tale trip to the Mediterranean with Tocca’s Capri Candle ($42). Grapefruit, melon and lemons are enhanced by peach, bougainvillea and jasmine. Add in a touch of soft cypress wood and rare Italian amber and you’ve got a truly well-rounded aroma.
Scented candles with summer fragrances like the beach, the mountains and even summer camp: European Romance. Courtesy Photos.
Given its curved shape and association with summer weddings, the calla lily oozes romance. No one does this scent better than Michael Aram’s handcrafted Calla Lily Candle ($70).
Catbird’s Summer In Italy Candle ($38) is an ode to lazy swims, night baths and olive groves, with notes of orange blossom, honey and afternoon naps.
3. beach vibes
If you can’t make it out to the Hamptons this season, Tocca’s beachy Montauk Candela ($42) is the next best thing.
Scented candles with summer fragrances like the beach, the mountains and even summer camp: Beach Vibes. Courtesy Photos.
Escape to the windswept shores with Jo Malone’s Wood Sage & Sea Salt Candle ($67). The aquatic notes of sage and sea salt read beachy, while subtle woodiness adds underlying sultriness.
In addition to making some of the most beautiful votives around, Voluspa’s Casa Pacifica Corta Maison Candle ($22) transports you to the beach with marine-like notes of driftwood and sea salt.
4. countryside retreats
Diptyque’s Mimosa Candle ($68) is clean, fresh, and oh so summery as it transports us to the French countryside.
Scented candles with summer fragrances like the beach, the mountains and even summer camp: Countryside Retreat. Courtesy Photos.
Head back to the good old days of camp with Homesick’s Summer Camp Candle ($30) featuring top notes of green grass, lemon and lime. There are even notes of sunscreen, smoke and jasmine too.
Byredo’s Cotton Poplin Candle ($85) evokes the feeling of freshly-washed linens drying in the summer breeze woven with notes of chamomile, luminous cedar and tender musk.
What are the best luxury scented candles with the fragrance of the summer?
So, what will it be? The tropics, the beach, the countryside or a little European romance? No matter which you pick, just sit back, close your eyes and let the scent transport you away.
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Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.
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