Zebra! From Dolce & Gabbana, the Litchi & Gelso candle. "From the Zebra Collection. Dolce&Gabbana Casa presents a line of scented candles that offer authentic high-quality aromatic harmonies. This candle takes one on a sensorial journey through memories and sensations, with a sweet and fruity fragrance of lychee, mulberry, and delicate tropical tiaré blossoms. The porcelain container, adorned with hand-painted silver detailing, represents the duality at the heart of Dolce&Gabbana's DNA, blending past and future, tradition and innovation." 340g for $415 (ouch) at Saks.
Butterscotch, citrus and bamboo
Earlier this season, the Minnesota Twins revived their offense with the good luck charm of a summer sausage. But the New York Yankees' pitching staff has benefited all season from its own talismans, ones that are far more pleasant — especially in terms of aroma — with no concerns about rotting or spoilage.
Candles have taken over the Yankees' clubhouse this season, as reported by Sports Illustrated's Stephanie Apstein. Scents such as butterscotch, citrus and bamboo fill the air in the locker room, thanks to the team's starting pitchers.
— Read more in Yankees pitchers' enthusiasm for scented candles is carrying the aroma of success at Yahoo Sports.
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From a collaboration between D'Orsay and artist Laëtitia Rouget, the limited edition 05:33 A Minha Vida Portuguesa candle: "The sunny, invigorating notes intertwine, evoking the bewitching aromas of Mandarin, Neroli and Fig, for a romantic and poetic experience, full of surprise. The earthenware pots are reusable and reveal a design when the wax is fully consumed." 250g for $134 at D'Orsay.
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I have no need for a scented candle in a sardine tin (nor do I need the adorable fish bags at Beautyhabit that led me to the candles) but in case you do, here you go: "Don Fisher teamed up with Agni of To:From, natural soy and beeswax candles maker, to create the perfect candle and… turns out there are two perfect candles!" Levante, above left ("Levante is fresh and crisp, it smells like sea and sand, like a beautiful Summer day") and Poniente, above right ("Poniente is warm, made from orange and rosemary, a classical Mediterranean aroma"). 90 ml, $25 each at Don Fisher.
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From Le Feu de L'Eau, the Petale candle: "Created without using a mold, each candle is sculpted underwater with a high-temperature wax. The color is hand mixed and the fragrances are custom blended into a soy candle filling, which melts at a quicker rate than the exterior wax so that as the candle burns the exterior becomes a wax shell. It sounds more complicated than it is. Just know it’s beautiful." With tuberose, iris and orange peel, $70 for 425g at Hero Shop.