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The Guide To Choosing Your Fragrance(s)
- homesyckcandles
- Jun 18
- 3 min read
Choosing the right candle fragrance isn't always easy: you need to choose something you’ll love burning day after day. Of course, there's nothing to stop you from collecting fragrances and changing them to suit your moods, rooms or even layering them to create your own signature scent.
Understanding Fragrance Layers
Candle scents, like perfumes, are made up of different layers called fragrance notes. These layers unfold over time as the candle burns, creating a complex and evolving aroma experience. Knowing how these notes work, helps you pick a candle that will delight your senses from the first light to the last flicker.
Top Notes: These are the notes you smell as soon as the candle is lit, and gives us the first impression of a fragrance. They are also the most volatile notes, often corresponding to citrus or herbal aromas.
Heart (Middle) Notes: The core of the fragrance that emerges after the top notes fade. These tend to be richer, more rounded scents like florals, fruits, or spices, revealing the candle’s true character.
Base Notes: The deep, lasting aromas that linger long after the candle has been extinguished. These are often warm, woody, or gourmand notes that provide depth and lasting presence.
Here's how to choose the right fragrance.
Choosing a candle is personal, it’s all about how you want to feel when you walk into the room. You need to ask yourself:
🖤 What mood am I creating?
💬 What kind of space is this for?
🎧 What’s the vibe right now?
Then, follow the fragrance family that fits your mood:
Citrus and Fresh 🍋
These scents remind us of garden-fresh mornings, sunlit kitchens, and the crisp calm after a deep clean. Synonymous with lightness and clarity, fragrances from this family are often cheerful, airy, and bright — like opening a window on a warm day.
Mood: Energizing, refreshed, calm
Best for: Kitchens, bathrooms, mornings, office
Try scents like: Lemongrass & Ginger, Mimosa, Aloe Rooibos Mint
Sweet & Gourmand 🍰
Gourmand scents smell like your favourite dessert just came out of the oven. Warm, sweet, and inviting, they wrap you in comfort and nostalgia.
Mood: Comforting, cozy, nostalgic
Best for: Bedrooms, living rooms, dining room
Try scents like: Skinny Dip or Toast
Spicy and Woody 🪵
These scents are rich, earthy, and grounding — like wrapping yourself in a soft blanket on a rainy day. They create an intimate, luxurious atmosphere.
Mood: Comforting, balanced, relaxed
Best for: Entry ways, office, reading nooks
Try scents like: Boyfriend hoodie or Friday
Fruity and Floral 🍓
Think sun-warmed berries, creamy coconut, and blooms swaying in the breeze. These scents are sweet, flirty, and full of feel-good energy — like a holiday in a candle. Perfect for adding a splash of summer and a touch of tropical charm to any space.
Mood: Flirty, Playful, Unwind
Best for: Bedroom, bathrooms, kitchens
Try scents like: Leaf me be or Sip happens
Need help finding your perfect match?
We know choosing a candle online can feel overwhelming — especially when you can’t smell them through the screen! That’s why our team is here to help. Whether you’re after a scent that energises your mornings or one that melts the stress away at night, we’ll guide you through each fragrance and what it really smells like, so you can find the one that feels just right for you.
Pop us a message, we love playing scent matchmaker. 💌
