craftyhunnypie Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I've always loved these & bought a few samplers today to try. I'm loving fruit salad! Mmm mm mmmm. I also bought... cherry blossom, midnight jasmine, vanilla cupcake & strawberryb buttercream. I'll see what I like best then buy a couple of large jars. Not had any since the Xmas before last they lasted ages. So what are your favourites & where is best to buy them from? I got mine today from Trentham Gardens. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 im burning fizzy lemon at the moment (I think its called that anyway) I get them from the garden barn in town, they are usually a percentage cheaper than other places ive seen, and you can smell them too cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Good ol' clean cotton for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 The first time I have ever seen these for sale was in the gift shop at Drayton Manor theme park! I got a couple of little ones to try - vanilla and vanilla lime. Both gorgeous, both unlit but in my bedroom and I can smell them everytime I go upstairs! Lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Lavender and Lemon, Lavender and Sage and Midnight Cove are all lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 OOOh midnight jasmine is my fave followed by lemon lavender. I usually get them from my local garden centre - cheaper than online (but dont tell them)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimee Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Generally, I go for the 'foody' types myself - blueberry scone, fresh roast (coffee), vanilla cupcake, christmas cookie. When it's summery I quite like island guava (it's the strongest one I've ever had - scents the whole downstairs), midnight jasmine and mango peach salsa. For brilliant value I've never beaten a shop in Huddersfield town centre - Mellow Moments. They sell all types half price from the wax melters to large jars. They have lots of types I've never seen in other stores. Gained quite a large collection though now and can always justify buying more.... If Huddersfield isn't in your vicinity, QVC do some pretty good packages. It's always worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I like the Cinnamony/warm smelling ones. Has anyone else noticed with the double wick (tumbler style) ones give off a heck of a lot of black smoke? Even makes my walls black! Wont be buying them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I bought mine online, direct from Yankee Candle, in December 2008 and my favourite was Creme Brulee - and it is the one which still smells strongest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I also like the warm smelling ones, cinnamon, vanilla, spices etc.. Clean Cotton is also fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I like the clean cotton one too. My all time favourite though is the Aveda Purefume candle - Phil bought me one Christmas before last and it's still going strong - I save it for 'special' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Hmmmmmmmmmm Baby Powder when I can get it and sage and citrus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I got one (my one and only one! ) from Freecycle - Cranberry Chutney. The lady had only burnt it a few times, it's practically unused. I was very cynical of them because of the cost and they're "only candles" but I have to say it's the only scented candle that actually seems to release proper perfume instead of just "candle" smell. Can't afford any more but am keeping my eyes open on Freecycle BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I've got 2 little Pomegranate Cider ones and they are sooooooooo fruity smelling - even unlit. Most of the other scented candles I've bought have lost their perfume really quickly, even the PartyLite ones smell lovely unlit but are rather disappointing when lit. I use the PL ones in my china cupboard so that each time I open one of the doors I get a Sea shore scent or whatever I've popped in there. Although rather expensive Yankee candles 'do what it says on the tin' or rather jar. Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Haven't tried these...but my favourite smell is Island Living (and the heavier "Night "one too) from Crabtree and Evelyn. Ridiculously expensive, and I haven't actually bought one yet because of this..but I am the sad person who goes in to check regularly if they are on sale...(not yet ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 They often have scented candles, including the Yankee ones in T K Maxx at a reduced price - worth checking if you have a store near you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
