From Adlan Fragrances, the Bitter End candle: "Embark on a journey of contrast, where the brisk allure of bitter orange and earthy petitgrain beckons you into sun-kissed Mediterranean neroli, tenderly sweetened by golden honey. This dynamic tale culminates in a whispered embrace of delicate orange blossom and intoxicating jasmine, capturing the duality of life’s sweet and bitter moments in an elegant, evocative dance." $85 for 290g at Candle Delirium.
The limited edition Petite Patisserie collection from Illume includes candles in Angel Food, Café Au Lait, Carrot Ginger Crème, Tarte Au Citron and Wild Jam Scone (and possibly others). Each candle comes in a 200g Ceramic jar for $38 or a 275g tin for $24. At Dillards or Whole Foods.
From Diptyque for Valentine's Day: "A harmony of flowers and leaves. A new, limited-edition duo for Valentine's Day combining the the tangy green accents of Baies (Berries) with the floral notes of Roses." 2 x 190g for $156 at Diptyque.
From Glasshouse, the Dance of the Dragon candle: "An extra flicker seems to happen when it's lit, like you've unleashed the majesty of the creature itself. The blend of Champaca, Sandalwood, and Amber surge together to erase the past and make you reborn with power. This is the Dance of the Dragon." $55 for 380g at CO Bigelow.
I think a lot of people would be surprised at the level of detail that goes into every aspect. Candles and fragrance sounds like an art kid’s dream (and it is!) but it’s also extremely technical and requires precision at every level. Every element of our candles is tested regularly and has been fine-tuned over time — plus we’re always thinking about how we can improve. Our fragrances start with my very precise olfactive briefs and our fragrance house brings them to life. I sometimes feel like I’m part scientist, part wacky art lady and I love it.
— Read more in How I Got My Job: Making Internet-Famous Food-Inspired Candles at Eater.