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Summer Candle Picks


Even though it’s summer, we’re still spending some time indoors (Heat wave! Thunderstorm!) and that means candles are just as in-style as Havaianas. As a candle aficionado, here are some picks for the best of the season.

Check them out after the jump!

Go “Gossip Girl” with Henri Bendel’s Signature candle. With divine yet subtle scents like classic “Vanilla Bean” and “Gardenia,” these 10 oz candles instantly transform a room. Burn “Banana Flower” and “Coconut Leaves” together for a tropical affair –lasting 60-hours, it’s the ideal in-home getaway.
Henri Bendel Signature Candle, $30
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With more than 30 years of candle making experience, Yankee Candle is down-home American comfort in a sleek glass jar. Aromas fill the room and burn time exceeds most candles in the same price range. From winter scents like “Spiced Pumpkin” to summertime waifs of “Beach Vacation,” you can choose the perfect accent for any season. Go with my current fave “Berry Tangerine.”
Yankee Candle in Berry Tangerine, $21.
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I first discovered Tyler Candles at a specialty shop in Grass Valley, California, and still can’t get enough – the petite 3.4 oz jar candles burn 25 hours and take up hardly any space in the house. The scent, however, does proliferate the room. And with fruity “Mango Tango,” spicy “Ecalyptus” and the crowd-pleaser “Panache,” your first handmade Tyler candle won’t be your last. $6,
Tyler Candle in Panache, $6.
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“Caramel” may seem like an autumn and winter scent, but with Archipelago’ soy candle, the yummy aroma is welcome year-round. Hand-poured, the candles from the botanical company are 70 percent natural soy wax, meaning they burn longer (90 hours!) and cleaner. And definitely check out the travel tin candles – it’s the best way to take “Madagascar” with you.
Archipelago Caramel Soy Candle
, $29.50.
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The fragrance is divine, so when Allure named Prada’s Infusion d’Iris candle “Best of Beauty: Best Candle,” I knew it was stellar. The crisp floral and linen scent is ideal for the home – the precious ingredient, Iris Pallida, from Florence offers a lightness to the top note of Sicilian mandarin. Just as the perfume envelops the body with a traditional yet modern aroma, the candle gives any room a sensual and contemporary aura well worth the price.
Prada Infusion D’Iris Perfumed Candle, $78
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Most anticipated candle launch? Salvatore Ferragamo’s Tuscan Home Collection. Handcrafted and finished with a signature leather lacing and metal seal, the dripless wax and pure cotton wicks are just part of the charm of the Italian scented candle. I just have to wait until September for this one.

– STEPHANIE CAIN

Written by Sabrina Alexis

I’m Sabrina Alexis, the co-founder, and co-editor of A New Mode. I love writing relatable, insightful articles that help people understand relationship dynamics and how to get the love they want. I have a degree in psychology and have spent the last 10 years interviewing countless men and reading and studying as much as I can to better understand human psychology and how men operate. If you want to get in touch with me, hit me up on Facebook or Instagram.

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Shakyra

Hello everybody,

For those that are willing to try new candles but at the same time are very conscious about how they are made and how safe they are please visit our website at http://www.deysiscandles.com.
We offer only hand poured candles (which are hand poured by my mother) and hand crafted by my younger sister.
I promise you will be happy with our candles.

Reply July 20, 2010, 12:36 pm

Carol

The Ferragamo candle is amazing! I bought it in May at the employee store near the Ferragamo factory. I wanted to get more but they sold out so quickly. It is the absolutely best fragrance I have ever burned. Even when it’s not burning it’s scent is still in the air. I hope to be able to get more. Thank you for you message.

Reply October 8, 2009, 11:28 am

Rachel

I love Yankee Candle’s Berry Tangerine too!

Reply July 13, 2009, 2:52 pm

Sara

I love the Yankee candle. I have not tried a lot of the candles that you suggested but I am always up for trying something new! I love summer scents and a lot of time you do not even need to light the candle, it can still fill the room. Thanks for the recommendations!

Reply July 9, 2009, 10:04 pm

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