Richly scented candles - have you thought of these options?

It not a real surprise to find that most people think that scent is the most important factor in choosing a candle.   The only real surprise is that so many people don't take advantage of the many ways of using scented candles.

Think outside the box.  Why not use scented candles outdoors as well as indoors?   For example, on a warm summer evening the refreshing citrus smell of citronella will keep away unwelcome insects, and with careful placement will not become intrusive.

And indoors, where better to use scented candles than in the bathroom, either to pamper yourself as you prepare for a romantic evening, or set the mood for an even more  romantic finale, perhaps by choosing the sensual fragrance of ylang ylang?

In general, scented candles can have a dramatic impact on your mood, and help you set the atmosphere for the rest of the evening.

Here are some thought-starters.

• While food and scent don't mix, you can certainly set the tone before a meal.   If it's near Christmas, or if you've chosen an eastern theme, how better to induce the right mood than with spicy scents, or even with a candle studded with cloves or cinnamon?
• Scented candles, of course, contain scent rather than essential oils.    But if you want more of a mood change, what about aromatherapy candles?
• Want to relax? Try lavender.  
• Need reviving or a livelier party?  Use bergamot or rosemary.
• There are so many ways to use scented candles.  You can match colors and scents - citrus with yellow and orange candles, lavender with blue or mauve.
• What better way to welcome a guest staying the night than with a beautiful smelling candle?
• And surely a scented candle is a better way to freshen any space than a room freshener?

Scented candles online - an embarrassment of riches

Scented candles offer an embarrassment of possibilities, and with these ideas in mind, the selected manufacturers whose sites are featured on the right are happy to offer you more choices than you dreamed existed.

Discount Candles has everything from a 50c votive to one that will last 15 hours.  They have scented pilars, scented beeswax and a wide variety of container candles - all at discounted prices.
Illuminations Candles has at least 60 different scents on offer, including an aromatherapy range.
Candles of Eden has a strong focus on soy.   Would you believe more than 50 scented options in one range alone?
Glowology features a number of premier brands.   The Yankee Candle range has a new fall collection of 30 different scents available, and also promotes its "Scent of the Month".

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