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Spring is in the air, and with it comes many wonderful fresh scents. If you can't be outdoors as often as you'd like, or if allergies prevent you from enjoying pure fragrance notes, you can bring seasonal scents indoors.
Candles are a household item capable of capturing many unusual spring scents. With this selection of spring candles, you may need help finding the perfect seasonal scent. Whether you make candles or buy them, here are 20 of our favorite candle scents to help you garden.
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1. Tuberose flowers
Tuberose flowers have a sweet and delicate aroma, a wonderful combination of floral, orange and honey nuances. This combination of scents will make you want to do a spring cleaning so your home looks as fresh as it smells. We love Diptyque Tubereuse candles, which are made from a proprietary soy blend and burn for up to 60 hours.
2. Pear notes
The fresh, clean fragrance that represents spring is often a mixture of several fragrances. Bring this magical infusion into your home with the REPLICA Springtime in a Park Candle, a floral scented paraffin candle with notes of pear, lily of the valley and musk. As you light the candle, close your eyes and let the scent transport you to a warm and sunny park after a long winter.
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3. Botanical garden
Few things are more reminiscent of spring than the scent of a botanical garden when the flowers are in bloom. Why settle for the scent of one type of flower when you can get a fragrant bouquet with just one candle? The Aroma of Spring Candle with notes of hyacinth, jasmine and rose with a touch of lily of the valley conveys the romance and scents of a spring garden.
4. Honeysuckle
An explosion of bright yellow honeysuckle flowers signals the return of spring. There are several types of honeysuckle native to the United States, and candles scented with this scent can bring a springy feel to any home. The aroma of honeysuckle is sweet and delicate, like jasmine with vanilla. We love the WoodWick Honeysuckle, infused with jasmine notes for a richer scent. The innovative wick creates a pleasant crackle and flame that lasts for about 60 hours.
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5. Lilac
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The fresh scent of lilac is omnipresent in spring. Even if the bushes are not visible, you can still smell them in the wind. Bring a floral touch of lilac into your space with the Bath & Body Works Fresh Cut Lilacs Candle. This blend combines the pure scents of lilac, greenery and spring air into a soft floral fragrance that is not overpowering.
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6. Art in the park
In spring, open-air fairs, festivals and art events begin to appear. Whatever other scents accompany these events (food trucks, art supplies, etc.), there is often a beautiful bouquet in the background. Yankee Candles Art in the Park Candle is a soy wax blend with green apple, violet, water lily, jasmine, rose and ylang ylang scents, the combination of scents is reminiscent of a joyful spring festival stroll.
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7. Daisies
A field of daisies in search of the spring sun is a bright and cheerful image that personifies the season. Bring the scent of these flowers into your home and enjoy a unique, natural fragrance that is neither overpowering nor overpowering. Candle Mrs. Meyer's Daisies Tin Candle is made from vegetable soy wax and scented with a beautiful bouquet of freshly cut daisies.
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8. A hybrid of fruits and flowers
Spring exudes a myriad of scents, from sweet to vegetal, and if you like both, who says you have to choose one? In fact, one of the best things about spring fragrances is how they complement each other.
If you want to enjoy a wider range of outdoor scents, Regal Home Fragrance's Prince and Princess Candle Duo is made from vegan soy wax, has wooden wicks, and comes in unlabeled reusable containers. The Prince candle smells like a wild berry field with notes of blackberry, apple, mandarin, fig, raspberry, lavender and jasmine. The Princesa candle offers a floral counterpoint with notes of jasmine, pear, green leaves, lilac, peony, violet and tulip. Candles can be lit individually or together to create a special scent.
9. Cucumber Mint
In some areas, spring heralds the season for patios and cool, fresh drinks. Instead of making a pitcher of brine or herbal cocktails, capture the light, refreshing scent of the ingredients in a candle shape. DW Home Cucumber Mint Mojito exudes notes of cucumber, lemon, basil, juniper and mint. This heady combination is the perfect preparation for a spring update.
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10. Wild flowers
Native flowers, especially wild ones, have irrepressible beauty. Mother Nature is a florist in her own right, creating magical combinations of wildflowers. For a candle to emulate the combination of these scents, it must contain the right balance of each floral note. That's what Homesick Wildflowers Candle is for, a soy candle that combines aromatic notes of jasmine, lavender, geranium, peony and rose in a wonderful bouquet that creates a wonderful fragrance for the home.
