It's candle season and I had this kit waiting all summer- just ready to pull out and finally make a refill with it. This is not my first candle refill type product- I have used the ones from Voluspa- which are a lot easier and fuss free. This is a candle refill kit for those that want to have the experience of making a candle without fussing around with scents. And maybe want a little more freedom is the vessel the choose to refill.
Siblings claims:
Lagom — Swedish for just right. A summer garden in bloom. Wild roses reaching for the sun as the forest sneaks into the trädgård. Delicate yet grounded, with bright blackcurrant and the quiet depth of oakmoss.
Top: Bergamot, Blackcurrant Berries
Heart: White Rose, Geranium
Base: Oakmoss, Patchouli, Musk, Tonka Bean
If you like: Diptyque Baies, Maison Louis Marie Antidris Cassis
This is a new to me brand- I just saw it pop up on Nordstrom and it looked interesting enough so when it went on sale- into the cart it went. I don't think they carry it anymore. I don't think candle refill kits are popular in department stores. But I do like the product enough that I will probably purchase from their website.
The kit itself is packaged so nicely. It comes in a nice box and everything you need -except the candle vessel- is included. I was a little suprised to see it was a wood wick. I've made a few candles before but this was my first time making one with a wood wick. Same general idea- but exciting to me nonetheless. Woodwick candles tend to be a little more costly but they can be a little nicer to burn since sometimes you can hear them crackling.
The kit was mostly great except the baggie you are supposed to warm the wax in. I didn't have a good time with it. I felt like the wax leaked out the bag and the bag felt like it was breaking down although it didn't bust. Usually I used an old tea container made of metal to heat up my wax and that works a lot better. I think I would prefer the wax to come in beads or a different form so I don't have to deal with the baggie.
Other than that you just pick your vessel, place the wick, melt the wax, pour and let it cool. And then you have a candle.
I didn't read the description of the candle before I bought it so I wasn't expecting it to smell like Dyptique Baies. But it really does smell exactly like it- if not better. I think it might be slightly stronger. The more I come across this scent- the more I like it. I'm not typically a fan of rose unless it's blended with something and this is the perfect blend of green, fruity berries, and rose.
I really enjoy the scent...and I got it on sale. So I really enjoyed the price. But also in comparison to the Dyptique brand- I would be more likely to buy this and enjoy the scent and save my coins.
Almost forgot to mention- the brand is free from Paraffin. It uses a blend of coconut and soy. I haven't had any issues with the burn of the candle. The wax burns very cleanly. I used my Bridgerton vessel and it was a little too small and wide- I had leftover wax but it still burns down to the edges as it burned down. So although it wasn't perfect I would still use it for the next candle I made from them.
Overall, I would buy it again. Making the candle isn't something I am always in the mood for- sometimes I just want something I can light up. But I enjoy the scent (wish they made it in a shower gel), so I could see myself getting this one again and also trying more from the brand.
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