Candles or Scented Oils? What's your favorite scent?

@tsgirl01 (900)
United States
March 4, 2007 12:06pm CST
Do you like to use scents in your home? Which do you prefer? Scented candles or oils? I love Yankee candles and I also use oil from The Body Shop.I only use Vanilla in my home. I love the smell.
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@cipher2004 (1183)
• United States
8 Mar 07
I like using candle tarts in my burner.I make them myself.I use uncut oils for them.I like lavender the best.But in the winter I like eucalyptis.This seems to help if we are stuffed up or have a cold. I get free candles from by referring people to a site.So I have lots of candles.It's on my web its free to join and you get $5 in candle coins.
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@tsgirl01 (900)
• United States
14 Mar 07
Hi there, candle tarts huh? I have tried them and they are nice. I would love to learn how to make candles. Lavender is very nice and it is good for relaxation at night. I have a lavender bedsheet spray. Do you like the real Eucalyptus? I like seeing it in flower arrangements and it smells great. Thanks for responding and for the info about the candle site. I will check it out. Take care....
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@crickethear (1417)
• United States
6 Mar 07
I am very allergic to a lot of scents, but i do like the strawberry and vanilla sents. They are very calming and soothing.
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@tsgirl01 (900)
• United States
6 Mar 07
Hi there crickethear, Thanks for responding. My granddaughter is also allergic to a lot of scents and she has sinus problems. But the fruit and food scents do not bother her. We both love the way the Vanilla smells. Take care...
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• United States
5 Mar 07
I love candles. My favorite scents are the ones that smell like something is baking. For instance my most favorite is hte apples and cinnamon ones and I also love one that smells like oatmeal cookies. I hate candles that smell like perfumes. My sister has those all over her house and on top of the heavy cig. smoke it is like being in a bar room.
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@tsgirl01 (900)
• United States
6 Mar 07
Hi there, I too do not like the floral perfume scents. Natural is apples, cinnamon and Vanilla. Vanilla is my personal favorite. I love the food, baking smells. Have you ever tried the scented oils? I love them along with candles too. To me, the oils linger longer after the burner is turned off. Take care and thank you for responding...
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@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
4 Mar 07
Hi tsgirl, I love scented candles and use them all the time. My favorite is vanilla too, it just does something to the room. :)
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@tsgirl01 (900)
• United States
5 Mar 07
Ahhh...my kind of man! LOL! ;-) I love Vanilla and that is basically all I ever use. I will try something else once in a blue moon, but for me it's Vanilla. It is soothing, warm and feels like home. Thanks for responding...Take care.
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@fpd1955 (2074)
• United States
6 Mar 07
I love candles. I burn them in my house everyday. Yankee candles are good, but I order online from Pocono Candle factory. I discovered them when we would take roadtrips from New York to Stroudsberg, PA. I find they are just as good as Yankee candles at a better price. I love the vanilla candles. The raspberry, blueberry, peach and ocean mist smell quite wonderful as well. Especially the ocean mist. And I must have a candle lit in the bathroom. My cousin bought me a scented candle from Bath and Body works for the bathroom. I cannot remember the fragrance name, I must remember to ask her as it smelled wonderful.
@tsgirl01 (900)
• United States
7 Mar 07
Hi there Candle Lover! It is so nice to see that you and so many others enjoy the candles. I am going to look up the Pocono Candle Factory, it sounds as if it is worth trying. Thank you for mentioning it to me. It won't hurt to save a little in the long run. I bought a Vanilla scented oil fro Bath and Body Works and it is wonderful. Well, take care and thank you for responding. Enjoy your candles! Let me know if you get the name of the candle your cousin bought you for the bathroom.
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• United States
5 Mar 07
I'm a candle freak - although I haven't tried the scented oils. Do you use a warmer of some sort? (
@tsgirl01 (900)
• United States
6 Mar 07
Well, thank you for the info and for responding. I have heard about Mia Bella candles but never tried them. The Chili Vanilli sounds great. I love the Vanilla scent. Yes, I use what is called an oil burner, that is the picture of one on my post. They use the small tea light candles under the burner. You just put some oil in the top and light the tea light. I use unscented tea light candles. Let me know if you try the oils and like or dislike them. Enjoy your wholelottascents! And welcome to myLot!
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@kelly60 (4547)
• United States
4 Apr 07
I really love the soy candles that are sold around here. They are made locally by the Amish, and have some fantastic aromas. My favorite is the Carrot Cake. The first time I smelled one of these burning; I could have sworn that someone was baking a delicious carrot cake. Unfortunately, these can be dangerous to a diet. I love many other scents as well though. In fact, there are very few that I do not enjoy.
@tsgirl01 (900)
• United States
5 Apr 07
Hi there, how are you? I saw some soy candles in Home Depot the other day. I fell in love with the Vanilla Cookie scent. I did not buy it but I will be going back to get it. I know what you mean about the smell being like someone was actually baking the scent. The candle I smelled was the same for me. Thanks for responding, I will try the soy candles soon. I need to do some research also, I do not know why soy candles are better. Perhaps you know? Take care...
• Grand Junction, Colorado
4 Mar 07
My candles - Taken from my bedroom to show my candles illuminating the room. They make a room seem warm and inviting.
I love candles and have them through out the house. My daughter last year for my b-day bought me one of those scented oil holders. I use the scented oil, but will never get rid of my candles. I primarily use vanilla, but also enjoy pumpkin spice and cinnamon. I added a picture taken from my bedroom of some of my candles.:)
@tsgirl01 (900)
• United States
4 Mar 07
I know what you mean. The candles are the best but I do like the oil burner that I bought. Your room looks so pretty with the candles and all...looks very peaceful. Thanks for your response, I rated your picture +...Take care!
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@daycarepal (1998)
• United States
6 Apr 07
Oh you are talking to a huge huge candle lover!! I love candles and tarts. I have never tried the oils. I prefer the Yankee candle tarts. I think they have the best scents. I like the fruity type scents like apple, sweet strawberry, blueberry, cranberry chutney. Oh I could go on and on LOL!! My husband and kids tell me that I am easy to buy for, they just have to walk into a candle shop and can do all their Christmas shopping for me in one store.
• United States
4 Apr 07
I love candles. I burn them everyday. I have certain scents in each room. Living room is Vanilla, Kitchen is Baked Apple Pie, Master Bedroom is Lilac (Relaxing)... I like the Chunky types.. Come to my website and check it out if you have a few minutes. www.diamondcreekcandles.com/c111
@tsgirl01 (900)
• United States
5 Apr 07
Hi there diamondcreekrep, how are you doing? Thanks for responding. I will definately check out your website. I love candles too! Vanilla is my favorite. Take care and hope to hear from you soon...and Welcome to myLot!