Candle Scents

There are hundreds of fragrances or scents that you can use to make scented candles. You may even have heard the saying: "For every scent, there is a candle." That means there are 500 to 800 fragrance chemicals and oils suitable for use in candles. This begs the question - Which candle scents does one choose?

The following are some descriptions of fragrances and candle scents that can be used in candle making:

  • Almond – A scented candle with an almond fragrance smells like a pure almond extract for making cookies.
  • Almond Cherry – This candle would smell like almond with a touch of cherry.
  • Apple – This candle scent smells like a freshly sliced juicy apple.
  • Apple Cinnamon – Feeling Christmassy – this scented candle is ideal since it smells like apple combined with cinnamon – like apple pie.
  • Apricot – If you love spring then this scented candle is meant for you since it smells like fresh and delightful apricots.
  • Baby Powder – Fantastic choice in scented candle fragrance that smells just like real baby powder!
  • Banana – The Banana candle scent smells like the banana fruit and is a firm favorite.
  • Banana Kiwi – This candle scent smells like a banana but with kiwi fruit scent added to spice it up.
  • Banana Nut Bread – In the heart of winter nothing warms the heart quite like a freshly baked Banana Nut bread and this scented candle is sure to spread that ambience because it smells like a warm loaf of banana, nut and spice baked in.
  • Bayberry – Bring on the smells of the holidays – this scented candle smells like a very light warm, and spicy holiday tradition.
  • Black Cherry – This candle smells like a bowl full of sweet sun-kissed black cherries.
  • Blackberry – This one smells like homemade sweet blackberry jam.
  • Blueberry Muffins – Hungry – feeling like having some breakfast? Light up a Blueberry Muffin scented candle that smells like freshly baked blueberry muffins still warm from the oven.
  • Cappuccino – Feeling decadent, treat yourself to a scented candle that smells like coffee with cream and sugar.
  • Carmel Apple – This candle smells like ripe Granny Smith apples hand dipped in luxury butter caramel.
  • Cherry – This one smells like fresh cherries.
  • Christmas Splendor – This candle scent smells like a spice blend of fruits and pine and everything that will remind you of Christmas.
  • Clove – This candle scent will make the Easter bunny smile because it smells like the warm and spice buns made of freshly ground cloves.
  • Coffee – The nice smell of Columbia's finest espresso blend in the morning is captured in this scented candle.
  • Cranberry – For the berry-and-cherry fanatic this candle scents boasts a fragrance that smells like sweet, juicy cranberries.
  • Cucumber – Candles that smell like the cool cucumber without melon. With melon it is with an added cool honeydew aroma.
  • Eucalyptus – The herbalist in you will appreciate this candle scent as the smell is like a stimulating, smells that offers relief of the symptoms of sinus, asthma, colds and sore throats.
  • Freshly squeezed peaches – This one smells exactly like freshly squeezed peaches in the morning.
  • Gingerbread – WOW the big bad wolf will probably wolf this one down – this scented candle smells like freshly baked gingerbread cookies with a gloriously aromatic blend of ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, clove and vanilla.
  • Green Apple – The clean fresh fragrance on this scented candle smells like the Granny Smith apples.
  • Honeysuckle – This candle scent smells like honeysuckle with a potent sweet flower.
  • Jasmine – This candle scent smells exactly like jasmines an exotic, sweet, warm, floral bouquet of flowers of one of the best floral scents.
  • Lavender – An all-time favorite this scented candle smells like a sensual flower thought to have powerful romantic abilities.
  • Lemon – The clean fresh smell of freshly muddled lemons in lemonade is evident in this candle scent.
  • Lily of the Valley – Sweet and strong, just like the flowers this scented candle has a very heady fragrance.
  • Magnolia – Is it spring? This candle smells like the fresh blooming tree on a spring day.
  • Passion Fruit – The candles with this scent has a fragrance that is a sweet tantalizing fruity blend that is very popular.
  • Peaches and Cream – smells like a creamy blend of vanilla and freshly picked peaches.
  • Pina Colada – Reminiscent of the Caribbean, this scented candle boasts a fragrance of a delicious blend of coconut milk and ripe crushed pineapple.
  • Pine Forest – The very strong woodsy pine scent on this scented candle is like walking through a pine farm.
  • Rose – Nothing beats the fresh floral scent of fresh cut roses.
  • Sage and Citrus – For the herbalist, this scented candle is a sensational herbal blend with a touch of citrus.
  • Sandlewood – A lovely warm, rich, sweet, woody and soft smelling scented candle fragrance.
  • Strawberry Cheesecake – This scented candle never fails to bring back memories of a happy childhood. It is a fragrance that says fresh tangy strawberries with a hint of baked cream cheese cake.
  • Vanilla – There is nothing quite like the vanilla scent. No wonder the Mexicans regarded it as a gift from the gods. This scented candle has the true smell of smooth vanilla.
  • Sweet pea – This scented candle is fantastic if you love flowers since it has the sweet and delicate smell like the genuine sweet pea flowers.

This list of candle scents is by no means exhaustive. Any scent imaginable is possible. Candles will satisfy your every olfactory need that you may have. But remember that scented candles are not the same as aromatherapy candles. Aromatherapy candles contain natural essential oils that have physiological and therapeutic effects, as opposed to normal scents.