The Know: The Best Scented Candles Around

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By Jill

There is something about this time of year that makes me want to make a hot cup of tea, grab a fresh baked cookie (and by fresh baked I mean a fresh baked cookie from the store, obvs), curl up with a warm blanket a good book/movie/Jersey Shore marathon and light a yummy candle.

I have become obsessed with candles. Sort of like I was when I was 12 and only wanted candles as birthday gifts, but this time I want yummy sceneted cozy candles instead of the ones in neon colors in yin-yang signs.

So after searching high and low I found three candles that make me go mmmm. Literally. And in an attempt to spread the candle-loving-joy I figured I would share my favorites with you. They’re great for yourself and even better for a gift…but I highly recommend getting some for yourself so you’re not jealous of your giftees.

Exhale Spa’s Chocolate candle.
Seriously folks, this candle is no joke. It will make you want to eat it. (I don’t recommend trying. Just trust me.) It’s like filling your apartment up with the smell of fresh baked brownies, minus doing the work of actually making homemade brownies (or counting the calories). Fuh Real. It is a slice of heaven turned into wax with a wick attached. Because I’m pretty certain that heaven includes lots and lots and lots of chocolatey goodness. If you live near an Exhale, check out these bad boys in-store because they are usually on a pretty good sale! I got mine for $7 last week!

Pumpkin Pie, Spiced Pumpkin or Vanilla Pumpkin Candles from Yankee Candle Company.
I like to keep the pumpkin smell around long after the Pumpkin Spice Latte bids us adieu until next August. And with these I can do just that! What a great way to make your room smell more toasty/festive/yummy and less like stale beer/mildew/leftover Chinese food from that all-nighter last Tuesday.

Tangerine Scented Candle from Bath & Body Works.
My friend Jessica lights this candle and I’m pretty certain that’s the reason I try to find excuses to go over to her apartment all the time (that and she keeps dark chocolate bars stocked in her cabinet!). Normally, one would think a tangerine scented candle would be too much and cause a massive headache. But it doesn’t. It’s more like taking a trip to Relaxation Station. And lord knows we all need that sometimes. Light it while you study, while you kick back or while you get it on. It doesn’t matter; this little guy will make everything better.

Do you have a favorite candle that you love having around this time of year? Share!!!

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