CANDLE SPOTLIGHT: Winter
Product: candle & wallflowers
Area used
in: main and guest bathroom, guest bedroom
Time Period: December - mid-January
Description:
A fragrance that conjures up the moment when glittering icicles and sparkling
snow transform the landscape – notes of pine needles, fir balsam and winter
woods
Winter is...interesting. There's such a wide array of notes, some of which are no longer listed in the description. It's really woodsy due to the pine, balsam, and fir..obvi. There’s a very faint hint of cool Peppermint Patty-like mint (I don't think mint is actually in the notes, but I could be wrong). And there's a dash of crisp bay leaves that perks and freshens up the blend. I think the note that makes me dislike Winter is the orange clove (which, unlike in years past, is no longer mentioned in the notes). It's like a spiced candied orange rind which, to me, doesn't mix well with all winter wood notes. If it wasn't for the orange clove, I could possibly really like this scent...but that's just me.
One of the main gripes that many people have with the candle is that after it awhile, the wax does change a darker color (as does most of the light colored candles) and the smell becomes a little burnt smelling, like a burning log or woodchips. Also, the past candles tunneled/canyoned like crazy. However this year BBW seemed to have fixed the wick issue because it burns so much better. Throw-wise, the candle and bulbs are pretty strong and definitely fill up a room.
In conclusion, I’m soooo not of a fan of this but many people love it so it’ll always be around. With that said, give it a try next winter!
My favorite candle. Can I buy it anywhere?
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