When shopping for scented candles, the staggering amount of aromas can sometimes be overwhelming, making it difficult to pick just one. That's where we come in. While other candle websites might be out to make a quick sale, we’re here to guide you through the selection process and to help you choose the perfect candle for your special occasion or everyday lifestyle.
The Science of Aromatherapy
It’s all the rage lately—but although it’s enjoyed a surge in popularity over the past several years, aromatherapy isn’t a new phenomenon. For centuries, people have been using the fragrances found in essential oils as a means of achieving uplifted moods and enhancing their overall well-being. There are many different applications of aromatherapy, including massage and steam inhalation, but scented candles are among the easiest and least expensive ways to incorporate the healing, calming power of aromatics into your everyday life.When you burn one of our scented candles, a specially formulated blend of all-natural, essential oils derived from plants and herbs is released into the air, some of which is absorbed by you. Each of our scented candles is carefully tested to ensure safety and non-toxicity. While no candle is a cure-all, certain fragrances have been shown to enhance moods, relieve stress, and make us feel better all around.
The Scent Effect
More interestingly, the type of aroma you choose can have a direct result on the therapeutic benefits you’ll enjoy. Read on to learn more about which scents can help you to achieve your desired mood or state of mind.
Need to relax? To unwind after a long, hard day, nothing tops the soothing power of lavender candle scents. Long renowned for its capability to foster a peaceful, serene environment, lavender is ideal for use next to a soaking bath or in the bedroom. Tangerine, coconut, and sandalwood are also popular calming scents.
Looking for a stress buster? Don’t let pressure get the best of you—try the pacifying properties of lavender, sandalwood, jasmine, rose, bergamot, lemon, or chamomile scents to reduce and prevent high levels of anxiety.
Having trouble focusing? Ginger-scented candles have been shown to promote mental clarity, a sense of purpose, and enhanced memory. If you’re preparing for a big presentation or studying for a grueling exam, try lighting a ginger candle on your desk for increased efficiency and concentration. Basil, peppermint, rosemary, and eucalyptus are other popular choices for accelerated alertness.
Can’t shake the blues? Bergamot, lemon, orange, rose, honeysuckle, jasmine, and basil-scented candles have been linked to a general uplifting of spirits and a decrease in depression. Scatter these happy scents throughout your home to foster a sense of optimism and good cheer.
Having trouble drifting into dreamland? Eucalyptus scents have long been heralded for their ability to soothe and decompress, promoting healthier sleep patterns. Try lighting a eucalyptus candle in the hour before bedtime to help ease you into a state of restfulness.
In love with love? Jasmine, sandalwood, and rose scents have been linked to increased feelings of affection and warmth, making them ideal fragrances for the hopeless romantic. Burn these amorous scents for Valentine’s Day, date night, or whenever you’re enjoying some downtime with the one closest to your heart.
Seeing red? Combat anger with a range of mollifying scents, including rose, chamomile, patchouli, orange, jasmine, Ylang Ylang, and bergamot. Next time you feel a wave of resentment or a flurry of fury, light one of these neutralizing fragrances to soothe and calm.
Need holistic headache relief? Try lighting a bergamot, lavender, or peppermint-scented candle to help alleviate and prevent tension headaches or migraines.
A Scent for Every Personality
If you’re still not sure which scent is right for you, let your personality decide. Each of us has our own unique set of character traits and individual preferences, so use those to help determine the fragrance that will mesh best with your lifestyle.
For daredevils: Always up for what’s new and exciting? Experiment with a bold or strong scent, such as cranberry, musk, or durango, to complement your adventurous nature.
For workaholics: Take a breather from your high-stress agenda with the calming properties of a lavender, jasmine, rose, or sandalwood candle scent.
For hopeless romantics: When spending time with the one you love, light one of our floral-scented candles to foster a warm, affectionate ambiance.
For spiritualists: After your next yoga session, light a calming aromatherapy, Ylang-Ylang, or Zen candle to get in touch with your inner self.
For artists: Give your creativity a boost with a cinnamon-scented candle, which promotes vivid imagination and resourcefulness. Before beginning work on your next painting, song, or written masterpiece, light a cinnamon candle to stir up inspiration.
For bashful types: Overcome a shy, timid nature with the emboldening fragrances of bay laurel, bergamot, jasmine, rosemary, orange, or cypress.
Scent Samplers
Still having trouble deciding? If you’re new to the wonderful world of candle scents, you might want to consider one of our candle gift sets, specially packaged to provide an overview of a certain fragrance. Another option is to try some votive candles in a variety of different scents, allowing you to try out several without making a commitment to a larger candle size.
Shop with Confidence
As always, your purchase is backed by our 100% Scent Satisfaction Guarantee. At All Scented Candles, we strive to provide you with an easy, hassle-free shopping experience. If you need assistance at any point before, during, or after your purchase, simply contact a Customer Service specialist at 1-800-314-7027, drop us an email at , or click on the Live Chat icon to connect with one of our trained candle consultants.
Happy shopping!
