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Yankee candle: Autumn sunset

  In one of my previous posts, I mentioned, that I wanted a break from Yankee candles and try something different. But as soon as they released their new fall collection, I just had to give it a try, because it was so inviting.  Woodland road trip  collection for fall 2021 contains four new scents and (luckily) just one caught my attention and went home with me. The others were not bad at all, just too strong for my taste. Autumn sunset  offers a very enjoyable combination of sunny citruses and soft, almost creamy cozy woods, that eventually dominate. The scent reminds me of a popular male fragrance (don’t know the name, but it’s common), but way toned down. It is noticeable, but not too strong, so this medium jar will be appropriate for smaller spaces. I love the design of the label, it is very typical for the season. Also, the color of the wax is inviting and just pleasant to watch. So, if you are looking for something new, but traditional for this time of the year...

Vila Hermanos: Orange blossom & honey candle

Almost immediately as the evenings got a bit longer and colder, I was on a hunt for my new seasonal candle. Fall is my favorite part of the year and I always want to mark it with some decoration and dedicated scents. My most loved candle of the season is for sure Ebony & Oak from Yankee candle, which was sadly discontinued, but I also wanted to try other brands. My selection was Orange blossom & Honey by Vila Hermano s because I love both of the notes. Especially honey sounded like a great and cozy selection for upcoming weeks. I discovered this brand on Notino and never heard about it before, which is a shame because this candle is really great. As far as I read, Vila Hermanos is a family own brand from Spain founded 1884 and all of their candles are hand-poured and made of natural ingredients. The candle came in a nicely designed orange box and the inviting smell of the honey was already present.  The main note I get when this candle is burning is that old-school, slightl...