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11. Freshly cut grass
When it comes to spring scents in the garden, cut grass has to be one of the best scents. While the natural smell of cut grass is a simple beauty, you often have to put up with the noise of a lawn mower to smell it. An herb-scented option, such as the Gorilla Candles Fresh Cut Grass Candle, will give you all the pleasure of scent without the fuss and work.
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12. Lavender
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When spring lavender wakes up, the aroma of the herb should not be missing in any kitchen. While lavender itself is magical and timeless, the right fragrances will deepen the scent and add freshness to your home. We love Stonewall Kitchen's French Lavender Paraffin Candle, which features aromatic notes of citrus, lavender, rosemary, sage, amber, and iris that bring brightness to the soothing, subtle scent of lavender.
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13. Rain and moss
As they say, April showers bring May flowers, but these gentle showers also envelop nature with a characteristic clean aroma after the rain. While it can be difficult to identify the smell of the rain itself, it carries an undeniable earthy freshness. Enjoy the scent of rain in your home at your own pace by choosing a rain-scented candle like the Rain Soy Candle from BreatheInTheLight on Etsy, which smells like fresh rain and moss.
14. Walk after the rain
The rain itself does not smell of anything, but its moisture awakens the aroma of the garden and the surrounding flora. The smell of rain really affects the landscape. Leaves a fresh, clean fragrance reminiscent of early season hiking trails. Pair this earthy scent with other spring scents and you'll have a scent that will be felt in your home. One of the best ways to mix rain with other scents is the Tuscany Spring Rain Candle with aromatic notes of ozone flowers, sandalwood and amber.
15. Washing clothes on a rope
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While most have turned to washers and dryers, hanging a clothesline out in the sun is still a great way to save energy. Whether you let your clothes dry in the sun, you can always imagine the smell of clean laundry on the clothesline: fresh laundry combined with subtle earthy notes.
If you're looking for inspiration to kick off your spring cleaning, Bridgewater Candle's Linen range features soy wax candles that smell like clean, fresh laundry and contain notes of ozone, lily of the valley, musk and wood.
16. Lemon and mint
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Lemon is a great natural cleanser, so it's no surprise that this citrus brings freshness and clarity to the mind. Pair lemon with uplifting mint for a scent that pairs perfectly with your favorite sunny scents in your garden.
Bring that clean, vibrant scent indoors with the Amalfi Fresh Lemon Candle from Bath & Body Works. It uses fragrant notes of lemon leaves, mint and citrus cedar to create the essence of spring in a waxy form.
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17. Grapefruit
Grapefruit can be a polarizing aroma and flavor; People tend to love or hate it. Tart and refreshing, grapefruit pairs well with many spring scents, such as other citrus or floral scents.
Mia Net's company. An excellent example of a sparkling grapefruit blend, 6 Grapefruit Soy Candle leads the way with orange, tangerine and lemon flavors, followed by peachy hints of grapefruit, vanilla and currant.
18. Picnic Fruit Salad
Spring means the start of picnic season, and what's a picnic without fruit salad? Feel the aroma of this fragrant garnish with a scented candle of melon, berries, stone fruit and citrus fruits.
The fruity version we like is the Colonial Candle Twisted Lime Soy Candle. Fragrant notes of citrus, lemon and melon bring sweetness and freshness to the home.
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19. Lavender and citrus
When gardens wake up from hibernation and seasonal fruits and flowers begin to bloom, gardens can create spectacular bouquets. Crossing certain flowers and fruits, especially lavender and citrus, creates a scent profile that can mimic a beautiful garden.
If you live in an area that doesn't have citrus fruits, a candle is a great way to recreate those spring scents. Milkhouse Citrus & Lavender Soy & Beeswax Blend The candle smells of lavender and citrus with hints of geranium, fruit, musk and orange blossom for a spicy yet fresh scent.
20. Lemonade on the open market
During the spring and summer, when the lemon trees are in bloom and fruit, open-air markets feature more stalls selling lemonade or lemon cakes. Candles perfectly imitate this spicy scent. For those who like a softer lemony scent in their home, consider a lemon-scented candle with vanilla, honey, or something similar.
One of our favorite Ardent Flame Lemon Sugar Cookie Candles, made from soy wax. Its aromatic notes of lemon zest, vanilla and sweet sugar will fill your home with delicious spring drinks.
