To sniff or not to sniff.  That is the question.  Fragrance is a driving force in our lives today.  One of the most popular ways of achieving this effect is thru scented candles. Approximately 75% of the candles sold in the United States are scented, candle makers and fragrance companies work together to create scents that will create a special atmosphere in our homes and also increase our comfort levels.

 Popular Scents            

• Kitchen:  These scents have been at the top of the popularity list for a long time now.  The variety of vanilla fragrances has captured the top spot for years.  Additional category favorites include cinnamon, coffee, gingerbread, pumpkin, apple pie and brown sugar 
• Fruits:  This group of fragrances usually shows up second on the list of popular scents.  Many citrus and apple scents offer a wide range of fragrances from the light airy scents to the warm comforting scents.  Melon, peach and black cherry are also found among the popular fruit scents.
• Floral: Lavender, lilac, rose, jasmine, and gardenia still continue to populate the top of the list for the soft, light floral scents. 
• Spa:  Spa scents have been developed to enhance your mood or to relax you.  Mint, eucalyptus, sandalwood, green tea, and ylang ylang are very popular scents in this category.
• Real Life:  This group has come about fairly recently with interesting and familiar day to day scents such as rain, fresh linen, ocean mist, baby powder, etc. These scents are gaining popularity quickly  

Aromatherapy Candles

            These type candles are made with essential oils and are designed to create physiological and therapeutic effects.  The best source for this is the massage candles, where the oils are absorbed into the body thru scent and massage. Most scented candles are not aromatherapy candles.

            Scents and fragrances are a major player in our lives.  They bring joy, happiness, memories, and dreams into our world, using scented candles can so enrich our existence.