Sweet: An excellent contrast to the more sour, citrus scents, sweet Yankee Candle scents are often based on classic kitchen staples such as vanilla, icing and cookies. It has a comforting smell that’s fairly light, so if you prefer your fragrances not too fussy or full on, you’re guaranteed to love this.

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Clean: While most cleaning products tend to have a mixture of fruity or floral scents, Yankee Candle is well known for its range of “clean” fragrances, emulating the scents of freshly washed fabrics.

While rose-scented fragrances may have a reputation for being a little old-fashioned, there’s a reason that roses are a classic.

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That’s why we’ve done the hard work for you, by sniffing our way through bundles of popular scents to find the best for every nose. It combines ripe juicy notes of mango, peach, nectarine and orange, with sharper citrus fruits such as lime and grapefruit for a sweet-yet-fresh smell that’s bound to get you feeling alive and invigorated.Spiced : If you want to evoke that festive winter feeling, spiced scents such as cinnamon, nutmeg and clove are ideal. A good scented candle can not only make your home more inviting but also cultivate a specific mood, which is ideal if you want to relax after a long day or get into the festive spirit.

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The zestiness of the lemon provides a lively energy, while the more relaxing floral notes of the lavender softens the harsh citrus acidity. It’s quite a powerful scent, so not one for those who prefer subtlety, but handy for when you want the scent equivalent of a beachside cocktail served up in a pineapple. However, Sparkling Cinnamon bucked that trend, offering up a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.

The main prevailing note is rose, but since the smell of roses is inherently quite complex, it’s ideal for those who prefer a classic, sophisticated and potentially romantic fragrance. This is a really good scent if you want your home to smell super clean, while also giving off a gentle calming aura. Becoming a member gains you access to incredible offers on cosmetics, fragrances, hair care products, and more.

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It’s not often you see these two paired together, but after smelling this candle, you’ll be surprised they aren’t more often. If you love the smell of clothes fresh out of the machine or on the line, this is the scent for you.

And, once you know what you like, you’re guaranteed to get your money’s worth, as the largest candles have a burn time of up to 150 hours. There are a few sub-categories here depending on the type of fruit, with the most popular being citrus (think lemon, grapefruit and lime) for its zingy, refreshing profile, and is best if you enjoy clean, bright smells. However, fragrances can often be grouped, so depending on what you like and what atmosphere you want to create, there are a few select categories scents can be grouped into.