I have been in the flagship store of a very famous scented candle maker. I will say it’s worth a visit if you pass through New England. But it is mind-boggling how many different scents they can put into any candle. My nose became quickly confused, then tried to go on strike. A dog would probably have convulsions.
A Prairie Home Companion once advertised a line of sprays travelers could use in their hotel rooms to remind them of home. The one I remember is “Wet Dog.”
Annnd the only shelf not practically full is the “Nothing in particular” selection. Just about sums up my reaction to scented candles, really.
(I have literally dozens of candles in the house. They’re tucked firmly in cupboards, for those times when we lose power and need light. I’ve never seen the appeal as ornaments – they’re unsightly if you use them, and pointless if you don’t. Outside of emergency use, simply a messy, rather smelly waste of space.)
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 6 years ago
I have been in the flagship store of a very famous scented candle maker. I will say it’s worth a visit if you pass through New England. But it is mind-boggling how many different scents they can put into any candle. My nose became quickly confused, then tried to go on strike. A dog would probably have convulsions.
danketaz Premium Member almost 6 years ago
They got one that smells like Teen Spirit?
david_42 almost 6 years ago
With one woman I dated briefly an entire day was wasted visiting candle shops. She wanted a specific scent, in a specific size, in a specific color.
Qiset almost 6 years ago
This reminds me of my favorite flavor of LaCroix sparkling water. I like the water flavor.
Flatlander, purveyor of fine covfefe almost 6 years ago
Air big city folks need that, air out here on flatlands is so clean you know if your neighbour farts 5 miles upwind.
Al Nala almost 6 years ago
Good thing they don’t have a 1968!
ajn90280 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
There should be Play-Doh scented candles to go with the Lego scented candles.
Also, I wonder if the 1950/1960 bins have candles that smell like mimeograph copies.
Comic Minister Premium Member almost 6 years ago
This is a good one! I love candles!
Seed_drill almost 6 years ago
I’m guessing 1950 smells like leaded gasoline exhaust.
gcarlson almost 6 years ago
A Prairie Home Companion once advertised a line of sprays travelers could use in their hotel rooms to remind them of home. The one I remember is “Wet Dog.”
Yakety Sax almost 6 years ago
I have bought some from Our Own Candle Company. Not cheap, but worth it. http://www.ourowncandlecompany.com/
fredd13 almost 6 years ago
Annnd the only shelf not practically full is the “Nothing in particular” selection. Just about sums up my reaction to scented candles, really.
(I have literally dozens of candles in the house. They’re tucked firmly in cupboards, for those times when we lose power and need light. I’ve never seen the appeal as ornaments – they’re unsightly if you use them, and pointless if you don’t. Outside of emergency use, simply a messy, rather smelly waste of space.)