I'm sitting here watching a show on Victorian Bakers and was so sucked into it. I forgot I wanted to get this post up. Watching them knead and make everything completely from scratch en mass. Such hard work! It's really too soon for a candle review- but I have burned through the majority of this candle (accidentally) so I figured I would finish up what's left and get the review up.
Glasshouse candle claims:
The mystical intensity of Oud permeates the ancient rites of Dubai’s souk at dusk. Traders’ catchcry rises over brightly colored mounds of Saffron and baskets of precious, dew-covered White Rose Petals..
Top Notes: Saffron, Olibanum
Middle Notes: White Rose, Jasmine
Base Notes: Oud (Agarwood), Sandalwood, Amber
We have another Australian Brand. This one I am sure Australians use because I watch a few Australian youtubers and have seen them mention this brand. Figured since they are now available on a site that I always buy candles from, I would give them a try. I do want to try a few new candle brands this year- so we are off to a good start. I've tried two already this year so far!
I've heard really great things about this brand- so I was excited. I thought I would start with Arabian Nights. I liked the name. I didn't really read the notes- just added to the cart and checked out. Every time I light this candle- I start belting the song from Aladdin.
Of course- gotta link it.
We will start with the packaging. It comes in a really nice box. Very gift-able. And then it comes in a cute little glass jar with its own lid. The name is printed onto the glass. Very nice packaging. I especially like that it comes with the little lid- it's definitely a unique look.
As for the candle itself- it could be stronger. I have the last little bit lit now and I can really smell it but that hasn't been true for most of the candles life. Even though it is essentially a votive candle- I expect it to fill a room just due to the price. Supposedly they are triple scented. It's an expensive little candle. For most it's burning life- it has been a bit too light for me. I needed more of a scent throw.
Mostly it just hovered in a small area. Now it's doing pretty well. It's not a terribly unique scent and it smells like something I've had before. Maybe something from Voluspa. But I'm not quite sure. It's a very nice scent. It claims to be White Oud, Rose, and Amber. I think mainly you get the amber. I think what sets it apart from other amber candles is it is missing most of the sweet vanilla. Which I appreciate because I'm not into vanilla candles.
It does say it's part of the woody fragrance category...which is a category I find myself liking more and more.
It's a very nice scent. Smells slightly expensive? But at the same time quite forgettable just due to it being so light when lit. Maybe the larger size has better throw.
I like it but at the same time, I think it's quite forgettable. I won't remember it past this last burning. It's one that is nice to try once but wouldn't buy it again.
These are soy wax blend candles- and they burn very cleanly. Not sooting- no issues with the wick. I don't know if they are paraffin free- hopefully they are at this price.
I am still interested in trying some of their other scents- I just ordered my next one. I want to see if some of the other scents might be stronger? I think Harlem Candle Co. Langston or Voluspa Baltic Amber give similar vibes but they are definitely on the sweeter side with the stronger vanilla notes. My pick would be Santal Vanilla from Voluspa if I was looking for something a little more affordable but similar vibes.
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