Candles - Lemongrass
Discussion
Right I know Im going to get it ripped out of me now but can anyone recommend a good home/office candles which has a Lemongrass scent?
We recently purchased some for the office, but they really do not leave any decent scent unless you burn them for almost half a day first. Any good advise would be appreciated.
We recently purchased some for the office, but they really do not leave any decent scent unless you burn them for almost half a day first. Any good advise would be appreciated.
is there any particular reason it has to be a candle?
I'd consider a defuser with lemongrass oil
http://www.amazon.co.uk/VicTsing-Ultrasonic-Humidi...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/100ml-Lemongrass-Pure-Esse...
I'd consider a defuser with lemongrass oil
http://www.amazon.co.uk/VicTsing-Ultrasonic-Humidi...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/100ml-Lemongrass-Pure-Esse...
Jo Malone Line Basil and Mandarin is a fabulous scent but isn't too heavy. Smells very fresh and clean.
Also love the Jo Loves lemongrass candle. Both are pricey but smell fabulous.
You could always rope someone in to make some. Dead easy and probably something the kids would like to do.
Also love the Jo Loves lemongrass candle. Both are pricey but smell fabulous.
You could always rope someone in to make some. Dead easy and probably something the kids would like to do.
Just to add- The more expensive brands do a lot of scenting when they aren't lit too. They tend to have a greater percentage of fragrance oil than the cheaper ones. I think cheaper ones (supermarket) are approx 4% fragrance and premium brand (diptyque etc) about 9-10%.
Also, Laura Ashley have a bergamot and lime flower (and currently in their homeware sale!) which I'm fairly sure is exactly the same as the Jo Malone but 1/4 of the price.
Also, Laura Ashley have a bergamot and lime flower (and currently in their homeware sale!) which I'm fairly sure is exactly the same as the Jo Malone but 1/4 of the price.
Those reeds that stick out of bottles are good. Like this: http://amzn.to/1j8LYcT
They are horribly expensive but the scent does linger and probably only needs an hour burning. Follow the leaflet with them and they'll last longer. Under burning means they'll tunnel down and will burn quicker when you light them again.
There is a whole world of candles out there. Soy wax v paraffin is just a start. I prefer soy as the scent throw is better but most are a mix for the best of both worlds.
Try diptyque for a long lasting scent (and at the mo you can get £30 off £150 spend in Liberty. You'll also get a £15 voucher if you have a loyalty card)
I use their vanilla (it smells more like woodsmoke and an open fire) and rarely light it as it scents the room enough.
Word of warning- Yankee candles are rank. Horrible artificial smell and sickly.
Very cheap and cheerful are the Homebase £2.99 massive jars. They are ok but nothing special- however at under a fiver for a HUGE jar they are remarkable value.
There is a whole world of candles out there. Soy wax v paraffin is just a start. I prefer soy as the scent throw is better but most are a mix for the best of both worlds.
Try diptyque for a long lasting scent (and at the mo you can get £30 off £150 spend in Liberty. You'll also get a £15 voucher if you have a loyalty card)
I use their vanilla (it smells more like woodsmoke and an open fire) and rarely light it as it scents the room enough.
Word of warning- Yankee candles are rank. Horrible artificial smell and sickly.
Very cheap and cheerful are the Homebase £2.99 massive jars. They are ok but nothing special- however at under a fiver for a HUGE jar they are remarkable value.
We were given a Paddywax verbena and lemongrass one a while ago and that has a great smell:
http://www.johnlewis.com/paddywax-ecogreen-verbena...
http://www.johnlewis.com/paddywax-ecogreen-verbena...
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