I just realized my blog has hit over a million views- wow. I honestly thought that would never happen but I'm very pleasantly surprised and grateful for all the views. Every now and again I consider just quitting the blog- but I really like writing reviews and keeping track of all the things I've tried (and cooked) . Especially hair and makeup. And of course soap. And in the past few years I have certainly stepped up the candle reviews.
This is my third PF candle....and I think I'm going to take a little break from the brand for a few months. Just to make sure I am rotating brands and continuing to try new things. Although PF is a brand that I like and definitely want to explore more.
PF claims:
A love letter to the quiet wild of the Arroyo Seco. A passageway of twisted terrain perfumed by native sagebrush, crushed oak leaves, shady creek beds, and canyon stone. Vetiver, frankincense, & california oak.
TOP
wild sage, silver artemisia, bay laurel, black pepper
MID
chopped cedar, vetiver, pine needles
BASE
palo santo, olibanum, oak wood, white smoke
Of the three I have tried- this is my least favorite. It's supposed to be earthy, smoky, and woody. I get that- but I also get something that I keep thinking is kinda citrus...but I know it's not citrus. And whatever that note is I don't like it. I can smell it in the cold throw and the hot throw.
I was curious about the name so upon a quick google- the Arroyo Oak is an endangered oak tree native to Mexico. I also just learned that Mexico is home to more species of oak than any other country. I like oak trees. I really hope they can find a way to save the oak trees. They are beautiful trees.
I kinda wish this candle did an educational moment on the trees and maybe donate a portion of the proceeds to saving the oak trees.
As for the quality- it takes a while to get going. I find that to be true for most soy candles. The scent is really hidden in the lower 2/3 of the candle. Until then the candle will give you nothing. It's throwing scent pretty well now though so I can really smell it. The smoky part of the scent s intriguing but there is just something off about this scent to me. I don't enjoy it.
It is soy though, so it's pretty clean burning. It burns evenly and I haven't had any trouble with sooting, smoking, or tunneling. Also-- I love the packaging. I just love anything packaged in amber glass. It gives a very apothecary feel.
Still really like the brand- I would just prefer something like Iris Suede over this type of scent. I think when I circle back to this brand I really need to get my hands on the Sandalwood Rose scent...
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