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11 Candles that Capture the Scent of Summer
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Oliver & Company Santalum Scented Candle
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The pink and black design on this candle is one of the prettiest we’ve seen. Handmade in Spain, the sheer, soft scent of sandalwood and rose petals evokes the fragrances of a souk. Oliver & Company Santalum Scented Candle ($65)
Nest Ocean Mist & Sea Salt Scented Candle
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This is the perfect beach day poured into a jar. It smells like the crisp, salty ocean air along with a shot of coconut. Nest Ocean Mist & Sea Salt Scented Candle ($38)
C.O. Bigelow Neroli Scented Candle
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America’s oldest apothecary — and New York favorite — also has a small collection of scented candles. Our favorite summer scent is Neroli, which reminds us of a beach day along the Mediterranean. C.O. Bigelow Neroli Scented Candle ($42)
The Body Shop Mandarin & Tangelo Scented Candle
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Light this candle to make your home smell like a citrus orchard. There is also an undertone of raspberry, adding a hint of sweetness. The Body Shop Mandarin & Tangelo Scented Candle ($16)
Clean Rain Scented Candle
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There’s nothing like the smell of rain on a hot summer day. This candle captures that post-storm freshness, with hints of melon and daisies. Clean Rain Scented Candle ($40)
Decléor Voyage à Madagascar Relaxing Scented Candle
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Evoke the tropical scents of Madagascar with this candle, which is clean and citrusy with a hint of spiciness, thanks to its blend of tonka bean, vetiver, vanilla, ylang ylang and grapefruit. 100 percent of all proceeds go to the company’s Madagascar Initiative, which helps preserve the environment. Decléor Voyage à Madagascar Relaxing Scented Candle ($39)
Tory Burch White Tile Print Candle
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The jar holding this candle is so pretty you’d be tempted to not light it, but then you’d miss on its sweetly floral scent, which is a blend of peony with citrusy notes of neroli and grapefruit. Tory Burch White Tile Print Candle ($60)
Ola Tropical Apothecary Coconut Wax Candle
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If you could pour the scent of Hawaiian Tropic suntan lotion into a candle, this is what it would smell like. This hand-poured candle is crafted from coconut wax, local Hawaiian beeswax, and Kukui nut oil. Ola Tropical Apothecary Coconut Wax Candle ($33)
Molton Brown Orange & Bergamot Single Wick Candle
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Bring on zesty, citrusy scents with this candle, which is blended with notes of bergamot, Seville orange oil, and mandarin — but also has a hint of musk. Molton Brown Orange & Bergamot Single Wick Candle ($49)
Formulary 55 Sweet Clover & Honey
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We love everything about this candle, from the amber jar to the heady scent of clover and honey, which smells like a sweetly scented meadow. It’s also handmade in small batches. Formulary 55 Sweet Clover & Honey ($18)
Jo Malone White Lilac & Rhubarb Charity Candle
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This beautifully packaged candle reminds us of a scented English garden. Even better, the proceeds help support community gardens. Jo Malone White Lilac & Rhubarb Charity Candle ($70)
Lemon, mandarin, and coconut are some of our favorite summer scents. If you aren’t lucky enough to have lemon trees in your backyard or you’re daydreaming of the beach while sitting in your office, one of the best ways to evoke the smells of summer is with a scented candle. Here’s a look at some of our favorites, with scent evocations ranging from a day at the beach to a post summer rainstorm. Light these up, and enjoy.
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