Scented candles always make great holiday gifts. So why not give winter scents to keep the cozy vibes going all winter long? Candy cane and pumpkin spice scents are favorites for the festive, but as we enter the coldest part of the year, fresh and vibrant winter candles stay relevant long after the holidays pass. Below, we explore some classic winter scent notes and highlight some of the best winter candles for holiday gifts.
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To mark the new year with fresh energy and optimism, these winter scented candles keep your room cozy and your mood uplifted.
Evergreens and balsam: Crisp, fresh, and outdoorsy. These woodsy scents offer the soothing scents of winter, without getting cold.
Warm spices: Deeper cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg-based winter scents can keep the warmth of the holiday season going, but feel like a cozy hug during long, dark days.
Eucalyptus and rosemary: Herbal notes like eucalyptus and rosemary capture the freshness of winter weather and the uplifting energy of a brand new year.
Juniper and winter berries: Bright and bursting with uplifting scent notes to add optimism and positivity to heavy winter days.
Bright citrus and mint: New year, new scent. Bright citrus and notes of fresh mint are perfect for lifting your mood or giving energy to new projects.
These popular winter scents for the home capture new year energy but still keep the cozy vibes.
Perfect for a brand new year, Sparkling Juniper blends the crisp scent of pine trees in the snow with uplifting juniper and a hint of celebration with notes of bubbly prosecco. Fresh, clean, and ready for a new start, this calming scented candle inspires peace and harmony in the home after a hectic holiday season. Using enzymes to break down stubborn odors from Christmas feasts, this odor-fighting candle also keeps the damp and musty smells of winter at bay by breaking them down at the molecular level.
A firm favorite for a fresh, uplifting winter candle with a creamy coconut base. Yeti is a blend of crisp mint, uplifting eucalyptus, and calming coconut for clean-smelling space that still feels like home. Using high-quality apricot and coconut wax for even burn, YetI scented candles also break down the most stubborn odors left over from the holidays using enzymes, even clearing out smoke smells from cigarettes, cannabis, and cigar smoke.
Holly sets the scene for crisp, snowy days that last long after the holidays are gone. Hollyberry Hills blends the crisp, woodsy scents of balsam and mint with notes of bright citrus and a hint of warm clove to capture every part of the winter season in one winter candle. Keeping a part of the festive season but moving into the fresh days of winter, this candle perfectly captures the transition to a new year and a new scent for your home.
The new year is all about new starts. And there’s no better place to begin than at home. Known for its energy cleansing properties and spiritual importance for protection, burning white sage candles in the winter starts the new season off in the right direction. A fresh, herbal scent with an earthy and grounding base, these handy tealight candles set the tone for the year ahead.
Keep the warm glow of deep cinnamon going after the holidays without smelling like a Christmas re-do. Cinnamon fireball is a spicy and deeply warming blend that smells more like a sophisticated space than a pumpkin spice latte. Encouraging focus, deep work, and a calm mood, cinnamon fireball is a masculine scent for a warm, fireside ambiance to stay cozy on the coldest of winter days.
Balsam and bergamot are the perfect cold-weather partners in this winter scented candle that smells like a ski resort after fresh snow. Balsam Mist Smoke Odor Exterminator Candle adds hints of berry and floral notes to a crisp and woodsy base. Outdoorsy and clean, but still bright and comforting, this winter candle favorite clears out the stale smell of winter without letting in the cold.
Hints of holiday memories with the fresh burst of new beginnings. Sugared Cranberries blends hints of holiday scent like juicy cranberries and spicy nutmeg with uplifting notes of fresh ginger for a vibrant new year. Leaving stale smells behind with enzyme technology that breaks down odors at the source, the delicate scent of Sugared Cranberry carries the optimism and joy of the holidays into the new year, no matter what the weather is like.
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The dark nights and freezing temperatures of winter can quickly bring the mood down after the holidays. Try some of these tips to keep your space and your mood brighter this winter time.
Cleaning: When energy is low and life feels stuck, a good cleaning session is always a great place to start. Reset your space and your mindset by decluttering, deep cleaning, or freshening the sheet.
Throw blankets and pillows: Cozy blankets and pillows don’t just keep you warm on the couch. They make the whole place look more welcoming in contrast to the dreary winter outside.
Prevent drafts: Cold drafts from outside easily slip through unsealed doors, window panes, and outlets. And you may not notice how much they’re affecting the temperature of your home. Cover drafty areas and seal window panes to keep your home as cozy as it can be.
Dive into new projects: Bad weather can keep us trapped inside during winter, but if you get cabin fever easily, you don’t need to wait for spring to start new projects. Plan and tackle simple DIY projects, fixes to improve daily life, or those half-finished knitting projects to make the most of every season.
Add pops of color: Things get bland outside in winter, as gray and white dominate the skies. Pops of bright color like yellow, orange, or green perk up the look of your home. And color can even positively affect your mood in harsher seasons.
Christmas themed holiday gifts become irrelevant pretty quickly after the holidays. But winter scented candles can keep spirits bright and homes smelling good long after the Christmas tree comes down. Crisp balsam, bright juniper, and fresh citrus with winter greens are just some of the popular scent notes our customers love for wintery days. Give the gift of a fresh (scent) start this year with winter scented candles from Nothing But Scents.
Evergreen, balsam, juniper, and bergamot are popular fresh and outdoorsy scents for winter. Alternatively, warm scents like deep cinnamon, vanilla, and sage are comforting when the nights are long and the days are cold.
Cinnamon is a grounding and earthy scent. And it’s a good scent for calming, comfort, focus, and meditation all year round.
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