It’s officially winter here in Geelong and the unpredictable rain and gloomy days can be miserable. Whether you are working from home or just ready to unwind for the day, lighting a warmth inducing scented candle can give ambiance and instantly create a sense of luxury.
The simple act of lighting a candle can put you in a better headspace and luxurious candles can elevate any situation. It is after all the ultimate self- care act and a great treat after a long day. Ward off the winter chill by layering it up with woolen throws in front of an open fire and enjoy the aroma of your favorite candle burning.
In winter people naturally lean towards more complex woody and amber blends. The team at Snif Perfumery have handpicked 9 candles to warm up your winter. Available in store and online.
Bond no. 9 – Wall Street.
captures the brisk energy and daring do of New York’s financial district and is a reminder of New York Harbor, hovering nearby.
60 hours burn time.
Notes: Sea kale, Cucumber, Lavender, Ambergris and Vetiver
Bond no. 9- Nolita
The scent is a ladylike classic Freesia paired with the unexpected wake-up of tangerine.
60 hours burn time.
Notes: Tangerine, Freesia, Lilies, Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Soft Amber, Musk and Sandalwood
Bond no.9- Scent of peace.
Intended for men and women alike, the frosted purple glass, displaying a dove in graceful flight, contains the most beautifully civic-minded fragrance ever devised.
60 hours burn time.
Notes: Grapefruit, Black Currant, Lily of the Valley, Hedione, Cedarwood, and Musk
Lumira- Cuban Tobacco
With its sorbet-coloured buildings and shimmering heat, the faded glamour of Old Havana is the unmistakable starting point for this sphinx-like scent.
80 hours burn time.
Notes: Cardamom, clove, Tangerine, Tobacco, Patchouli and musk
Lumira- Arabian Oud
This candle perfectly captures the enigmatic charm and opulence of the Middle East.
80 hours burn time.
Notes: Oud, Rose, Sandalwood and patchouli
Lumira- No. 352
Scratch the surface of Sydney’s sunny facade and discover an altogether edgier aesthetic. At its center is the vibrant inner-city neighborhood of Surry Hills, a hotbed of artists’ studios, fashion houses and colorful personalities.
80 hours burn time.
Notes: French Leather, Labdanum, dark amber
Trudon- Ernesto
In a hotel of Havana, under the fixed sun of the Revolution: the fierce and partisan overtones of leather and tobacco meddle with the paneling’s waxen silence. In the cool dimness, fawn grimaces shimmer along with the smoke of cigars and the barrels of guns.
Top notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rhum.
Heart notes: Clove, Labdanum, Oak Wood, Patchouli.
Base notes: Amber, Leather, Moss, Tobacco
Trudon- Gabriele
Gabriel introduces warmth to chilly Winter afternoons. The fragrance weaves happy, cozy memories.
Notes: leather, cashmere wood, and candied chestnuts.
Trudon- Mary
Mary, a deep and evocative softly spiced wood accord.
Head notes: Immortelle, tuberose, star anise, cardamom
Heart notes: Cistuslabdanum, cedar, guaiac wood, cashmerewood
Base notes: Amber, incense, patchouli,moss
