From La Double J, the Taormina candle: "An ode to the rugged sensuality of the island of Sicily, this scent is a verdant medley of fresh clementine, exotic tamarind, orange and wild thyme, evocative of hot summer nights wandering the Medieval streets of Taormina. Accented with 18K gold, use the beautiful porcelain vessel as a bud vase, a makeup brush holder or simply as a gorgeous objet on your hallway mantle"; 320g for $180 at Bloomingdales.
Campbell's "The Scents of Sides Season" limited edition candle collection goes on sale November 18 here and will probably sell out pretty quickly. The fragrances: Green Bean Casserole ("Top notes of cream and celery blend into fried onion and mushroom, with a base of buttery green beans"), Jalapeño Cheddar Mac & Cheese ("The spiced aroma of warm, gooey cheese baked to perfection with a hint of jalapeño adding a kick to the scent of melty cheddar"), Apple, Fennel & Herb Stuffing ("The smell of savory fennel, thyme and rosemary in this stuffing-inspired candle will instantly transport you to Thanksgiving dinner") and Everything Bagel-Seasoned Mashed Potatoes (What? Is this a thing?? "A creamy, buttery scent complemented by notes of garlic that brings the cozy, savory aroma of mashed potatoes to your home"). $30.
From L'Artisan Parfumeur, the Voyage à Constantinople candle: "Turkish delight, a bustling spice market, ginger, cedar and leather. Handcrafted in Grasse with the finest raw materials, this scented candle sets a new tone in the home with an intimate diffusion of scent"; currently on markdown, $60 for 250g at L'Artisan in the US.
Cire Trudon's holiday collection for 2024 includes four candles ("On the inside, they are covered in 24-carat gold leaf, while on the outside, a royal décor comes to life with stylized chandeliers, pendants and curtains"). Arosa in cream/beige ("...invites the femininity of rose and the hushed character of amber to the festivities. A true woody bouquet, its rose fragrance welcomes a rich mix of amber, sandalwood, cashmere wood and cedar notes, softened by a light vanilla base note"), Angelo (shown) in green and gold ("...unfolds as a comforting woody-amber scent: rich with gourmand notes of orange and cinnamon, Angelo blends cashmere wood and marron glacé before revealing musky base notes"), Fir in black ("Hints of myrrh and incense absolute bring depth to the perfume’s head notes - Siberian pine and fir tree) and Gloria in red ("...warms the room with the scent of firewood – composed of notes of Indonesian Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver and cedarwood. Wrapped around it are spicy notes of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, and a hint of citruses"). In 3 sizes, 270g ($150), 800g ($365) and 2.8kg ($750).
From Jo Malone, a holiday candle in Bitter Orange & Chocolate (you may remember the perfume of the same name): "A sumptuous setting of Christmas preparation. The kitchen air warmed and enriched with the indulgent aroma of dark chocolate and orange peel. Deliciously comforting. Crafted in the UK in a ceramic design." 300g for $140 at Jo Malone.